Hvac Mechanic $34.30/Hr Jobs

General Summary

Installs, services and repairs environmental-control systems; utilizing knowledge of refrigeration theory, pipefitting and structural layout.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Installs expansion and discharge valves in circuit.
• Cuts and bends tubing to correct length and shape, using cutting and bending equipment and tools.
• Joins tubing or pipes to various refrigerating units by means of sleeves, couplings or unions, and solders joints, using torch, forming complete circuit for refrigerant.
• Connects motors, compressors, temperature controls, humidity controls and circulating ventilation fans to control panels and connects control panels to power source.
• Observes pressure and vacuum gauges and adjusts controls to insure proper operation.
• Injects small amount of refrigerant into compressor to test systems and add Freon gas to build up prescribed operating pressure.
• Cuts and threads pipe, using machine-threading or hand-threading equipment.
• Installs air and water filters in completed installation.
• Tests joints and connections for gas leaks, using gauges or soap and water solution.
• Replaces defective breaker controls, thermostats, switches, fuses and electrical wiring to repair installed units, using electrician’s hand tools and test equipment.
• Fabricates, assembles and installs ductwork and chassis parts, using portable metalworking tools and welding equipment.
• Mounts compressor and condenser units on platform or floor, using hand tools, following blueprints or engineering specifications.
• May install, repair and service air conditioners, ranging from fifteen to twenty tons cooling capacity, in warehouses and small factory buildings.
• Wraps pipes in insulation batting and secures them in place with cement or wire bands.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Installs evaporator unit in chassis or in air-duct system, using hand tools.

Knowledge, Experience and Skill Requirements

• Steam boiler knowledge is a must for this position.
• Trained in all types and sizes of air conditioning refrigeration and evaporative cooling equipment.
• Ability to perform work of the craft in a rapid and efficient manner under extreme conditions.
• Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) certification to purchase and handle ozone depleting chemical as outlined in federal and state regulations.
• Ability to perform most complex and unusual tasks of the craft without supervision.
• Must be able to read and understand blueprints, construction drawings, schematics and diagrams as they pertain to the craft.
• Expert knowledge of craft theory and craft materials with the ability to apply the theory and select the proper materials.
• Must be able to perform work safely under hazardous conditions.
• Able to troubleshoot and repair most complex problems.

Working Conditions

• Occasional exposure to elements such as heat, cold, noise, dust, dirt, chemicals, but none to the point of being disagreeable. May involve minor safety hazards where likely result would be cuts, bruises, etc.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs., squat, bend, stoop and kneel for short periods, climb a ladder, stand for long periods of time, constant arm extensions.

his job description is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)