Job Description

Position Summary
Tends heating, ventilation & cooling equipment such as fans, vacuum pumps, air compressors, vents and ducts, and lubrication oil coolers used in buildings or industrial processes by performing the following duties.
Responsibilities include the following:
Installs, services and repairs environmental-control systems in residences, office buildings, and other commercial establishments, utilizing knowledge of refrigeration theory, pipe-fitting, and structural layout.
Mounts compressors and condenser units on platform or floor, using hand tools, following blue prints or engineering specifications.
Fabricates, assembles and installs duct-work and chassis parts, using portable metalworking tools and welding equipment.
Installs evaporator unit 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.
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 small amount of refrigerant into compressor to tests systems and adds Freon gas to build up prescribed operating pressure.
Observes pressure and vacuum gauges and adjust controls to insure proper operation.
Tests joints and connections for gas leaks, using gauges 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.
May install, repair and service air conditioners, ranging from fifteen to twenty tons cooling capacity, in warehouses and small factory buildings.
A Journeyman HVAC Service Repair Technician with experience in medical research commercial service
Ability to work independently, maintain a “can do” attitude and be a team player
Commitment to truly serving customers needs
Effectively communicate issues, repairs, and recommendations to customers
Attention to detail, demonstrate speed, accuracy in the completion of tasks
Full-time, Monday-Friday 7am to 4pm with on-call responsibilities.
Other duties may be assigned.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and/or Experience
Must have a high school diploma (or GED)
Must have the EPA HCFC Certification
3 years’ experience in healthcare or medical research facilities preferred
Language Skills
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
Mathematical Skills
Ability add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
Reasoning Ability
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
Any and all state or federal license requirements; or any licenses or certificates that may be required by the contract in which the employee is working.
Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds on a regular basis and up to 100 pounds as needed.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; and risk of electrical shock. The employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions, extreme cold, and extreme heat. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
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