Job Description: Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning Mechanic (HVAC)Summary: Performs all the duties of a Licensed HVAC including repairs, installs, and replace equipment in Facility and PropertyEssential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Must have a Journeyman NY LicSafety Devices and Practices which consist of staging; Ladders; Rigging; VentilationProper use and care of all Tools connected with the TradeReads and understands blueprints, schematics, and technical drawings.Rigging and Material Handling. Safely unloading of material, Use of ladders, scaffolding, power lifts and Personnel liftsHandling, Storage, and disposal of chemicals and of the refrigerant drumsUnderstand Relief Valves; High Pressure Temperature Switches; Fusible Plugs; Low Pressure Temperature SwitchesFamiliarization with electrical equipment and circuits; proper groundings; short circuit protecting fusing; starter and contactor overloads motorRecovery of chlorofluorocarbon refrigerant gasesIdentification of potential in-place asbestos material and procedures for avoidance and notification of certified Asbestos HandlerInstallation which consists of setting and mounting equipment; hanging methods, fittings; tubing; pipe, vibration elimination; evacuation; venting, insulation, welding soldering, brazing, tanks and piping, heat recovery systems air and water filtersSoldering of Piping System which consist of Soft Soldering, hard Soldering and BrazingUnderstand Controls which consist of: Thermostatic Switches, Humidistats, Analog Controls: Direct Digital Controls (DDC); Microprocessor Controls; Solid State Controls, Starters; Contactors; Relays; Safeties, Pneumatic Systems Damper, Oil Burner Controls,Calibrate Controls: Balance air distribution systems and maintain proper air temperatureOperation of central and auxiliary computers which monitor, test, control and operate boilers, auxiliary systems, and energy management systems\Understand Valves which consist of: Expansion Valves- Capillary tubes, Solenoid Valves, Evaporator- Liquid Compressor regulating Valve, Service ValvesUnderstand Evaporators which consist of Gravity forced air; low side float; high side float, flooded/dry, low temperature; high temperature; fin type; plates; water cooling, Double refrigerant types: air-conditioning, chilled water-coolers and coilsCompressors- Understand the characteristics of various types refrigerants, Rotary; reciprocating; semi-sealed belt drive, electric motors-familiarization with characteristics, lubrication; valve adjustment, shop repair and overhaulCondensers- Understand Condenser-Received: installation and service, air cooled; water cooled; water towersAir Conditioning- Understand aerodynamics; distribution; airflow; sizing, cleaning; dehydrating; cooling; heating, insulating valves, heat recovery, motors: fans, pumps, compressors, air purification and humidifiersTesting, Charging, Starting and Adjusting System- Which consist of: Testing for leaks, cleaning and drying: pumping dry air or dry nitrogen through system, charging with refrigerant: making charging connections; charging gas; charging liquid; preparing and charging secondary refrigerantsStarting and adjusting systems: installing necessary gauges and instruments; adjust refrigerant metering controls; adjusting condensing medium controlsInstallation & Service of Oil and gas Burners which consist of: High-Pressure gun burners, low pressure atomizers, rotary burners, vaporizing burners, gas burners: pulse flame, regular gas burner grate, pilotless ignitions, combusting testing, steam and hot water boilers; firing, cleaning, shut down of systemServicing- testing and adjusting of nozzles, ignition, pumps; regulating valves, smoke and soot, noise, and excessive fuel consumptionService Methods and shop work which consist of familiarization with machine shop tools and methods, characteristics of general circuits and general troubleshootingFamiliarization with all Tools, Equipment and Replacement Parts used in Repair and Service: Maintenance and proper InventoryIdentification of potential in-place asbestos materials and procedures for avoidance and notification of certified asbestos handlerMaintain Valve Backflow Prevention Program- Document and provide EH&S documentation to keep on fileFollow all Local, State, and Federal RulesMaintains repair records Thru FIIX and/or VelocityConstantly improve on Preventive Maintenance Program on our units for Facility. Provide Facility Manager with all documentaionMaintains a clean and orderly maintenance shop
SOFT SKILL: Self-disciplined, problem solver, take charge attitude, proactive root cause identification, troubleshoot with team/ problem solve, leadership stability, personality, team oriented, urgency, willing and eager to learn.HARD SKILL: OSHA Safety Awareness, Confined Space Certification, blueprint interpretation, troubleshoot, preventative maintenance, safety (LOTO), Asbestos Awareness, National, State, and Local CodesQualificationsQualifications:Education and/or Experience
Must Hold a NY State License
Minimum Requirements
Candidates need to be able to work on any shift including 3rd shift.
Physical DemandsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
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 is frequently required to stand; walk; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.The employee is occasionally required to talk or hear and taste or smell. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 90 pounds.Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.Work on ladders and /or Manlift which can be up to 50ftBe able to work in extreme Hot and Cold temperatures
Must be authorized to work in the United States
| Location | Orangeburg, NY |