HVAC Mechanic I - (Albemarle CI)
About The Position
The HVAC Mechanic I reports to the Maintenance/Construction Supervisor III and performs journey-level work involving construction, maintenance, and repair of air-conditioning systems and related air handling, chilled-water distribution, and control mechanisms. The position also maintains refrigeration units and their control systems at Albemarle Correctional Institution. The mechanic independently diagnoses many problems, determines needed materials, tools, and repair methods, and carries out repairs. More complex or costly work may be reviewed by a technical supervisor. The employee may train new mechanics, supervise helpers, and assist with facility-wide duties while working with limited supervision on moderate to complex repairs. Work includes troubleshooting and repairing chiller electrical control circuits; overhauling small reciprocating compressors independently and larger reciprocating, absorption, and centrifugal compressors under technical supervision; calibrating electrical, pneumatic, and electronic control systems; performing preventive maintenance; logging chiller operating characteristics; installing air-conditioning units; building and installing ductwork and chilled-water piping; balancing distribution systems for energy efficiency; and assisting with fire alarm system troubleshooting and repair.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED and three years of progressive experience installing, maintaining, or repairing air-conditioning chillers, air handling, chilled-water distribution, and control systems, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Current EPA certification 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 standard practices, methods, materials, and equipment used to operate, maintain, and repair air-conditioning and refrigeration systems.
Responsibilities
- Diagnose equipment problems, determine the materials, tools, and repair methods needed, and independently complete most repairs.
- Work with a technical supervisor on larger, costlier, exceptional, or more complex jobs to assess malfunctions and ensure appropriate methods and acceptable work quality.
- Train new mechanics, supervise helpers, and assist with duties throughout the facility.
- Perform moderate to complex repair activities with limited supervision.
- Use electrical test devices to troubleshoot and repair chiller electrical control circuits.
- Overhaul small reciprocating compressors independently and overhaul larger reciprocating, absorption, and centrifugal compressors under technical supervision.
- Check the accuracy of and calibrate electrical, pneumatic, and electronic control systems; troubleshoot control circuits and replace faulty thermostats, wiring, and control devices.
- Perform preventive maintenance on air-conditioning and air-handling equipment, log chiller operating characteristics according to schedule, and install air-conditioning units.
- Build and install ductwork and chilled-water piping; adjust chillers and balance distribution systems for energy efficiency; remove and replace joints or sections of chilled-water piping.
- Assist with troubleshooting and repairing the fire alarm system.
Benefits
- Health insurance options
- Retirement plans
- NCFlex supplemental benefits
- Paid vacation, sick, and community service leave
- Paid parental leave
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
