Certified HVAC Technician*
Certified HVAC Technician*
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Job Description
Schedule:
Monday Friday 8 AM 4:30 PM
Job context:
Under general supervision performs skilled work at the journeyman level in the inspection installation maintenance adjustment and replacement of HVAC systems (including dxcomfort cooling systems using refrigerants) according to manufacturers recommendations department standards and applicable State and Federal code and regulations. Must efficiently diagnose and resolve difficult heating and cooling problems complete work order requests inspect HVAC equipment and/or projects and comply with proper disposal recovery recycling and documentation of CFCs and HCHCs. Must follow all requirements and be in compliance with the Clean Air Act of 1991.
Responsibilities:
Examples of Work: Inspects and maintains equipment according to manufacturers recommendations and generally accepted department standards for all HVAC Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) and Refrigeration systems. Operates and maintains recovery/recycle equipment and storage tanks per EPA guidelines. Reads interprets and works from sketches blueprints and schematics that relate to HVAC systems. Repairs and maintains all HVAC controls whether pneumatic or electronic (e.g. air compressors and associated components variable frequency drives motorized actuators smoke damper linkages and so forth). Performs seasonal overhauls and troubleshoots transition of systems from heating to cooling and vice versa. Operates and maintains the Energy Management System as required; inspects rooms and/or buildings to ensure adequate environmental comfort. Maintains and repairs all components for both the condensate water and lowpressure steam distribution systems in each building. Carries out other limited trade tasks such as electrical repair and minor sheet metal duct work as required. Maintains RO/DI water treatment systems and associated components. Maintains processed air distribution systems; Performs housekeeping duties on all HVAC systems and in all mechanical rooms to maintain a clean uncluttered and safe work environment; Completes online permits as necessary such as: hot work confined space lockout/tagout and so forth; Uses computer laptop and/or other mobile devices to access email receive work instructions and other administrative information to include electronic payroll forms; Communicates daily using a twoway radio and/or mobile device in order to respond to workrelated routine and emergency information; Ensures shop owned equipment in proper working condition; Performs miscellaneous jobrelated duties as assigned.
Environmental Factors/Occupational Exposures:
- The primary physical environment requires the employee to work both inside and outside in both extreme heat and cold conditions as well as conditions that are wet/humid dry and during times when temperatures are below 32F for more than onehour periods. Employee must lift tug pull and transport with or without assistance both small and heavy equipment and material as necessary.
- The employee is required to bend squat or crouch crawl kneel stoop stretch and stand and/or work in cramped areas for prolonged periods of times while repairing equipment both at floor level overhead and/or in confined space areas.
- Environment may frequently include dust and/or airborne particles and occasionally loud noise electricity/high voltage chemicals gases fumes and vibration. For this reason employee is required to wear designated personal protective equipment to include but not limited to ANSIapproved safety eyewear hardhats gloves hearing protection full face shield aprons and footwear to prevent exposures to hazardous materials noise dust and/or airborne particles.
- A respirator and/or specialized personal protective equipment may be required to access certain confined spaces.
Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
- Must possess knowledge of HVAC installation troubleshooting repair and preventive and applied maintenance mechanical equipment utilities distribution systems controls and/or HVAC systems including maintenance troubleshooting and automatic temperature control devices including systems with refrigerants.
- Must be able to repair and maintain commercial HVAC systems including all types of ATC controls (pneumatic electrical and electronic).
- Requires knowledge of the use of leak detectors refrigerant charging methods and procedures and systems analysis ability to work with all HVAC equipment under 20tons capacity use of refrigerant recovery systems and disposal of refrigerants.
- Requires the skill and ability of pipe fitt
Qualifications:
Required Minimum Training and Experience:
- Requires a high school diploma GED or equivalent. Minimum of four (4) years journeyman experience as a HVAC mechanic required.
- A certificate of completion as a Type I and II technician as required by 40 CFR Part 82 Subpart F of the Federal Clean Air Act.
- Experience in the maintenance and repair of domestic commercial and industrial HVAC systems and satisfactory completion of fouryear certified State of Delaware HVAC apprenticeship program or equivalent.
Special Requirements:
- With or without assistance must be able to exert 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally and/or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently and/or 10 to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects and jobrelated materials and/or equipment.
- Requires the ability to accurately discern colors.
- The employee is required to climb stairs use 12ft ladders and 32ft. aerial lifts work on rooftops work from scaffolding and high areas using appropriate harness and tether equipment and use ramps and aerial lift devices above ground in order to work above floor level and/or in pits.
- This position is considered essential meaning that personnel must report to work during times of emergencies and extreme weather conditions safety permitting.
- Must possess a valid motor vehicle operators license in order to drive University of Delaware vehicles to get to and from job sites.
- Nonallergic to solvents gases and chemicals commonly associated with refrigerant equipment; handling and storage of high pressure gases.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full Time
