HVAC Mechanic

Alutiiq; Florida; On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks an HVAC Technician to maintain, repair, and install HVAC and refrigeration systems. The role requires five years of experience and appropriate certifications, with responsibilities covering a wide range of heating and cooling equipment. This temporary position offers a competitive hourly rate and the potential for extension based on performance.

Qualifications

• Five years' verifiable experience in HVAC required.
• Must pass respirator fit test according to 29 CFR 1910.134.
• Ability to read and understand safety warnings in American English.

Responsibilities

• Maintains, repairs, and installs HVAC and refrigeration systems.
• Performs necessary electrical work for heating and air conditioning systems.
• Chloride tests and chemical treatment of boiler water systems.

Skills

Ability to communicate effectively

Team player

General knowledge of hand and power tools

Education

EPA Technician Certification

CPR certification

Valid state driver's license

Job description

Position Overview

Maintains, repairs, and installs heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC) and refrigeration systems and associated components, primarily boilers (steam and hot water) and centrifugal air conditioning system. Also maintains, repairs, services and installs cooling towers, packaged self-contained AC units, ice machines, walk-in and reach-in freezers, coolers and similar equipment.

Main duties include:

• Maintains, repairs, and installs high and low-pressure piping and associated devices on heating systems.
• Draws samples of boiler water and perform required chemical analysis for sulfites, P alkalinity, M alkalinity, chlorides, nitrates, conductivity, total dissolved solids, etc. Once testing is complete, treats system with appropriate chemicals to ensure optimum operation and maximum longevity of system under test.
• Estimates and establishes information on man-hours and materials required for each job assigned.
• Uses knowledge of electronic and pneumatics to troubleshoot and repair a wide variety of control systems.
• Performs necessary and essential electrical work required to maintain and operate heating and air conditioning systems.
• Maintains, repairs, and installs ice making equipment, ventilation and exhaust systems, air ducts with actuating dampers, remote AC equipment and other air tempering equipment.
• Maintains, repairs, and installs hot water boilers, heat pumps of various tonnage, low pressure steam boilers, forced air, and other related equipment.
• Maintains, troubleshoots, repairs, and installs air compressors.
• Becomes knowledgeable in and utilizes the government’s Recurring Work Program in maintaining systems on base.
• Performs other related duties associated to the job classification.

This is a temporary position and could end November 14, but does have the possibility to extend until April.

$31.83 to $31.83 per hour

Required Education and Experience:

May work in both indoor and outdoor environments. Tasks may be performed on uneven, inclined, hard and/or carpeted floors, cement structures and surfaces, depending on specific work site. May be periodically exposed to confined spaces, hot and cold temperatures, and inclement weather conditions, or other work conditions determined by nature of work.

• Valid state driver’s license
• Must be able to pass respirator fit test requirements in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.134
• Must be able to obtain flight line driving permit
• EPA Technician Certification (CFCs and HFCs)
• Five years’ verifiable experience in HVAC
• CPR certification
• General knowledge of hand and power tools
• Team player; ability to communicate effectively and work harmoniously with others
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand American English to an eighth grade level for a working knowledge of hazardous, safety, and environmental warnings, as per contract requirement