HVAC Mechanic (SC)

King & George, LLC; Covington (KY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled HVAC Mechanic/Technician to maintain, repair, and install HVAC systems. This role involves working with various equipment, including boilers and refrigeration units, ensuring efficient operation and performance. The ideal candidate will possess HVAC certification and broad knowledge of mechanical principles. This position offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic environment where your expertise will contribute to the overall functionality of essential systems. If you thrive in a hands-on role and have a passion for HVAC technology, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• HVAC certification is required for this role.
• Broad trade knowledge of mechanical principles is essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and repair of HVAC systems.
• Install and troubleshoot various refrigeration and air conditioning systems.
• Ensure optimal performance of HVAC systems.

Skills

HVAC certification

Ability to read blueprints

Mechanical principles knowledge

Technical report interpretation

Proficient communication skills

Ability to operate testing equipment

Strong computer skills

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Refrigeration systems

Air conditioning systems

Testing equipment

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: 10103 - GSA KY15 - Covington KY (KY0013ZZ) - Covington, KY

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: High School

Salary Range: Undisclosed

Travel Percentage: Negligible

Job Shift: Any

Job Category: Skilled Labor - Trades

Description

Job Title: HVAC Mechanic / Technician

Department: Facility Operations and Maintenance

Job Summary:

Maintain, repair, install and operate boilers, refrigeration equipment, generators, air conditioning facilities and all appurtenant equipment driven by steam, air, diesel, gas, water, or any other power-developing energy. This position also patrols, inspects, and maintains all mechanical equipment to the end that the most economical and efficient results may be obtained. This position requires HVAC certification.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Perform maintenance and repair of HVAC systems
• 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
• 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, chillers and boilers
• Performs necessary plumbing procedures to ensure operation of systems and equipment

Required Skills/Abilities:

• 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
• Requires broad trade knowledge of mechanical principals on standard shop methods of the Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic Trade
• 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
• Proficient written and oral communication skills according to skill requirements
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment
• Possess strong computer skills, able to read, write, and comprehend written instructional documents
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume