Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning System (HVAC) Mechanic

Bryn Mawr College•Bryn Mawr, PA

59d

About The Position

This position requires skilled work in the installation, operation, maintenance and repair of industrial and commercial heating ventilation and air-conditioning equipment and controls. This employee must perform work as specified by the HVAC foreman and will be required to follow written and oral work orders to achieve department goals of operating and maintaining safe and efficient building systems.

Requirements

Minimum of five years of Journeyman experience in the operation of HVAC equipment and systems in industrial and commercial applications. Universal CFC certification is required.
A certificate or diploma from a recognized institution above the high school level as the evidence of completion of a two year program in refrigeration and heating may be used as part of the required experience.
Must have general knowledge and understanding of electrical systems (24 to 480 volt).
Must be familiar with national electric codes.
Must have general knowledge of basic plumbing systems.
Must have superior interpersonal skills and excellent oral communication skills.
Must have a current and valid Pennsylvania driver's license.
Must have sufficient manual dexterity to perform tasks such as handling tools. Must have sufficient hearing and vision for safety awareness.
Must have ability to:
Walk, stand, sit, bend, stoop and lift for long periods of time while performing installation, maintenance, and repair tasks in various environments.
Lift 80 pounds to install equipment.
Be mobile across campus that may involve up and down steps.
Climb ladders to access equipment out of arm's reach.
Work in extreme temperatures, both hot and cold.
Distinguish colors for safety awareness.
Follow written instructions on equipment, chemicals and other tools to safely operate equipment.
Handle chemicals that are used in a skilled craft trade.

Nice To Haves

Basic working knowledge of and ability to use electronic Energy Management Systems (EMS) preferred.

Responsibilities

Performs all required preventative maintenance on HVAC equipment.
Starting/stopping equipment
General cleaning
Removal/installation of serviceable parts
Change air/water filters
Calibrating controls
Adjusts industrial - capacity vents and ducts
Charges refrigerants into compression or fluids into systems
Tests joints for leaks
Drains/flushes systems
Test/treats boiler feed water
Greases/oils equipment
Performs preventative maintenance and repair on refrigeration units, cooling towers, boiler, manual/automatic combustion control systems/burners, generators, air compressors and gas/oil boilers.
Performs minor renovations to building spaces. For each project, estimates time, materials, and labor required to perform specific tasks. Coordinates other assignments and prioritizes work as needed.
Skilled in the operation of pneumatic and electronic control systems; understands and operates a computerized energy management program. Calibrates and adjusts pneumatic controls.
Reads and understands blueprints and engineering specifications.
Maintains good working relationships with campus faculty and staff, and students.
Coordinate efforts and provides guidance to contractors working on campus.
Ability to identify and analyze problems and come up with workable solutions.
Records work in computerized work order management system.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned or directed.