HVAC Mechanic I

PRIDE Industries•Fort Rucker, AL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, the HVAC Mechanic performs technical work installing, maintaining, inspecting, and repairing heating, cooling, ventilation, and related systems. The work includes mounting and installing system components; fabricating ductwork and chassis parts; cutting, bending, threading, and joining tubing and pipe; connecting equipment and controls; monitoring system operation; and performing preventive maintenance and repairs. The role may involve servicing air conditioners with cooling capacities of 15 to 20 tons, traveling frequently between facilities, and providing instruction or reviewing work completed by journeyman or new HVAC mechanics. Work is performed at customer locations in offices, shops, warehouses, or outdoor environments. Equipment may be in crawl spaces, on rooftops, or outside facilities. The employee may drive between worksites and may encounter hazardous or toxic substances, electrical shock, equipment noise, and weather conditions including wind, rain, cold, and heat. The position requires physical activity including maneuvering around equipment, bending, kneeling, stooping, reaching, climbing, and lifting or moving equipment up to 35 pounds.

Requirements

At least one year of work experience in HVAC or refrigeration equipment installation, repair, and maintenance.
Knowledge of refrigeration theory, pipefitting, and structural layout.
Knowledge of commercial mechanical and electrical systems and ability to read and understand blueprints.
Knowledge of HVAC regulations, including environmental and indoor air quality requirements, and safe HVAC work practices.
Knowledge of local, state, and federal regulations regarding HVAC repair and maintenance for occupied spaces.
Ability to manage and accurately track material resources and time, adapt to changing work priorities, and estimate time and materials.
Organizational, problem-solving, and practical judgment skills.
Ability to work safely.
Customer service skills to respond to customer inquiries and requests and appropriately escalate difficult matters.
Communication skills to provide procedural and factual information and follow instructions.
Flexibility to build effective working relationships with staff, customers, and others.
Ability to travel to various facilities and work independently and as part of a team.
High school diploma or GED, plus technical or other training.
Ability to maneuver around equipment; bend, kneel, stoop, and reach; climb stepstools and ladders; lift and move equipment up to 35 pounds; access rooftop equipment; and monitor computer systems and control displays.

Responsibilities

Follow procedures, regulations, and guidelines while minimizing errors and safety risks.
Mount compressor and condenser units using hand and metalworking tools and welding equipment, following blueprints or engineering specifications.
Fabricate, assemble, and install ductwork and chassis parts.
Install evaporator units in chassis or air-duct systems.
Install expansion and discharge valves, humidifiers, and associated water and drain pipes; install new units or replacement parts according to specifications and safety guidelines.
Cut and bend tubing; cut and thread pipe; join tubing and pipes to refrigerating units and solder joints to form refrigerant circuits.
As needed, install, repair, and service air conditioners ranging from 15 to 20 tons cooling capacity.
Monitor and inspect heating and cooling systems to ensure continued proper operation.
Investigate problems and repair mechanical and electrical equipment in heating, cooling, and ventilation systems.
Perform preventive maintenance; observe pressure and vacuum gauges and adjust controls; replace defective breaker controls, thermostats, switches, fuses, and electrical wiring; test connections for gas leaks; and assess and repair drain problems.
Connect motors, compressors, temperature and humidity controls, and circulating ventilation fans to control panels, and connect control panels to power sources.
Determine required airflow to maintain safe carbon dioxide levels and ensure those levels are maintained.
Locate, pick up, and deliver parts needed by the department.
Assist in monitoring journeyman or new HVAC mechanics by providing instruction and reviewing completed projects.
May prepare work sketches and assist with design and specifications for planned work.
Travel frequently between facilities.
Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.