Air Conditioning Mechanic

Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority•Arlington, VA

2d•$35 - $46•Onsite

About The Position

This is a journey (full performance) level job in the air conditioning series. Serves in the Utilities Division of the Engineering and Maintenance Department at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) or the Airport Maintenance Department at Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD). Installs, tests, troubleshoots, repairs, and maintains commercial-grade and industrial-scale air conditioning (AC) and ventilation systems, refrigeration equipment, and auxiliary heating and AC units. Performs related functions.

Requirements

Four years of progressively responsible experience in the installation, test, diagnosis, maintenance, and repair of air conditioning equipment and systems.
Full performance (journey) level knowledge of and skill in the HVAC trade.
[At DCA] Knowledge of and skill in making repairs to Chillers and Chilled Water Systems and Boilers (low-pressure hot water).
Skill in using tools, technical manuals, schematics, blueprints, manufacturer’s materials, and other equipment and guides in journey-level HVAC work.
Ability to analyze data and information (including blueprints and schematics).
Ability to work safely and knowledge of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) safety rules, regulations, and procedures needed to do so.
Ability to speak and write effectively.
Skill in using a computer, computerized work order, and time and attendance system.
A state driver’s license in good standing.
Universal Certification (Section 608) by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to service HVAC/refrigeration equipment within 30 days of hire, promotion, or placement in the job.

Nice To Haves

Licensed as a Journey HVAC Mechanic (or higher).

Responsibilities

Responds to emergency calls; troubleshoots and identifies problems, and performs necessary repairs, adjustments, or corrections.
Dismantles and repairs, replaces, or reassembles electrical, electronic, and pneumatic control AC units and associated HVAC units.
Installs and fits bearings, bushings, connecting rods, and shafts; aligns motors and flywheel drives [At DCA]; adjusts controls; sets heat anticipators and rewires units; and installs purge units for recovery.
Repairs non-functioning water coolers and window air conditioners.
Recommends modifications to equipment, preventive maintenance procedures, and operational cycles for efficient equipment operation.
Manually adjusts heat-pumps from cooling to heating, coordinating actions with AEM Shop [At IAD] and the Airport Fire Department on initial start-ups in case smoke detectors sound alarms.
Welds, brazes, solders, bends, and cuts pipe and tubing.
May occasionally be asked to work late, after hours, or overtime to make repairs.
Cleans condenser and evaporator coils regularly.
Work with Siemens Building Automation System (BAS). [At DCA]
Troubleshoots and Replaces Direct Digital Controls (DDC). [At DCA]
May perform chemical tests of cooling-tower water.
May guide AC Repairers, HVAC Apprentices, or other workers and provide on-the-job training as necessary.
Occasionally cleans cooling towers and machine rooms and paints equipment.
Writes discrepancy reports for problems encountered on tenant-maintained equipment.
Performs other duties as assigned.