HVAC Mechanic Apprentice

Loyola University

2d•$24 - $30•Hybrid

About The Position

The purpose of this position is to perform entry level duties installing, servicing and repairing a variety of residential and commercial heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration (HVAC) equipment. Assists in the installation, operation, service, and repair of light commercial heat pump/air conditioning systems and other HVAC equipment such as window units, exhaust ventilators and unit ventilators. Assists in the operation, service, and repair of pneumatic, electric, or electronic control systems on HVAC systems. Regulates and monitors air handling equipment, compressors, cooling tower fans and other related support equipment as prescribed by operating procedures. Performs preventive maintenance tasks on a variety of HVAC equipment. Including replacing filters, motors and control devices. Performs service tasks such as adding refrigerant, lubricating, adjusting and replacing compressors and expansion devices, and assisting with cleaning out cooling towers. Installs and reinstalls wiring and controls to connect components and controls to electrical power sources at low line voltage. Services and repairs traps, flash tanks, piping, control valves, and condensate pumps. Performs mechanical joining of piping by using industry methods such as soldering, brazing, and gas welding. Insulates piping and mechanical equipment such as heat exchangers and associated subsystems. Performs insulation repairs to air duct systems. Operates and maintains tools, power tools, and equipment of the trade or area where assigned. Cleans work area upon completion of assignment. Assists with snow/ice removal campus-wide as required and directed. Performs all other duties and responsibilities as assigned or directed by the supervisor. This may include attendance of and participation in required training for role.

Requirements

General knowledge of the principles of air conditioning and refrigeration; of the practices and techniques used in the installation, repair and maintenance of HVAC equipment and systems; of refrigerant types, environmental impact, and gas reclamation procedures and equipment.
Knowledge of OSHA regulations related to the refrigeration trade; of National Electric Code; of basic mathematics including area, volume, and weights and the practical application of fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions.
Knowledge of plumbing, steam-fitting, and the electrical trades as they pertain to HVAC systems.
Ability to read and explain manufacturer recommendations regarding scheduled and preventive maintenance, servicing and operation.
Flexibility to work weekends, evenings and holidays as required.
Must be able to rotate through on-call duties, covering evenings and weekends per the on-call procedures and guidelines.
Must be able to successfully complete driver’s clearance process.
Ability to support the mission and values of a Catholic Jesuit education, as well as University goals for institutional diversity.
Successful candidates for any staff, faculty, or administrative position at Loyola University Maryland will be subject to a pre-employment background check.
All candidates must be eligible to work in the United States and complete employment eligibility verification by the first day of employment at Loyola University Maryland, as required by law (e.g., Form I-9).
Experience and/or education may be substituted for requirements.

Nice To Haves

High School Diploma/GED

Responsibilities

Assists in the installation, operation, service, and repair of light commercial heat pump/air conditioning systems and other HVAC equipment such as window units, exhaust ventilators and unit ventilators.
Assists in the operation, service, and repair of pneumatic, electric, or electronic control systems on HVAC systems.
Regulates and monitors air handling equipment, compressors, cooling tower fans and other related support equipment as prescribed by operating procedures.
Performs preventive maintenance tasks on a variety of HVAC equipment, including replacing filters, motors and control devices.
Performs service tasks such as adding refrigerant, lubricating, adjusting and replacing compressors and expansion devices, and assisting with cleaning out cooling towers.
Installs and reinstalls wiring and controls to connect components and controls to electrical power sources at low line voltage.
Services and repairs traps, flash tanks, piping, control valves, and condensate pumps.
Performs mechanical joining of piping by using industry methods such as soldering, brazing, and gas welding.
Insulates piping and mechanical equipment such as heat exchangers and associated subsystems.
Performs insulation repairs to air duct systems.
Operates and maintains tools, power tools, and equipment of the trade or area where assigned.
Cleans work area upon completion of assignment.
Assists with snow/ice removal campus-wide as required and directed.