Head Hvac​/Mechanical B; Gf

Job Description

Overview: The HVAC Head Worker is responsible for overseeing the operation of maintenance and/or construction of facility plumbing, heating and air conditioning. In this position you will be responsible for maintaining, repairing and servicing air conditioning, refrigeration, humidification, and controls systems related to building air conditioning.

• Assigns incoming work orders to journeyman HVAC to implement repairs, construction or routine services and preventative maintenance.
• Air Conditioning/Refrigeration:
  Knowledgeable in the theory and application of all types of heat removal equipment.
• Familiar with the electronic/electrical controlling of the units.
• Must be familiar with Federal and Local plumbing and building codes. This would include domestic hot and cold water and fire prevention and sprinkler systems, wastewater, sewage disposal.
• Required to maintain Energy Management System for controlling all HVAC equipment. Troubleshoot from the computer to the HVAC units.
• Oversees the quality and quantity of work performed. Issues instructions relative to requirements of the job, safety and health issues, special instructions.
• Responsible for maintaining records for all equipment.
• Is responsible for cleaning heating and cooling coils (using pressure washer).
• Is responsible for the replacement and/or cleaning of air filters on all air-handling systems, and all filters for interior of building.
• Replaces fan belts and aligns motors to pumps and fans in A/C equipment.
• Makes periodic inspections of all A/C and refrigeration equipment.
• May be required to assist in conferring with contractors, architects, engineers or technicians involved in revisions or construction of HVAC systems.
• Makes recommendations to management on the assignment of work. Keeps manager informed about work and problems, status of projects, and responds about work performance projects.
• Responds to emergency calls.
• Performs other duties, as assigned.

• Electrical circuitry to “trouble-shoot” control circuits of A/C equipment.
• Safety and OSHA standards
• Air distribution and the ability to measure and balance air systems.
• Humidification and dehumidification equipment and maintenance and calibration of same.
• Must possess refrigerant transition and recovery certification.
• Must be able to work on all plumbing fixtures.
• Knowledge of refrigeration systems
• Must be able to work on kitchen equipment.
• Performs regular maintenance and preventative maintenance on all appliances.
• Able to work on components of fire suppression system, perform monthly pump churn tests.
• Preferred HVAC certifications and licensing with 5 years’ experience working through the full spectrum of tasks in HVAC / mechanical systems. Problems, troubleshooting, complex systems
• Able to read and interpret plans and specs, coordinate with other trades, scheduling, deal with change orders, materials management.
• Able to instruct, guide, and correct journeymen/apprentices; to evaluate performance; to manage interpersonal dynamics.

In case of emergencies at night, on holidays or on weekends, the Head worker is expected to be available to appropriately address the emergencies with company provided communications services.

Preferred HVAC certifications and licensing with 5+ years’ experience working through the full spectrum of tasks in HVAC / mechanical systems.

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