HVAC Technician

Overview

• Performs scheduled/unscheduled maintenance in accordance with Job Plans.
• Installs, modifies, repairs, constructs, fabricates, troubleshoots and maintains refrigeration and air conditioning (unit sizes up to 35 ton), ventilation and related control systems and equipment according to applicable Technical Publications and directives.
• Installs, adjusts and calibrates thermostats, electronic, pressure and pneumatic controls on HVAC-R systems to maintain a comfortable temperature for employees and proper equipment operation.
• May be required to respond to 24-hour emergency calls for assigned work area to perform emergency equipment repairs during off duty hours using a vehicle, telephone, hand, power and specialty tools and necessary parts/materials.
• Identifies and corrects equipment problems by maintaining HVAC-R equipment in a safe condition, prevent degradation of property and systems and prevent failures that would cause reduction in service.
• Diagnoses and isolates unusual malfunction to individual system components.
• Uses special pressure, temperature and analysis test equipment to determine efficiency and effectiveness of refrigeration cooling.
• Adjusts, calibrates and aligns components for optimum operating efficiency within design limitations.
• Inspects completed or in progress work for compliance with standard operating procedures, safety standards and technical publications.
• Provides technical expertise to facilities personnel to assist them in understanding specific job requirements.
• Conforms to Amentum safety, hazardous material and quality standards. Follows safety standards in working with multiple services, tools and equipment.
• Operates Mechanical Handling Equipment when trained to do so.
• Trains co-workers to perform preventive maintenance and repair work on mechanical portion of equipment.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Works in maintenance shop or warehouse environment and may be required to work outdoors for extended periods.