HVAC Tech II

$28.36 per hour

Onsite

PRIDE Industries is a fast-paced company with a mission:
To Create Jobs for People with Disabilities while providing high quality, value-added solutions to our nationwide customers. We are currently recruiting to fill the following position:

This position is on a federal Ability One contract that requires that most of the work hours are performed by employees with disabilities. Due to program requirements, this particular position needs to be filled by a person with a disability

PRIDE Industries

Job Description

Job: HVAC Tech II

Job Code: G99 - BL-HVAC Tech II

SCA Occup: 23410 Heating, Ventilation, and AC Mechanic

Salary Grade: Federal Wage Determination or Collective Bargaining Agreement

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Approval Date: March 2017

POSITION SUMMARY: Under general supervision, The HVAC (Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning) II technician performs skilled technical work in the maintenance, repair, replacement, and installation of HVAC/R equipment to include: furnaces, chillers, heat pumps, package units, split systems, controls and distribution systems, and tasks related to installing, maintaining and repairing boilers, power plants, and stationary engines.

TYPICAL DUTIES:

• 1. Installs, troubleshoots, repairs, and maintains various mechanical and HVAC equipment.
• 2. Cuts and bends tubing to correct length and shape.
• 3. Utilizes skills in plumbing, mechanical, electrical, HVAC and refrigeration systems.
• 4. Observes pressure and vacuum gauges and adjusts controls to ensure proper operation.
• 5. Tests joints and connections for gas leaks.
• 6. Wraps pipes in insulation batting and secures them in place.
• 7. Replaces defective controls, fuses and electrical wiring to repair installed units.
• 8. Tends to or fires one or more boilers to produce steam or high-temperature water.
• 9. Observes and interprets readings and gauges, meters and charts which register various aspects of boiler operation.
• 10. Adjusts controls to ensure safe and efficient boiler operation and to meet demands for steam or high-temperature water.
• 11. Maintains and records boiler maintenance and operation log.
• 12. Cleans, oils, makes minor repairs, or assists in the repair to boiler room equipment.
• 13. Follows prescribed methods to treat boiler water with chemicals.
• 14. Follows prescribed methods to analyze boiler water for acidity, causticity and alkalinity.
• 15. Responds to emergency calls after normal work hours.
• 16. Frequent travel between facilities is required.
• 17. Ensures PRIDE safety policies and procedures are followed.
• 18. Performs other duties and special projects as assigned.
• Denotes Essential Job Function

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Knowledge of and understanding of Energy Management Controls Systems
• Three to five years of field experience servicing HVAC equipment
• Able to use industry hand and machine tools (i.e. vacuum pumps)
• Ability to read, interpret and work from blueprints, schematics and written instructions
• Proficient in electrical trouble shooting

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

Not Applicable

CERTIFICATES OR LICENSES

REQUIRED:

The following licenses or certificates may be required depending on local, state and/or contract requirements:

EPA Certification

R410A Safety

Valid Driver's License

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Employees must have the ability to perform the following physical demands for extended periods of time with or without assistance:

• Maneuvering to, in, and around equipment
• Bending, kneeling, stooping and reaching
• Climbing stepstools or ladders.
• Lifting and moving heavy equipment up to 35 pounds
• Climbing ladders to gain access to rooftop equipment
• Monitoring computer systems and control displays

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Work is performed at a customer’s location in office,…