HVAC Mechanic I

Towson University • Towson, MD

2d

About The Position

Services, repairs, and installs air conditioning equipment of all kinds. Diagnoses, tests, repairs, and replaces complex internal chiller controls and auxiliary system components. Follows manufacturers’ recommendations for scheduled and preventive maintenance, servicing, and operation. Troubleshoots and services temperature-control devices, using computers and related software to diagnose HVAC system problems. Performs service tests and balancing procedures on air and hydronic systems and makes adjustments to support optimal operation. Diagnoses, maintains, and repairs gas burners, including replacing heat exchangers and component controls and setting up burner operation to provide proper fuel-to-air ratios. Maintains variable-frequency-drive applications on pumps and fans and services and repairs steam or self-generated humidification systems. Provides guidance and training to other maintenance personnel regarding HVAC systems.

Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED, four years of progressively responsible experience in the air conditioning/refrigeration trade, and CFC Refrigerant Certification Types I and II or Universal. Related experience and formal education may be substituted for education or experience requirements on a year-for-year basis, with 30 college credits equivalent to one year of experience, except where qualifications are established by law.

The role requires knowledge of air conditioning and refrigeration principles; HVAC installation, repair, and maintenance practices; refrigerant types, environmental impact, and reclamation; OSHA regulations relevant to refrigeration; the National Electric Code; and basic mathematics and its practical applications. It requires skill with trade tools and equipment, welding, brazing, soldering, Sil-Fos, and HVAC repair and service. Candidates must be able to interpret technical and construction documents, follow manufacturer recommendations, use computer software to diagnose system problems, prepare reports, and communicate effectively. The job also requires working around fixed equipment and machinery, at heights up to 35 feet, and in hazardous or irritating environments, confined spaces, and adverse weather or temperature conditions; manipulating heavy equipment, tools, and supplies or exerting force up to 50 pounds; and wearing and working in personal protective equipment.

Candidates selected for employment may be subject to medical inquiries or examinations to determine their ability to perform the job. Employees assigned to work with CFC refrigerants must maintain valid certification under federal law. A non-commercial Class C or equivalent driver’s license valid in Maryland is required. Candidates may be required to receive asbestos-work training.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Four years of progressively responsible experience in the air conditioning/refrigeration trade.
• CFC Refrigerant Certification Types I and II or Universal.
• A non-commercial Class C or equivalent driver’s license valid in the State of Maryland.
• Knowledge of air conditioning and refrigeration principles; HVAC installation, repair, and maintenance practices; refrigerants, environmental impact, and gas reclamation; relevant OSHA regulations; the National Electric Code; and basic mathematics.
• Skill in using and maintaining trade tools and equipment; welding, brazing, soldering, and Sil-Fos; and repairing and servicing HVAC equipment and systems.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, drawings, specifications, and construction documents; follow manufacturer recommendations; use computers and related software to diagnose HVAC problems; prepare reports; and communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Ability to work around fixed equipment and machinery, at heights up to 35 feet, and in hazardous or irritating environments, confined spaces, and adverse weather or temperature conditions.
• Ability to manipulate heavy equipment, tools, and supplies and/or exert force up to 50 pounds; concurrently manipulate multiple controls on machinery or equipment; and wear and work in personal protective equipment.
• Employees assigned to work with CFC refrigerants must maintain valid certification in accordance with federal law.

Responsibilities

• Service, repair, and install air conditioning equipment.
• Diagnose, test, repair, and replace complex internal chiller controls and auxiliary system components.
• Follow manufacturers’ recommendations for scheduled and preventive maintenance, servicing, and operation.
• Troubleshoot and service temperature-control devices, using computers and related software to diagnose HVAC system problems.
• Perform service tests and balancing procedures on air and hydronic systems and make adjustments for optimal operation.
• Diagnose, maintain, and repair gas burners; replace heat exchangers and component controls; and set up burner operation to provide proper fuel-to-air ratios.
• Maintain variable-frequency-drive applications on pumps and fans.
• Service and repair steam or self-generated humidification systems.
• Provide guidance and training to other maintenance personnel regarding HVAC systems.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED