HVAC Mechanic II

PRIDE Industries•New Hanover Township, NJ

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, the HVAC Mechanic performs technical work installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing heating, cooling, ventilation, refrigeration, and related systems. The role also involves operating and programming energy management system (EMS) controls, maintaining associated electronic components, and monitoring system performance. Work is performed at customer locations, which may include offices, shops, warehouses, outdoor areas, crawl spaces, and rooftops. Frequent travel between facilities is required.

Requirements

Five years of work experience installing, repairing, and maintaining HVAC/refrigeration equipment.
Knowledge of refrigeration theory, air and hydronic balancing, Boolean logic, and electronics.
Experience with energy audits, absorption chillers, and screw chillers.
A refrigeration license may be required.
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 governing HVAC repair and maintenance in occupied spaces.
Ability to manage and accurately track material resources and time, adapt to changing work priorities, estimate time and materials, and manage resources.
Organizational, problem-solving, and practical judgment skills.
Ability to work safely.
Customer service skills to respond to inquiries and requests and escalate more difficult matters appropriately.
Communication skills to provide procedural and factual information and follow instructions.
Ability 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 and technical or other training.
Certificates or licenses may be required depending on local, state, or contract requirements: chlorofluorocarbons certification, EPA certification, and a valid driver’s license.
Ability to maneuver around equipment; bend, kneel, stoop, and reach; climb stepstools and ladders, including ladders to rooftop equipment; lift and move equipment weighing up to 35 pounds; and monitor computer systems and control displays.

Responsibilities

Monitor and adjust heating, cooling, ventilation, and refrigeration equipment using an energy management system.
Write, modify, code, analyze, enhance, and debug EMS computer-control software; train others in its use; and set up, troubleshoot, repair, test, and calibrate electronic controls components.
Troubleshoot, maintain, modify, and repair HVAC systems and equipment, including direct-expansion and hydronic systems, fans and motors, pumps and motors, controls, and equipment-protection devices.
Follow procedures, regulations, and guidelines while minimizing errors and safety risks.
Mount compressor and condenser units; use hand and metalworking tools and welding equipment; and follow blueprints or engineering specifications.
Fabricate, assemble, and install ductwork and chassis parts; install evaporator units, valves, and humidifiers; and connect water and drain pipes.
Cut and bend tubing, cut and thread pipe, and join and solder tubing or pipes to form refrigerant circuits.
Install, repair, and service air conditioners that may range from 15 to 20 tons of cooling capacity; monitor systems for 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 for proper operation.
Replace defective breaker controls, thermostats, switches, fuses, and electrical wiring.
Test joints and 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 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 for department needs.
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.