HVAC Mechanic

HVAC Mechanic

PFO0005UG

On Site

Jacksonville, Florida, United States

Full time

Union position Hourly rate is $39.81

Summary: Performs duties described in the Service Contract Act Service Order HEATING, REFRIGERATION, AND AIR-CONDITIONING MECHANIC. May perform duties of other classifications that have a pay rate equal to or lower than the employee's current rate.

Duties/Essential Functions:

• Installs, services, and repairs environmental-control systems in residences, department stores, office buildings, and other commercial establishments, utilizing knowledge of refrigeration theory, pipefitting and structural layout.
• Mounts compressor and condenser units on platform or floor, using hand tools, following blueprints or engineering specifications.
• Fabricates, assembles, and installs ductwork and chassis or in air duct system, using hand tools.
• Cuts and bends tubing to correct length and shape using machine-threading or hand-threading equipment.
• Joins tubing or pipes to various refrigerating units by means of sleeves, couplings or unions, and solder 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 small amount of 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 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.

Marginal Functions:

• Performs other duties as requested
• May install, repair and service air conditioners, ranging from fifteen to twenty tons cooling capacity, in warehouses and small factory buildings

Qualifications/Education/Experience:

• High school or equivalent

Certificate/License/Registration:

• Valid Driver's License
• Journeyman HVAC Mechanic "Duval County" License
• Universal EPA Certification (40 CFR Part 82, Subpart F)

Travel:

• None