HVAC Mechanic

Job Title

HVAC Mechanic

Job Code: A87 – PK‑HVAC Mechanic

Salary: $35.98 per hour

Telecommute Status: Onsite

Approval Date: March 2017

Under general supervision, the HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning) Mechanic performs a variety of technical tasks in the maintenance, repair, replacement, and installation of HVAC/R equipment, dining facility equipment, and related systems.

• Follows procedures, regulations, and guidelines while minimizing errors and safety risks.
• Installs, troubleshoots, repairs, and maintains various mechanical, HVAC, and refrigerated equipment.
• Installs expansion and discharge valves in circuit; installs humidifiers into system and connects water and drain pipes; installs new units or replacement parts for existing units according to specifications and safety guidelines.
• Mounts compressor and condenser units, using hand and metalworking tools and welding equipment.
• Fabricates, assembles and installs ductwork and chassis parts; installs evaporator units in chassis or in air‑duct systems; installs insulation on ductwork and air‑duct systems.
• 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 refrigerating units by means of sleeves, couplings or unions, and solder joints using torch; tests joints and connections for gas leaks, using gauges or soap‑and‑water solution.
• Assesses drain problems and performs needed repairs.
• Wraps pipes in insulation batting and secures them in place.
• May install, repair, and service air conditioners and chillers, ranging from 15 to 600 tons cooling capacity.
• Monitors and inspects heating and cooling systems to ensure proper operation; performs preventative maintenance; maintains and records maintenance and operation logs.
• Investigates problems and performs repairs on various mechanical and electrical equipment for heating, cooling, ventilation, and refrigerated systems.
• Replaces defective breaker, controls, thermostats, switches, fuses and electrical wiring in installed units.
• Connects motors, compressors, temperature controls, humidity controls, and circulating ventilation fans to control panels and connects control panels to power source; troubleshoots, diagnoses, and resets controls and control panels.
• Observes pressure and vacuum gauges and adjusts controls to ensure proper operation.
• Checks distribution systems for proper velocity, volume, temperature, pressure, etc.; determines amount of airflow required to keep carbon dioxide at a safe level and ensures it is maintained.
• Maintains, repairs, and installs various dining facility equipment.
• Follows blueprints or engineering specifications; may prepare work sketches and assist in the design and specifications of planned work.
• Locates, picks up, and delivers parts required for department needs.
• Assists in monitoring and training of Maintenance Trades Helpers, General Maintenance Workers, and new HVAC Mechanics by providing instruction and reviewing completed projects.
• Troubleshoots, maintains, modifies and repairs fans and fan motors, pumps and pump motor, electric and pneumatic controls, safety controls, overcurrent and other equipment protection devices.
• Responds to emergency calls after normal work hours.
• Frequent travel between facilities is required.
• Performs other duties and special projects as assigned.

• One year of work experience in HVAC/refrigeration equipment installation, repair and maintenance.
• Knowledge of refrigeration theory, pipe‑fitting, and structural layout.
• Knowledge of commercial mechanical and electrical systems and ability to read and understand blueprints.
• Knowledge of regulations regarding HVAC including environmental and indoor air quality, and skilled HVAC work with attention to safe practices.
• Knowledge of local, state and federal regulations regarding HVAC repair and maintenance for occupied spaces.
• Ability to manage and accurately track material resources and time, and adapt to changing work priorities.
• Ability to estimate time and materials, and manage resources.
• Demonstrated…