Maintenance Mechanic - HVAC
About The Position
The Maintenance Mechanic/HVAC is responsible for the safe and efficient operation and maintenance of all equipment at the facility. The role performs maintenance, diagnostic testing, overhauling, installation, and repair of refrigeration, dehumidification, air-conditioning, ventilation, and heating systems and controls in critically controlled environmental installations. The mechanic performs preventive maintenance and building maintenance, works independently or as part of a team, and makes decisions and recommendations concerning operations and maintenance. The position responds to plumbing, electrical, and HVAC emergencies and performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Minimum of 3 years of commercial maintenance experience.
- Ability to read, write, and speak English.
- Ability to communicate with coworkers and government stakeholders.
- Knowledge of computers and basic computer applications.
- Ability to read and understand blueprints and schematics.
- Ability to complete tasks effectively independently or in a team setting.
- Ability to lift up to 75 pounds and perform physical labor for extended periods.
- Once certified, willingness to work in confined spaces.
Nice To Haves
- EPA Universal certification.
Responsibilities
- Maintain, diagnose, test, overhaul, install, and repair refrigeration, dehumidification, air-conditioning, ventilation, and heating systems and controls.
- Perform preventive maintenance, including changing filters; cleaning cooling towers and heating and cooling coils; and repairing leaks, gates, motors, hydraulics, pumps, and valves.
- Perform building maintenance tasks, including installing lock sets and electronic strikes, patching and painting walls, running conduit for electrical circuits, troubleshooting ballasts, installing drop ceilings, and adjusting and repairing HVAC and electrical systems.
- Cut and thread pipe using machine-threading or hand-threading equipment.
- Join tubing or pipes to refrigerating units using sleeves, couplings, or unions, and solder joints with a torch to form refrigerant circuits.
- Connect motors, compressors, temperature and humidity controls, and circulating ventilation fans to control panels, and connect control panels to a power source.
- Inject refrigerant into compressors to test systems and add Freon gas to reach prescribed operating pressure.
- Observe pressure and vacuum gauges and adjust controls to ensure proper operation.
- Test joints and connections for gas leaks using gauges, an electronic leak detector, an electronic micron gauge, or a soap-and-water solution.
- Insulate pipes with batting and secure it with cement or wire bands.
- Replace defective breaker controls, thermostats, switches, fuses, and electrical wiring using electrician's hand tools and test equipment.
- Install, repair, and service all types of HVAC equipment.
- Respond to plumbing, electrical, and HVAC emergencies.
- Work independently and/or in teams and make decisions and recommendations concerning operations and maintenance.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
