HVAC Mechanic

ACTION FACILITIES MANAGEMENT INCDallas, TX
Onsite

About The Position

The HVAC Mechanic will be responsible for the installation, repair, and maintenance of all types of HVAC equipment at a journeyman level of service including air-conditioning equipment, refrigeration equipment, HVAC control systems, and more. This will be a union position.

Requirements

  • Minimum of 4 years of experience (within the past 7 years) of progressive, hands-on experience in commercial or industrial settings in a large, complex environment.
  • High School diploma or equivalent
  • EPA Universal certification or ability to obtain and EPA universal within 3 months of hire
  • Ability to read, write, and speak English
  • Ability to communicate with a variety of coworkers and government stakeholders
  • Knowledge of computers and basic computer applications
  • Ability to read and understand blueprints and schematics
  • Ability to effectively complete tasks in a team setting or independently
  • Must have the ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds
  • Ability to perform heavy manual labor and work from heights
  • Must be able to work on roofs of buildings
  • Must be physically capable of traveling.
  • Must have ability to maintain assigned work hours
  • Must have sufficient endurance to perform tasks over a long period of time
  • Must have ability to climb ladders of varying heights
  • Must be willing to accept requirements and participate in training for Confined Space to include all aspects of breathing apparatus Fit Testing.
  • Once certified to do so, must be willing to work in confined spaces

Responsibilities

  • Performs the maintenance, diagnostic testing, overhauling, installation, and effects repairs on a large variety of types of refrigeration, dehumidification, air-conditioning, ventilation and heating systems equipment and controls within critically controlled environmental installations.
  • Research specifications as provided by other parties and makes installation corrections required ensuring proper function of equipment as required by tenant agency requirements.
  • Performs preventative maintenance functions which include, but are not limited to: changing filters; cleaning cooling towers, cleaning heating and cooling coils, etc.
  • Performs a wide variety of building maintenance tasks, which must be performed to proficiency including, but not limited to adjustments and repairs to HVAC and Electrical systems.
  • Functions independently and/or in teams.
  • Relied upon to make decisions and sound recommendations concerning HVAC operations and maintenance.
  • Fabricates, assembles, and installs ductwork and chassis parts using portable metalworking tools and welding equipment.
  • Installs evaporator units in chassis or in air-duct system, using hand tools.
  • Cuts and bends tubing to correct length and shape, using cutting and bending equipment and tools.
  • Cuts and threads pipe, using machine-threading or hand-threading equipment.
  • Joins tubing or pipes to various refrigerating units by means of sleeves, couplings or unions, and solders joints, using torch, forming complete circuit for refrigerant.
  • Installs expansion and discharge valves in circuit.
  • Connects motors, compressors, temperature controls, humidity controls, and circulating ventilation fans to control panels and connects control panels to power source.
  • Installs air and water filters in completed installation.
  • Injects refrigerant into compressor to test systems and adds Freon gas to build up prescribed operating pressure.
  • Observes pressure and vacuum gauges and adjusts controls to ensure proper operation.
  • Tests joints and connections for gas leaks, using gauges, electronic leak detector, and electronic micron gauge or soap-and-water solution.
  • Wraps pipes in insulation batting and secures them in place with cement or wire bands.
  • Replaces defective breaker controls, thermostats, switches, fuses, and electrical wiring to repair installed units using electrician's hand tools and test equipment.
  • Minor plumbing duties such as repairing and patching pipes; fixing leaks; unclogging sinks, drains, and toilets; and replacing plumbing fixtures.
  • Other duties as assigned.
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