HVAC Technician I

Job Title

HVAC Technician I:

Job Description Summary

Installs, modifies, maintains, and repairs air-conditioning, refrigeration, heating, and ventilating equipment, and related facilities; or supervises a crew engaged in such activities and prepares cost estimates for new installations; and does related work.

Job Description Distinguishing Features:

An Air Conditioning Mechanic specializes in the maintenance and repair of refrigeration and air-conditioning facilities. An employee of this class spends most of the time working at the journey level, and supervisory responsibility is normally limited to the supervision of one helper. An employee of this class receives assignments in the form of blueprints, diagrams, working drawings, and sketches amplified by oral or written instructions.

Example of Duties:

• Installs, operates, maintains, and repairs refrigeration, water cooling, ventilating, and air- conditioning equipment, such as freezers, cold storage lockers and related facilities.
• Overhauls, modifies, and replaces parts and units such as compressors, expansion devices, evaporators, and piping.
• Repairs leaks in, and installs, repairs, or replaces fixtures and parts in water cooling systems.
• Checks and follows up water test analysis in boiler water and condensing water systems.
• Inspects refrigeration and air-conditioning equipment for proper operation.
• Checks and logs operating conditions of all equipment
• Diagnoses failures and analyzes, by observation and the use of test equipment, irregularities and defects in such equipment.
• Adjusts temperature regulating valves and thermostatic control equipment.
• Tests compressor pressures, relief and safety valves, defrosters, bellows, and regulatory valves
• Tests for leaks, determines level of refrigerant, and replenishes it as required.
• Keeps records of all refrigerant usage, replenishments and leakages
• Makes cost estimates.
• Prepares requisitions for materials, supplies, tools, and replacement parts.
• Maintains records of equipment serviced and repaired.
• Prepares reports on work performed and materials used.
• May occasionally be assigned to other duties for training purposes or to meet technological changes or emergencies.

Qualifications

A Working Knowledge of:

• Types and uses of refrigerating, air-conditioning and related machinery and equipment of various sizes and capacities, and the installation, operation, maintenance, and repair of such equipment
• Controls and control systems of air-conditioning and refrigeration systems
• Safety principles and practices related to air-conditioning, refrigeration, heating and ventilation equipment.
• Principles of water treatment
• Freezing points and other physical properties of liquids and gases used in refrigeration and air-conditioning equipment.
• Soldering, welding, and brazing

A general Knowledge of:

• Operation and maintenance of low-pressure steam heating boilers

Ability to:

• Use the tools necessary to do air-conditioning work, air balancing and environmental control work.
• Read blueprints and wiring diagrams of mechanical, electrical, and electronic mechanisms pertaining to refrigeration, air conditioning, and related equipment.
• Install, align,and adjust refrigeration and air conditioning machinery and control devices, including low voltage control wiring, and to cut, fit, and install piping and tubing used in such equipment.
• Diagnose electrical and mechanical failures and defects in refrigeration and cooling equipment and determine corrective measures.
• Test such equipment for proper operation and to regulate thermostatic control equipment and other control apparatus to maintain desired temperatures.
• Prepare cost estimates for new or modified air-conditioning installations.
• Supervise a group of subordinate mechanics.
• Prepare and maintain service and repair records.
• Prepare reports on work performed and materials used.
• Communicate effectively with superiors, subordinates, and others.

Requirements: Completion of a recognized apprenticeship or attainment of a journey level rank as an air-conditioning mechanic or refrigeration fitter;OR

Three years of full-time paid experience as a Building Operating Engineer, Electrical Repairer or Sheet Metal Worker.

Six years of full-time paid experience, as an air conditioning mechanic helper is required for Air Conditioning Mechanic.

Completion of 12 semester units in Air Conditioning Technology, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanics, or Air Conditioning and Refrigeration from a recognized college or trade school may be substituted for each year of helper experience lacking up to a maximum of two years.

License: A valid California driver’s license is required.

Physical Requirements: Strength to perform lifting up to 70 pounds and occasionally over 70 pounds; body agility and equilibrium involved in activities such as climbing and balancing under precarious conditions; good speaking and hearing ability; and good eyesight.

People with disabilities may be able to perform the essential duties of this class with reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodation will be evaluated on an individual basis and depend, in part, on the specific requirements for the job, the limitations related to the disability, and the ability of the hiring department to reasonably accommodate the limitations.

AAP/EEO STATEMENT
C&W provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law. Further, the company takes affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed and employees during employment are treated without regard to any of these characteristics. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated.

OTHER DUTIES
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Cushman & Wakefield also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health, vision, and dental insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life, and disability insurance programs, and paid and unpaid time away from work. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, Cushman and Wakefield provide eligible employees with competitive pay, which may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, total hours worked, job type, business line, and applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

The compensation that will be offered to the successful candidate will depend on factors such as whether the position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement, the geographic area in which the work will be performed, market pay rates in that area, and the candidate’s experience and qualifications.

The company will not pay less than minimum wage for this role.

The compensation for the position is: $27.20 - $32.00

C&W Services is an Equal Opportunity employer to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position at C&W Services, please call the ADA line at 1-888-365-5406 or email Accommodations@cushwake.com. Please refer to the job title and job location when you contact us.

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