HVAC Tech II

PRIDE Industries•Ft Bliss, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, the HVAC Tech II performs skilled technical work maintaining, repairing, replacing, and installing HVAC/R equipment, including furnaces, chillers, heat pumps, package units, split systems, controls, and distribution systems. The role also includes work related to installing, maintaining, and repairing boilers, power plants, and stationary engines. The position is on a federal AbilityOne contract that requires most work hours to be performed by employees with disabilities. This particular position must be filled by a person with a disability. Work takes place at a customer location in an office, shop, warehouse, or outdoor environment. Travel between facilities is frequent, and driving to worksites may be required. Equipment may be located in crawl spaces, on rooftops, or outside facilities. Employees may encounter hazardous or toxic substances, electrical shock, equipment noise, and varying weather conditions.

Requirements

Three to five years of field experience servicing HVAC equipment.
Knowledge of and understanding of Energy Management Controls Systems.
Ability to use industry hand and machine tools, such as vacuum pumps.
Ability to read, interpret, and work from blueprints, schematics, and written instructions.
Proficiency in electrical troubleshooting.
Must be a person with a disability due to the requirements of the federal AbilityOne contract.

Responsibilities

Install, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain mechanical and HVAC equipment.
Cut and bend tubing to the correct length and shape.
Use plumbing, mechanical, electrical, HVAC, and refrigeration skills.
Observe pressure and vacuum gauges and adjust controls to ensure proper operation.
Test joints and connections for gas leaks.
Wrap pipes in insulation batting and secure it in place.
Replace defective controls, fuses, and electrical wiring to repair installed units.
Tend or fire boilers to produce steam or high-temperature water.
Observe and interpret readings from gauges, meters, and charts related to boiler operation.
Adjust controls to ensure safe and efficient boiler operation and meet demands for steam or high-temperature water.
Maintain and record boiler maintenance and operation logs.
Clean, oil, make minor repairs to, or assist in repairing boiler-room equipment.
Treat boiler water and analyze it for acidity, causticity, and alkalinity using prescribed methods.
Respond to emergency calls after normal work hours.
Travel frequently between facilities.
Follow PRIDE safety policies and procedures.
Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.