Tradesman - HVAC Technician - Essential Personnel

Job Description

Title: TRADESMAN - HVAC TECHNICIAN - ESSENTIAL PERSONNELPosition Type: Non-Exempt

Primary Function:

Under limited supervision perform a variety of repairs and maintenance checks on all HVAC equipment and service all kitchen equipment. Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Virginia HVAC Journeyman license.
• Type I, Type II, and Universal Refrigerant Certifications.
• Four years accredited HVAC apprenticeship or equivalent.
• Ability to work alone or as a member of a crew in either a shop situation or at a work site.
• Knowledge of standard practices, tools, and terminology of the skilled trade of HVAC.
• Ability and understanding to work with up to 480- volts electricity and three phase systems.
• Knowledge and understanding in energy management and the ability to monitor and change set points in an energy management system using necessary test equipment.
• Knowledge and understanding of building codes, shop and machine safety, EPA, and OSHA requirements as required by the trade.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions and to read and interpret blueprints and drawings.
• Ability to use refrigeration gauges, vacuum pumps, analyzers, oxy-acetylene torch sets, multimeters, and other standard equipment required for servicing HVAC equipment.
• Ability to meet the public effectively.
• Ability to effectively work in a crew and maintain good working relations with the crew and others.
• Dependability with good judgment.
• Ability to work outside in a variety of temperatures and climate conditions.
• Strength and dexterity necessary to perform all required tasks, including lifting,
• stooping, bending, working in tiring and uncomfortable positions, and from
• ladders, scaffolds, etc.
• Must have current Virginia Driver’s License.
• Ability and knowledge to effectively use computer.

Performance Responsibilities:

• Perform a full range of journeyman level tasks including installation, repair, and maintenance of HVAC, refrigeration, and appliances.
• Coordinate and assist in installation of HVAC equipment and ductwork.
• Maintain refrigeration and HVAC equipment to reduce possible down-time and maintain best possible efficiency in calibration of pneumatic, electronic and 24V control systems; perform operational checks of refrigerant systems, compressors and expansion devices; and perform oil sampling of refrigeration systems to detect acid and moisture contamination.
• Troubleshoot, isolate problems, and make repairs so they do not reoccur and cause further down time or compressor replacement in refrigeration, bearing and motor, and control system areas.