HVAC Mechanic I - (Columbus CI)

State of North Carolina•Columbus, NC

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The NC Department of Adult Correction is seeking an HVAC Mechanic I to perform the full range of journey work duties associated with the construction, maintenance, and repair of air-conditioning systems and associated air handling, chilled water distribution, and control mechanisms. This role involves maintaining refrigeration units and their control systems. The position reports to the Maintenance/Construction Supervisor III.

Requirements

High school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and three years of progressive experience in the installation, maintenance, or repair of air conditioning chillers, air handling, chilled water distribution and control systems
Current certification by the Environmental Protection Agency as a Type I, II, III or Universal technician as required by Title 40, Code of Federal Regulations part 82, subpart F.

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of the standard practices, methods, materials, and equipment used in the operation, maintenance, and repair of air-conditioning and refrigeration systems

Responsibilities

Identifying the cause of the problem, determining what materials and tools are needed, the method of repair, and carrying out repair procedures independently in most jobs. The larger, costlier, exceptional, or more complex jobs may be reviewed by a technical supervisor to determine extent of malfunction, to ensure that proper work methods are being followed and that work is of acceptable quality.
Training new mechanics or supervising the work of helpers and may be called upon to assist with duties throughout the facility.
Working with limited supervision while addressing moderate to complex repair activities.
Using electrical test devices, troubleshooting and repairing chiller electrical control circuits, independently overhauling small reciprocal compressors, overhauling larger reciprocal, absorption, and centrifugal compressors while under technical supervision.
Checking for accuracy and calibrating electrical, pneumatic, and electronic control systems, troubleshooting control circuits and replacing faulty thermostats, wiring, and control devices.
Performing preventive maintenance on air-conditioning and air handling equipment, logging operational characteristics of chillers according to preset schedule, and installing air-conditioning units.
Building and installing ductwork and chilled water piping, adjusting chillers and balancing distribution systems to achieve maximum energy efficiency, removing and replacing joints or lengths of pipe in chilled water distribution systems.
Assisting in troubleshooting/repairing fire alarm system.