Overview
Inspect, repair, modify and install HVAC equipment including refrigeration and air conditioning compressors, receivers, condensers, chillers, water cooling towers, forced air converter units, pumps, automatic and hand valves, expansion valves and capillary tubes.
Conduct regular preventive maintenance inspections of refrigeration units, isolated heating and ventilating units, including boiler, gas and electrically operated air- conditioning equipment, and make necessary adjustments or repairs;
service and repair evaporative coolers.
Operate a variety of hand and power tools, welder torch, vacuum pump, test equipment utilized in the trade ;
maintain equipment in an effective and safe working condition;
maintain parts and tool inventory.
Perform skilled electrical maintenance work in the repair installation and alteration of HVAC equipment, components, timers, motors and wiring systems as needed; connect motors to control panels.
Install and calibrate systems; install copper tubing and repair pipes and tubing as necessary;
test joints and insulate pipes of refrigeration and air conditioning systems;
flush boilers, descale tubing; rebuild pressure and temperature safety valves and water pumps
.Install, rebuild, replace or repair fans, motors, thermostats, fuses, filters, bearings, valves, controls, gaskets and other equipment as necessary.
Necessary abilities:
Perform skilled mechanical maintenance duties in the inspection, repair, installation and alteration of heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration systems and related equipment and facilities.
Calibrate systems.
Perform preventive maintenance and routine servicing of equipment.
Diagnose defects, and install, repair and maintain heating, ventilating, refrigeration, and air-conditioning units.
Follow oral and written instructions.
Operate specialized machinery, equipment and tools utilized in the repair, installation and maintenance of heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration systems.
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Understand and follow oral and written directions.
Work cooperatively with others.
Work independently with little direction.
Meet schedules and timelines.
Maintain routine records and prepare reports.
Lift heavy objects.