HVAC Maintenance Technician

JOB OVERVIEW :

Part of a team responsible for repair and maintenance of 450 air conditioning units consisting of heat pumps, chilled water systems, DX dehumidifiers and desiccant wheel dehumidifiers.  Will respond to corrective and preventative maintenance duties as well as assist in new installations and commissioning.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Charges and recovers refrigerant from air conditioning and refrigeration equipment following all EPA regulations.
• Installs, services, modifies, and repairs numerous types of air conditioning, refrigeration, dehumidification, heating, and air handling equipment.
• Designs and installs piping systems for PVC, copper and steel which require sizing, cutting, gluing, threading, brazing, and silver soldering.
• Installs, troubleshoots, and repairs electric power and control circuits. Installs conduit and runs wiring to equipment.
• Monitors performance of HVAC and dehumidification equipment using electronic diagnostic equipment and compares to equipment specifications to determine if repairs or adjustments are required.
• Moves machinery and equipment using hoists, dollies, rollers, and trucks.
• Performs routine inspection and preventative maintenance; performs corrective maintenance.
• Uses hand tools, power drills, grinders, and other metalworking tools to repair and replace parts.
• Initiates purchase requisitions for service parts and replacement HVAC equipment.

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