HVAC Mechanic

Rochester Housing Authority•Rochester, NY

11h

About The Position

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: This employee is a skilled worker with responsibility for the installation, service, repair, and maintenance of residential furnace and boiler systems; including all components related to the equipment, i.e. gas, electric, and venting. The work of HVAC Mechanics differs from other HVAC titles in that it does not require Stationary or Refrigeration Engineer licensing. Related work is performed as required.

Requirements

Knowledge of venting code, metal chimney installations, principles of refrigeration, electrical wiring, principles of combustion
Knowledge of the common practices, tools, terminology, and safety precautions of heating, venting and air conditioning (HVAC)
Knowledge of safety practices and relevant accident prevention methods
Skill installing and maintaining residential heating equipment: furnaces, boilers, flexible and rigid gas piping
Ability to follow oral and written instructions such as equipment manuals and related materials and reports
Ability to lift loads weighing approximately 50 pounds
Ability to relate well with co-workers on a team and with tenant residents
Physical ability and dexterity sufficient to handle tools and perform all required repair and maintenance tasks
All entry level KSA’s PLUS:
Knowledge of RHA policies and procedures
Possession of EPA Refrigerant Transition and Recovery Certification
High school diploma or G.E.D. AND three (3) years full time experience installing and repairing heating equipment and related HVAC equipment
Completion of one year of specialized training in heating and air conditioning and two (2) years of experience in HVAC mechanics
Possession of a Class D New York State Motor Vehicle Operator's license at time of appointment, which must be maintained throughout tenure in this title
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Refrigerant Transition and Recovery Certification within one (1) year of appointment

Responsibilities

Constructs, maintains and repairs residential air distribution equipment, control devices, etc., for air conditioning, heating, ventilation, exhaust, heat recovery and fresh air systems
Inspects, tests, diagnoses trouble and dismantles malfunctioning systems and components
Performs seasonal start-up and shut-down operations on HVAC units and systems to insure efficient operation and to prevent freeze-ups
Mounts compressors, condensers or other new replacement equipment
Installs, maintains, cleans, and repairs residential furnaces, boilers, and related equipment
Operates power equipment, hand tools, brazing equipment and testing equipment as required
Services and repairs mechanical equipment such as blowers, fans, and exchangers
Conducts and tracks inspections for preventative maintenance, performs repetitive repairs, and follow-up repairs from the inspections, when needed
Plans and lays out work
Measures, estimates, and requests materials and supplies required
Overhauls compressors, pumps and electric motors, replacing parts as necessary
Overhauls and replaces control devices, calibrating and recalibrating them as required
Finds solutions to heating service problems
Reads and interprets blue prints, specifications or written orders to determine nature of work required
Installs, repairs and maintains louvers, filters, fans, ductwork, dampers, damper operators and linkage: cabinets, air supply, return and exhaust devices, distribution boxes, etc., including controls
Installs, repairs and maintains sheet metal flashing, metal trim, copings and similar sheet metal construction
Insulates ductwork and air handling cabinets and equipment as required
May perform related tasks and may assist other craftsmen on repair or installation projects