Job Site
HVAC Mechanic
Company: Action Facilities Management, INC Location: Boston Ma
Job Summary:
The HVAC Mechanic will be responsible for the installation, repair, and maintenance of all types of HVAC equipment at a Journeyman level of service. This position will be responsible for emergency after-hours call backs as determined by the facility coordinator.
Pay Rate: $58.04 per hour
This will be a union position
Shift: Monday - Friday, 6:00am - 2:30pm
Essential Job Functions:
- Provide Journeyman’s level HVAC maintenance support expertise.
- Performs the maintenance, diagnostic testing, overhauling, installation, and effects repairs on a large variety of types of refrigeration, dehumidification, air-conditioning, ventilation and heating systems equipment and controls within critically controlled environmental installations.
- Researches specifications as provided by other parties and makes installation corrections required ensuring proper function of equipment as required by tenant agency requirements.
- Performs preventative maintenance functions which include, but are not limited to: changing filters; cleaning cooling towers, cleaning heating and cooling coils, etc.
- Performs a wide variety of building maintenance tasks, which must be performed to proficiency including, but not limited to adjustments and repairs to HVAC and Electrical systems.
- Functions independently and/or in teams. Relied upon to make decisions and sound recommendations concerning HVAC operations and maintenance.
- Fabricates, assembles, and installs ductwork and chassis parts using portable metalworking tools and welding equipment.
- Installs evaporator units 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. Cuts and threads pipe, using machine-threading or hand-threading equipment.
- 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 refrigerant into compressor to test systems and adds Freon gas to build up prescribed operating pressure.
- Observes pressure and vacuum gauges and adjusts controls to insure proper operation.
- Tests joints and connections for gas leaks, using gauges, electronic leak detector, and electronic micron gauge 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.
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Required Skills, Experience, and Education:
- Minimum of 5 years of progressive, hands-on experience in commercial or industrial settings in a large, complex environment
- Massachusetts Refrigeration Technician License
- EPA Universal
- HVAC Journeyman License
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Ability to read, write, and speak English
- Knowledge of computers and basic computer applications
- Ability to read and understand blueprints and schematics
- Ability to communicate with a wide range of personnel
Equipment Used:
• Tools related to HVAC maintenance and repair, test equipment, and safety gear
Physical Requirements:
The physical demands here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.
• While performing the duties of this, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, or stoop or long periods of time.
• Must be capable of lifting up to 75 lbs.
• Must be able to use arms, hands, and fingers to reach, handle, and feel.
• Specific vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and depth perception.
• Must have suitable endurance to do physical labor for long periods of time.
• Once certified, must be willing to work in confined spaces.
Working Environment:
• This position requires work both inside and outside the facility
• This job may require work on the roof of a building or in the basement and confined spaces
• May experience high levels of noise in connection to equipment and tools
• May be exposed to wet or humid conditions
• Must be able to perform work while wearing required PPE
• Must be willing to participate in training for confined spaces including all aspects of breathing apparatus Fit Testing.
Instructions to Apply:
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