HVAC Tech I

PRIDE Industries; Fort Bliss (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

PRIDE Industries is seeking an HVAC Tech I in Fort Bliss, TX to perform installation, maintenance, and repair of residential and light commercial HVAC equipment. The role requires reading schematics, electrical trouble shooting, and the ability to work with refrigeration systems as part of a federal AbilityOne contract.

Responsibilities include servicing equipment, testing for leaks, and following safety policies. EPA certification, R410A safety, and valid driver’s license are required.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of field experience servicing residential and light commercial HVAC equipment.
• Able to read, interpret and work from schematics and written instructions.
• Proficient in electrical troubleshooting including motors, compressors, relays and sensors.

Responsibilities

• Install, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain various residential and light commercial HVAC equipment.
• Cut and bend tubing to correct length and shape.
• Utilize skills in plumbing, mechanical, electrical, HVAC and refrigeration systems.
• Observe refrigeration pressures and adjust controls to ensure proper operation.
• Test joints and connections for gas leaks.
• Replace defective controls, fuses, and wiring in installed units.
• Repair and replace residential and light commercial evaporative A/C units.
• Repair and replace heating systems; follow safety policies.
• Respond to emergency calls after work hours.

Skills

HVAC troubleshooting

Electrical work

Reading schematics

Tool use

Tools

Vacuum pumps

Refrigeration gauges

Hand tools

Job description

Announcement

PRIDE Industries is a fast-paced company with a mission: To Create Jobs for People with Disabilities while providing high quality, value-added solutions to our nationwide customers. We are currently recruiting to fill the following position:

$27.36 per hour

Telecommute Status: Onsite

Announcement

PRIDE Industries is a fast-paced company with a mission: To Create Jobs for People with Disabilities while providing high quality, value-added solutions to our nationwide customers. We are currently recruiting to fill the following position:

AbilityOne

This position is on a federal AbilityOne contract that requires that most of the work hours are performed by employees with disabilities. Due to program requirements, this particular position needs to be filled by a person with a disability

Job Description

PRIDE Industries

Job: HVAC Tech I

Job Code: R30 - BL-HVAC Tech I

SCA Occup : 23410 Heating, Ventilation, and AC Mechanic

Salary Grade: Federal Wage Determination or Collective Bargaining Agreement

FLSA Status: Non -Exempt

Approval Date: March 2019

SUPERVISES: There are no direct reports with this position.

POSITION SUMMARY: Under general supervision, The HVAC I (Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning) I technician performs various technical work repairing, replacement, and installation of HVAC equipment to include furnaces, heat pumps, package units, split systems, ranging from residential HVAC/R equipment to light commercial equipment. Duties also consist on performing maintenance and being knowledgeable on the fundamentals of refrigeration equipment.

TYPICAL DUTIES

• *Install, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain various residential and light commercial HVAC equipment.
• *Cut and bend tubing to correct length and shape.
• *Utilize skills in plumbing, mechanical, electrical, HVAC and refrigeration systems.
• *Observe and interpret refrigeration pressures and vacuum gauges and adjusts controls to ensure proper operation. Able to perform recovery and vacuum.
• *Test joints and connections for gas leaks.
• *Wrap pipes in insulation batting and secures them in place.
• *Replace defective Controls, fuses, and electrical wiring to repair installed units.
• Repair and replace residential and light commercial evaporative A/C units.
• *Repair and replace residential and light commercial heating systems.
• *Ensure PRIDE safety policies and procedures are followed.
• *Respond to EMERGENCY calls after work hours.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.
• Denotes Essential Job Function

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• One to three years of field experience servicing residential and light commercial HVAC equipment;
• Able to use industry hand and machine tools (i.e. vacuum pumps, refrigeration gauges);
• Ability to read, interpret and work from schematics and written instructions;
• Proficient in electrical trouble shooting (i.e. single phase and three phase motors, compressors, contactors, relays and sensors)

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

Not Applicable

CERTIFICATES REQUIRED

• EPA Certification
• R410A Safety
• Valid Driver's License

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Employees must have the ability to perform the following physical demands for extended periods of time with or without assistance:

• Maneuvering to, in, and around equipment.
• Bending, kneeling, stooping and reaching.
• Climbing steps tools or ladders.
• Lifting and moving heavy equipment up to 35 pounds.
• Climbing ladders to gain access to roof top equipment

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work is performed at a customer's location in office, shop, warehouse, or outdoor environment. May require driving to and from worksite locations. Equipment can be located in crawl spaces, rooftops, and outside facility. Employees may be exposed to hazardous and/or toxic substances, electrical shock, noise from equipment, and depending on external weather conditions, wind, rain, cold, and heat.

DISCLAIMER

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to this job. Employees are expected to follow their supervisor's instructions and to perform the tasks requested by their supervisors.

At PRIDE, we make a difference in the lives of many, one job at a time.

PRIDE Industries is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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