HVAC Mechanic IV

University of Florida•Gainesville, FL

1d•$26 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

This position involves the installation, operation, repair, and preventive maintenance of pneumatic/electric digital air conditioning (A/C) and refrigeration equipment. The role includes servicing and refurbishing all types of A/C and refrigeration equipment, along with their control systems. Responsibilities extend to troubleshooting field-connected devices, repairing or replacing various components, and performing HVAC construction projects using blueprints and schematics. The HVAC Mechanic IV will also mentor lower-level technicians, enter maintenance data, maintain refrigerant recovery records, and provide support to other trades. Additionally, this role entails performing lead mechanic duties and initiating purchases of materials and parts.

Requirements

High school diploma (or equivalent) and completion of four (4) years (or equivalent) of an HVAC apprenticeship program, or four (4) years of appropriate experience in HVAC related work.
Appropriate vocational/technical training may substitute at an equivalent rate for required experience.
Valid Florida driver license
EPA Refrigerant Recovery Universal Certification
Criminal background check and post-offer health assessment required
6 Years field experience
Knowledge of the most modern and improved materials and techniques
Demonstrable working knowledge of blueprints and schematic drawings
Knowledge of/familiarity with control systems
Skilled in troubleshooting pneumatic and electric/digital devices related to refrigeration and A/C equipment
Skilled in using normal and up-to-date equipment and materials
Skilled in soldering refrigerant and water piping/tubing
Skilled in recovering refrigerant
Ability to follow established safety practices and procedures
Demonstrable ability to recognize the proper materials/equipment needed for a specific job and make necessary changes
Demonstrable ability to read a service request
Ability to read work requests
Ability to troubleshoot equipment following the proper control sequence of operation

Nice To Haves

Begin and complete NCCER Core Curriculum (if not already completed)

Responsibilities

Install, operate, repair, and preventively maintain pneumatic/electric digital air conditioning (A/C) and refrigeration equipment.
Service and refurbish all types of A/C and refrigeration equipment, including controls systems.
Troubleshoot field-connected devices such as unitary controllers, VAV controllers, electronic and pneumatic thermostats, and control programs.
Repair or replace valves, piping, thermostats, dampers, grills, turning vanes, motors, belts, and controls.
Troubleshoot equipment following the proper control sequence of operation.
Overhaul compressors, condensers, and other equipment.
Recharge and recover refrigerants in refrigeration systems.
Balance HVAC systems.
Perform and oversee HVAC construction projects and departmental jobs utilizing blueprints and schematics.
Mentor and train lower-level technicians.
Enter maintenance data via the work order system for work requests (WR) and time.
Maintain EPA Refrigerant Recovery Journal.
Provide support services to other trades.
Perform lead mechanic duties and lead all levels of HVAC mechanics on projects.
Initiate purchases of materials and parts used for repairs.
Clean and maintain shop, work areas, and personal equipment.