Hvac Journeyman Technician

• Installation, service, troubleshooting and repairs including but not limited to
• chillers, air handling units, controls, package units, split systems, exhaust fans, refrigerators, freezers, hot/chilled water pumps
• Tasks ranging from operation of systems to the examination and evaluation of equipment to determine needed repairs
• Installs refrigeration and air conditioning systems by positioning compressors, motors, condensers, humidifiers, evaporators, heaters and other components in accordance with design specifications
• Charges refrigeration systems with refrigerant gas tests for leaks
• Starts unit and adjusts it for proper cut-in and cut-out of refrigeration units, humidifiers, heaters, air cleaners, and circulating pumps
• Adjust systems for optimal performance
• Maintains refrigeration and air conditioning systems by checking performance and determining problems. Repairs, adjusts, or replaces defective elements
• Installs, maintains and repairs the electrical and pneumatic systems associated with refrigeration and air conditioning equipment from the safety switch throughout the equipment
• Installs, maintains, repairs, operates all types centrifugal and reciprocating refrigeration/air-conditioning systems
• also all types of pneumatic/electro-mechanical temperature controls
• Performs necessary plumbing procedures to ensure operation of systems and equipment
• Performs preventive maintenance
• Involvement in Site’s predictive maintenance program
• Performs other duties and shift coverage, as required

• Must have EPA certification per CFR part 82f (Universal preferred) for servicing and recovery of refrigerants
• Ability to read blue prints, sketches, and specifications pertaining to air conditioning and refrigeration systems
• to follow oral instructions
• to use shop mathematics
• to lay out work
• Minimum 2 years of experience performing the specific craft function or certification from a recognized trade school
• Must have commercial experience
• Requires broad trade knowledge of mechanical principals on standard shop methods of the Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic Trade
• Experience and/or certification in one or more predictive maintenance technologies (vibration analysis, infrared, ultrasound, etc.)
• Ability to interpret and develop technical reports
• Able to operate testing equipment for the systems
• to use all tools and equipment necessary to this trade
• to follow standard methods and procedures for the most part, but on occasion to have the ability and knowledge to perform the unusual and difficult operations
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs., squat, bend, stoop and kneel for short periods, climb a ladder, stand for long periods of time, constant arm extensions
• Must be able to pass a local background check and have the ability to obtain and maintain NAC/LAC clearance after hire

Involvement in Site’s predictive maintenance program so previous experience is highly desirable

medical, well-being, financial planning and short-term incentives benefits