HVAC Residential Install Mechanic

Newcomb and Company•Raleigh, NC

About The Position

The HVAC Residential Install Mechanic installs HVAC duct systems and equipment for residential and light commercial projects. Equipment and systems include packaged ground- and rooftop units, split systems, central station air handlers, exhaust fans, air distribution systems, flexible, spiral and single-wall duct systems, fire and smoke dampers, kitchen hoods and associated ductwork, and ceiling and wall grilles and diffusers. The mechanic is expected to complete assigned projects at or below estimated costs and, when necessary, supervise and support field personnel on larger jobs. The role also requires maintaining excellent communication with the company and customers. The position includes reviewing job packages, coordinating field personnel, materials, deliveries and project managers, performing installations to company workmanship standards, starting up installed equipment, completing project paperwork and timesheets, and maintaining tools and vehicles. The mechanic must work safely, follow company safety policies and directions from the Residential Installation Supervisor, and help ensure job sites are safe. Work may take place outdoors in weather and temperature extremes, indoors, in utility plants, on roofs, and in tight or uneven areas. The job requires physical ability to move materials and equipment, climb ladders and aerial lifts, and assist with equipment setting using construction vehicles and lifting equipment.

Requirements

Possess a valid driver's license certificate.
Meet the physical abilities, efforts and exertions required to perform the job duties.
Be reasonably physically fit and capable of lifting and moving a 60-pound tool, piece of equipment or material.
Be able to load and unload project materials and carry them into place, including in tight or difficult situations and over uneven terrain.
Be able to climb and work from ladders and aerial lifts as required, including in buildings and on roofs.
Be able to assist with equipment setting using cranes, boom trucks, outdoor forklifts and other construction vehicles, and be familiar with proper handling of suspended loads.
Be familiar with the safe operation of and capable of using hammer-type drills and similar tools.
Be able to work outdoors in weather and temperature extremes designated by company policy, as well as in other stated work environments.
Possess an EPA refrigerant certificate or obtain one within company guidelines.
Follow company safety policies and directions from the Residential Installation Supervisor.

Responsibilities

Install HVAC systems and ductwork for residential and light commercial projects, including the specified equipment and air distribution components.
Complete assigned installation projects at or below estimated costs.
When necessary, supervise and support assigned field personnel on larger jobs.
Review job packages and communicate and coordinate information with assigned field personnel.
Maintain installation quality and workmanship in accordance with company standards.
Communicate daily with assigned field personnel and project managers.
Coordinate material orders and deliveries with the warehouse manager and project managers to maximize field production.
Prepare paperwork pertinent to installation projects and complete timesheets daily or weekly.
Start up installed equipment, confirming wiring, refrigerant charging and safety procedures.
Work safely and follow company safety policies to protect personnel and customer and company property.
Monitor assigned job sites for safe working conditions and report safety violations to the safety supervisor.
Maintain assigned tools and vehicles in top condition.
Follow directions from the Residential Installation Supervisor.