HVAC Mechanic Commercial Facilities

Job Summary:

The HVAC Mechanic is responsible for performing all HVAC trades functions necessary to assemble, install, maintain, and repair Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning fixtures, equipment, and systems within the Facility. This position is responsible for the preventative and reactive maintenance needs of the Facility as it relates to HVAC infrastructure. The HVAC Journeyman Technician will be required to possess and maintain a Journeyman HVAC License.

Pay Rate: $39.02 per hour

This will be a union position

Shift: Monday - Friday 7:00am - 3:30pm

Essential Job Functions:

Provide Journeyman’s level HVAC maintenance support expertise on site.

Performs the maintenance, diagnostic testing, overhauling, installation, and effects repairs on a large variety of types of refrigeration, dehumidification, air-conditioning, ventilation and heating systems equipment and controls within critically controlled environmental installations.

Researches specifications as provided by other parties and makes installation corrections required ensuring proper function of equipment as required by tenant agency requirements

Performs preventative maintenance functions which include, but are not limited to: changing filters; cleaning cooling towers, cleaning heating and cooling coils, etc.

Responsible for emergency after hour call backs determined by facility coordinator and all other assigned duties not to exceed technical level of HVAC Mechanic Lead Functions independently and/or in teams. Relied upon to make decisions and sound recommendations concerning HVAC operations and maintenance

Performs a wide variety of building maintenance tasks, which must be performed to proficiency including, but not limited to adjustments and repairs to HVAC and Electrical systems

Fabricates, assembles and installs ductwork and chassis parts, using portable metalworking tools and welding equipment

Installs evaporator units in chassis or in air-duct system, using hand tools

Cuts and bends tubing to correct length and shape, using cutting and bending equipment and tools

Cuts and threads pipe, using machine-threading or hand-threading equipment

Joins tubing or pipes to various refrigerating units by means of sleeves, couplings or unions, and solders joints, using torch, forming complete circuit for refrigerant

Installs expansion and discharge valves in circuit

Connects motors, compressors, temperature controls, humidity controls, and circulating ventilation fans to control panels and connects control panels to power source

Installs air and water filters in completed installation

Injects refrigerant into compressor to test systems and adds Freon gas to build up prescribed operating pressure

Observes pressure and vacuum gauges and adjusts controls to insure proper operation

Tests joints and connections for gas leaks, using gauges, electronic leak detector, and electronic micron gauge or soap-and-water solution

Wraps pipes in insulation batting and secures them in place with cement or wire bands

Replaces defective breaker controls, thermostats, switches, fuses, and electrical wiring to repair installed units using electrician's hand tools and test equipment. Installs, repairs, and services all types of HVAC equipment.

Other duties as assigned

Required Skills, Experience, and

Education:

HVAC Journeyman/ Tradesman License in Virginia, Maryland, or DC (ability to obtain VA license within 6 months of hire)
Top Secret Clearance or ability to obtain clearance

High School Diploma or equivalent

Minimum of 5 years of progressive, hands-on experience in commercial or industrial facilities in a large, complex environment EPA Universal Certification (or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire)
Ability to read, write, and speak English Ability to communicate effectively with a variety of coworkers and government stakeholders

Knowledge of computers and basic computer applications

Ability to read and understand blueprints and schematics

Ability to effectively complete tasks independently or in a team setting

Ability to effectively utilize resources to maximize productivity

Ability to work independently or as a member of a team Equipment Used:

All HVAC craft tools, test…