HVAC Mechanic

ZipRecruiter; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an experienced HVAC Mechanic to install, maintain, and repair various heating and cooling systems. The role requires expertise in fabrication and assembling HVAC components, as well as necessary certifications. Join an award-winning workplace with a competitive benefits package.

Benefits

Medical/Dental/Vision Coverage

11 Paid Company Holidays

Paid Time Off & Sick Leave

Life Insurance & 401K

Additional $4.41 per hour worked in Health and Welfare Benefits

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience required.
• EPA and CPR certification required.
• Valid driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Perform installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of HVAC systems.
• Read and interpret blueprints and technical instructions.
• Charge refrigeration systems and ensure proper operation.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Repairing

Installation

Maintenance

Education

EPA Certification

CPR Certification

Valid Drivers License

5+ years of experience

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Description

HVAC Mechanic
Full-Time Position
SJ Technologies is looking for a HVAC Mechanic with experience in fabrication, assembling, installing and maintaining refrigeration, cooling, heating systems and their components as per blueprints, schematic drawings and established Engineering Departmental procedures for the purposes of maintaining said services to the buildings and facilities of the federal client.
Inc Magazine, Best Places to Work Award Winner- SJ Technologies is headquartered in Sugar Hill, Georgia, with multiple offices & remote team members across the US. Be a part of an award winning, WOSB-certified small business, specialized in IT Consulting.
We value our team members and their contributions to the SJ team. To show our appreciation, we are proud to offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to qualified and selected candidates. The features of our Employee Benefits Program are designed to promote the health and financial security of you and your family and may include:

• Medical/Dental/Vision Coverage
• 11 Paid Company Holidays
• Paid Time Off & Sick Leave
• Life Insurance & 401K
• Additional $4.41 per hour worked in Health and Welfare Benefits

Responsibilities:
· Perform installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of commercial and industrial air conditioning and refrigeration systems that provide a variety of functions such as heating, cooling, humidifying, dehumidifying, circulating and filtering
· Understanding of systems that use various methods of air conditioning such as mechanical and vapor compression, absorption and air cycle
· Supply air conditioning to areas such as warehouses, aircraft hangars, hospitals and large office buildings and complexes
· Maintain the efficiency, reliability and safety of operation of systems by checking performance, diagnosing problems, and making necessary repairs or adjustments or by replacing defective parts
· Check elements such as low side and high side pressure, temperature of the cooling units, pressure and temperature of the liquid and suction lines, and the running time of the various mechanisms
· Repair or replace fans, pumps, thermostats, humidistats, motors, compressors, valves, gauges, pneumatic and electric controls, filters and other related elements
· Install refrigeration and air conditioning systems by positioning compressors, motors, condensers, humidifiers, dehumidifiers, evaporators, heaters, and other components in accordance with design specifications
· Install and connect auxiliary control mechanisms and piping or tubing
· Connect recording and gauging devices
· Charge refrigeration systems and tests installation for leaks
· Start unit and adjust it for proper operation and optimum performance
· Ability to install, maintain, troubleshoot and repair a wide variety of air conditioning and refrigeration systems including circulating air and chilled water air conditioning systems, high, medium and low temperature refrigeration systems, and total environmental control systems
· Knowledge of the principles and theories of air conditioning and refrigeration as they relate to the refrigeration cycle, heat transfer laws and the use of refrigerant tables
· Ability to read and interpret blueprints, specifications and technical instructions
· Ability to disassemble, repair and reassemble units such as pumps, compressors, chillers, evaporators, condenser and motors
Education and Experience:

• 5+ years of experience required
• EPA Certification required
• CPR Certification required
• Valid Drivers License required

Physical Requirements:
· Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
· Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds at times, if a heavier lift is required, it must not be attempted without assistance
· Must be able to work at a rapid pace for a short period of time
· Occasionally required to perform work by stooping, bending and reaching while in cramped and uncomfortable positions and by walking, kneeling, crouching, and crawling
· Must be able to climb ladders and scaffolds to perform work at various heights
· Normal vision is required