Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic

Air Education and Training Command•Goodfellow AFB, TX

21h

About The Position

The primary purpose of this position is to install, repair, and modify large and complex systems that provide heating, cooling, humidifying, dehumidifying, cleaning, filtering, and circulating air. The mechanic repairs and maintains large commercial and industrial refrigeration and air conditioning systems and supporting equipment, including complex problems and extensive repairs requiring judgment to locate malfunctions. The position also plans, lays out, and installs systems used to condition air in warehouses, shops, hangars, hospitals, and large office buildings; troubleshoots these systems; and follows established safety practices, rules, regulations, and procedures to maintain a safe and clean work environment. The work requires applying knowledge of air conditioning and refrigeration principles, refrigerants, and complex commercial and industrial systems. Duties include repairing equipment such as pumps, impellers, compressors, chillers, receivers, and evaporators; balancing refrigerant and motor controls; troubleshooting using prescribed procedures and test equipment; and interpreting instructions, specifications, and blueprints. The position requires universal CFC/NCFC certification as required by EPA regulations. Shift work, emergency overtime, driving, and recall to duty may be required. The employee may lift and handle equipment weighing up to 50 pounds unassisted and heavier equipment with assistance. Work takes place indoors and outdoors, on elevated structures, and in cramped areas, and may involve ladders, scaffolding, prolonged uncomfortable positions, and maneuvering heavy equipment with hoists, holders, or pulleys. Potential hazards include toxic refrigerants, noxious gases, fumes, acids, burns, moving machinery, energized electrical circuits, sharp edges, loud noise, and sudden temperature changes.

Requirements

Ability to perform the work of an Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic without more than normal supervision.
Knowledge of air conditioning and refrigeration principles and theories and properties of refrigerants.
Knowledge of the construction and operation of large commercial and complex industrial systems and of safety regulations, practices, and procedures.
Skill in dismantling, repairing, and reassembling pumps, impellers, compressors, chillers, receivers, and evaporators.
Skill in balancing refrigerant controls and complicated motor controls and troubleshooting complex problems using prescribed test procedures and equipment.
Skill in using hand tools, power tools, and a variety of test equipment.
Ability to interpret instructions and specifications, including blueprint reading.
Universal CFC/NCFC certification as required by 40 CFR Part 82, Subpart F, EPA.
U.S. citizenship required.
Males must be registered for Selective Service.
An appropriate, valid driver's license may be required if driving a motor vehicle is required.
Must meet applicable OPM Qualification Standard Handbook X-118C requirements for the WG-5300 Industrial Equipment Maintenance Family.

Responsibilities

Repair and maintain large commercial and industrial refrigeration and air conditioning systems and supporting equipment.
Plan, lay out, and install large, complex commercial and industrial systems used to condition air in warehouses, shops, hangars, hospitals, and large office buildings.
Troubleshoot large commercial and industrial refrigeration and air conditioning systems and supporting equipment.
Dismantle, repair, and reassemble pumps, impellers, compressors, chillers, receivers, and evaporators.
Maintain and balance refrigerant controls and complicated motor controls.
Use prescribed test procedures and equipment to troubleshoot complex problems on large projects.
Interpret instructions, specifications, and blueprints.
Follow established safety practices, rules, regulations, and procedures to maintain a safe and clean work environment.