HVAC Mechanic

Description

• Adjust systems for optimal performance
• Charges refrigeration systems with refrigerant gas tests for leaks
• Installs, maintains and repairs the electrical and pneumatic systems associated with refrigeration and air conditioning equipment from the safety switch throughout the equipment
• Starts unit and adjusts it for proper cut-in and cut-out of refrigeration units, humidifiers, heaters, air cleaners, and circulating pumps
• Installs, maintains, repairs, operates all types centrifugal and reciprocating refrigeration/air-conditioning systems; also all types of pneumatic/electro-mechanical temperature controls
• Performs necessary plumbing procedures to ensure operation of systems and equipment
• Performs preventive maintenance
• Maintains refrigeration and air conditioning systems by checking performance and determining problems. Repairs, adjusts, or replaces defective elements
• Installs refrigeration and air conditioning systems by positioning compressors, motors, condensers, humidifiers, evaporators, heaters, and other components in accordance with design specifications
• Tasks ranging from operation of systems to the examination and evaluation of equipment to determine needed repairs

Requirements

• Ability to hear and see to position and safety requirement levels
• One of the following: HVAC Excellence Professional Level Certification or UA Star HVAC Mastery Certification or Union Local Journeymen Certification
• Prolonged period of standing, bending, reaching, and working with hands
• Ability to interpret and develop technical reports
• Requires broad trade knowledge of mechanical principals on standard shop methods of the Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic Trade
• Occasional periods of prolonged exposure to load noises
• Able to operate testing equipment for the systems; to use all tools and equipment necessary to this trade; to follow standard methods and procedures for the most part, but on occasion to have the ability and knowledge to perform the unusual and difficult operations
• Ability to read blue prints, sketches, and specifications pertaining to air conditioning and refrigeration systems; to follow oral instructions; to use shop mathematics; to lay out work
• Must be able to successfully pass as required a federal, state, or local government's background investigation
• Experience and/or certification in one or more predictive maintenance technologies (vibration analysis, infrared, ultrasound, etc.)
• Involvement in Sites predictive maintenance program so previous experience is highly desirable
• Ability to stand, walk, reach with arms and hands as necessary
• High level of computer aptitude and knowledge of MS Office applications (Word, Excel, etc.).
• North American Technician Excellence (NATE) certification for heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration (HVACR)
• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds at times
• Occasional exposure to elements such as heat, cold, noise, dust, dirt, and chemicals

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance