HVAC Mechanic - Level 3/4

About This Role

This HVAC Mechanic role involves installing, servicing, modifying, rebuilding, and repairing air-conditioning and refrigeration systems and equipment in an industrial or commercial setting. The position requires performing periodic inspections, conducting maintenance programs, and making program corrections to centralized HVAC computer systems. This role can be filled at either Level 3 or Level 4.

Responsibilities

• Install, service, modify, rebuild, and repair air-conditioning and refrigeration systems and equipment in accordance with applicable building codes and safety regulations
• Perform periodic inspections to locate and determine cause of equipment malfunctions
• Conduct maintenance programs to prevent failure of equipment such as centrifugal compressors, electrical controls, evaporative condensers, pumps, fans, and heating equipment
• Charge air-conditioning systems with refrigerant
• Check and test for leaks
• Set and adjust controls and regulators
• Fabricate, assemble, and install ductwork
• Overhaul equipment
• Service, modify, and maintain centralized HVAC computer systems and make program corrections
• Install and maintain high-technology clean room environments
• Perform safe handling and/or place hazardous waste materials (recovered Freon, oil, glycol, acidic coil cleaners) in proper containers for later disposal by appropriately trained employees
• Clean evaporator coils, condenser coils, cooling towers
• Troubleshoot and make repairs to electrical/electronic circuits
• Troubleshoot refrigeration systems
• Work on electronically controlled valve systems to pneumatic controlled multi-zoned air handlers
• Install and maintain industrial refrigeration equipment and computer climate control systems
• Perform welding/brazing and leak checking with an electronic leak detector
• Evacuate with the use of a micron gage and charge units
• Perform electrical wiring, including low voltage
• Service and install natural gas-fired equipment
• Install and service food service equipment, including freezers, refrigerators, and ice machines

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent with 4+ years of additional education and/or related experience (Level 3)
• High School diploma or equivalent with 6+ years of additional education and/or related experience (Level 4)
• Experience working in a manufacturing industry as an HVAC Technician and/or Service Technician
• Section 608 EPA Universal Certification
• Ability to pass a background check for the Federal Safe Explosives Act (SEA)
• Knowledge of centrifugal, screw, reciprocating, and scroll chillers