A/C Mechanic

Polk County Public Schools•Bartow, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position exists to perform skilled work in the repair and maintenance of air conditioning equipment. The A/C Mechanic installs, services, and repairs air conditioning units utilizing knowledge of refrigeration theory, pipe fitting, and structural layout. This role involves mounting compressors and condensing units, installing evaporator units, cutting and bending tubing and pipe, joining couplings, soldering joints, and installing expansion and discharge valves. The mechanic will also connect motors, compressors, temperature controls, and fans, install air and water filters, and test completed systems. Repairs are made by examining units for defective parts or diagnosing malfunctions using knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and refrigeration theory. The position requires dismantling and repairing or replacing defective components, maintaining contact with the office and school principals, and using and maintaining tools and equipment. Daily records and logs of work performed must be kept, and the mechanic must be able to perform the physical tasks outlined in the Physical Environment section.

Requirements

Graduation from high school, GED, or trade school.
Certificate of training in air conditioning from a recognized training institute.
Universal certification as required by 40 CFR, Part 82, Subpart F, through the Proper Refrigerant Practices (EPA).
Must have a valid driver's license appropriate to the vehicles assigned to the trade and be qualified to drive a School Board Vehicle.

Nice To Haves

Three years commercial experience in HVAC repair under the supervision of a licensed HVAC contractor is preferred.
Bilingual/biliterate preferred.

Responsibilities

Installs, services, and repairs air conditioning units utilizing knowledge of refrigeration theory, pipe fitting, and structural lay out.
Mounts compressors and condensing units on platform floor, using hand tools, following blue prints and engineering specifications.
Installs evaporator unit in chassis or in air-duct system using hand tools.
Cuts and bends tubing to correct length and shapes using cutting and bending equipment and tools.
Cuts and threads pipe using machine threading or hand threading equipment.
Joins couplings or unions and solders joints using torch, forming complete circuit for refrigerant.
Installs expansion and discharge valves in circuit.
Connects motors, compressors, temperature controls, humidity controls, and circulating/ventilation fans to control panels and connects control panels to power source.
Installs air and water filters in completed installation.
Tests completed system.
Repairs installed units by examining visually for defective parts or determines the cause of malfunction by performing tests, utilizing knowledge of mechanical, electrical, refrigeration theory.
Dismantles whole or part of machine as indicated by type of malfunction and repairs or replaces defective component.
Maintain telephone or in radio contact with office and school principals.
Uses and maintains tools and equipment.
Performs any duties within the scope of capabilities assigned by the supervisor.
Performs related work as required.
Keeps daily records and logs of work performed.
Must be able to perform physical tasks as set forth in the Physical Environment section of this document.
Performs other duties as assigned.