HVAC/R Technician

Company Description

Job Description

• Performs repairs, routine servicing and operations of HVAC systems to ensure efficient operation;
• operates, programs, and maintains the energy management system in order to control room
• temperatures for District facilities.
• Conducts regular preventive maintenance inspections, services and repairs of refrigeration units,
• isolated heating and ventilating and air-conditioning, units, fan-coil units, including gas, electric and
• pneumatic operated heating and air conditioning equipment and systems; performs necessary
• adjustments or repairs; and services and repairs evaporative coolers.
• Programs, repairs, maintains, and operates HVAC control systems, HVAC system components and/or
• equipment, and Variable Air Volume (VAV) systems and related modules; utilizes desktop and handheld computer to diagnose and program systems.
• Performs skilled electrical maintenance work in the connection, repair, installation, and alteration of
• HVAC equipment, components, timers, motors, and wiring systems as needed.
• Troubleshoots gas and electric heating systems; installs natural gas lines and inspects for leaks.
• Inspects, repairs, modifies, and installs HVAC equipment including refrigeration and air conditioning
• compressors, receivers, condensers, evaporators, forced air units, pumps, automatic and hand valves,
• expansion valves.
• Tests and examines chilled water and water tower operations and boiler as necessary, observing
• meter and pressure gauges.
• Installs, inspects, and repairs or replaces defective parts in HVAC units and equipment and their
• controls.
• Lubricates and packs heating, ventilation, refrigeration, and air conditioning motors, pumps, fans,
• bearings, and other equipment.
• Operates a variety of hand and power tools, solder /brazing equipment, vacuum pump, freon recovery equipment, and other test and repair equipment utilized in the trade and a motor vehicle; maintains equipment in effective and safe working condition.
• Diagnoses HVAC/R mechanical and electrical problems; repairs or replaces defective or malfunctioning parts in units, equipment, and controls; installs, rebuilds, replaces, or repairs fans, motors, thermostats, fuses, filters, bearings, valves, controls, gaskets, and other equipment as necessary.
• Researches and evaluates products for best sources; recommends the purchase of selected parts,
• materials, and equipment; assists in labor and material estimations for projects; prepares and
• maintains work orders, records, and reports related to work performed.
• Performs other duties related to the primary job duties.

Qualifications

• Technical Knowledge: Strong understanding of HVAC systems, refrigeration cycles, electrical systems, and plumbing.
• Tools Proficiency: Skilled in using hand tools, power tools, and diagnostic equipment (e.g., voltmeters, pressure gauges).

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