HVAC Mechanic; W

Job Summary

Job Summary: Installs and makes repairs to large air-conditioning refrigeration systems.

• Diagnoses and locates malfunctions.
• Disassembles, repairs, replaces and/or adjust thermostats, pressure stats, humistats, relays, switches and other automatic control devices.
• Disassembles and repairs compressors and related components.
• Services and repairs evaporators, condensers and receivers, repacks valves, replaces electric motors, belts and pulleys, lubricates moving parts, replaces and/or cleans filters, bleeds systems and replaces refrigerants.
• Tests for leaks and for excessive load conditions.
• Reconditions, modifies and fabricates parts.
• Performs the full range of work involved in the installation, repair, overhaul, maintenance and servicing of industrial and domestic reach-in and walk-in refrigerators, installing split HVAC systems, walk-in refrigerator and freezer, pre-fabricated boxes, cold storage and cold room equipment, freezers, water coolers, dehumidifiers, air conditioning units and systems and related equipment.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Frequently carries and sets up parts and equipment that weighs up to 50 pounds. Hoist holders and pulleys are operated when removing units such as large compressors, condensers and shillers. Makes repairs and installation from ladders, scaffolding and platforms where the parts of systems worked on are frequently in hard-to-reach places. Stoops, stretches, bends and kneels for long periods of time.

Work is performed inside and occasionally outside, frequently in cramped and awkward positions. Work is frequently dirty and greasy, variable temperature occur when working in cold storage rooms, is subject to possible injuries such as cuts, bruises, burns and electrical shock.

One year of experience that provided the knowledge and ability to perform a full range of duties in connection with the installation and repair of air-conditioning refrigeration systems.

One year of high school education may be substituted for 3 months of general experience up to a High School Diploma or GED for one year of general experience.

Five years of experience that provided the knowledge and ability to perform a full range of work involved in the installation, repair, overhaul, maintenance and servicing of industrial and domestic reach-in and walk-in refrigerators, installing split HVAC systems, walk-in refrigerator and freezer, prefabricated boxes, cold storage and cold room equipment freezers, water coolers, dehumidifiers, air conditioning units and systems and related equipment and a current Universal Technician Certification.