Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic

Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic

The primary purpose of this position is to install, repair, and modify large/complex systems that provide for a variety of air conditioning functions such as heating, cooling, humidifying, dehumidifying, cleaning, filtering, and circulating.

Responsibilities include:

• Repairing and maintaining a variety of large commercial and industrial refrigeration and air conditioning systems and supporting equipment with complex problems and extensive repairs requiring judgment to locate malfunctions.
• Planning, laying out, and installing a variety of large complex commercial and industrial systems and supporting equipment used to condition air in warehouses, shops, hangars, hospitals, and large office buildings.
• Troubleshooting a variety of large commercial and industrial refrigeration and air conditioning systems and supporting equipment. Checking elements which control low and high side pressure; the temperature of the cooling units, liquid and suction lines, and the running time of various mechanisms.
• Utilizing established safety practices, rules, regulations, and procedures to maintain a safe and clean work environment. Using and assuring proper fit of required safety equipment and clothing such as safety shoes, glasses, ear protection, face masks, and/or hard hats.
• Installing, modifying, troubleshooting, repairing and maintaining a variety of large commercial and industrial heating boilers and/or heating systems and supporting equipment.

Qualifications include:

• Knowledge of the principles and theories of air conditioning and refrigeration and properties of refrigerants.
• Knowledge of the construction and operation of a variety of large commercial and complex industrial systems.
• Knowledge of safety regulations, practices, and procedures.
• Skill in dismantling, repairing, and reassembling pumps, impellers, compressors, chillers, receivers, and evaporators.
• Skill in maintaining difficult balances of a variety of refrigerant controls and complicated motor controls.
• Skill in troubleshooting complex problems on large projects applying prescribed test procedures and equipment.
• Skill in the use of hand tools, power tools, and a variety of test equipment.
• Ability to interpret instructions, specifications, etc. (including blueprint reading).

Physical effort includes lifting, carrying, and handling equipment up to 50 pounds unassisted and over 50 pounds with assistance. Work requires frequent stooping, stretching, bending, kneeling, and working in tiring, uncomfortable positions for long periods. In addition, work involves frequent movement and maneuvering of large, heavy equipment using hoists, holders, and pulleys as required.

Working conditions include working indoors and outdoors, on elevated structures, and in cramped areas. Subject to discomfort from face masks or other protective devices when there is a possibility of exposure to toxic refrigerants, noxious gases, fumes, or acids. Subject to possible burns from refrigerants. Works near moving parts of equipment and machinery, energized electrical circuits, sharp metal edges, loud noises, and toxic fumes, which could cause cuts, burns, and respiratory ailments.

Maybe subject to sudden and frequent temperature changes.