HVAC Tech I

PRIDE Industries; Fort Bliss (TX); On-site; USD 77,146,000 - 78,523,000; Full time

Job summary

PRIDE Industries is recruiting for an HVAC Tech I to perform installation, maintenance, and repair of residential and light commercial HVAC systems under general supervision. This onsite, non-exempt role requires practical knowledge of HVAC, refrigeration, and electrical systems, with a commitment to safety.

The position involves troubleshooting, servicing and replacing components, reading schematics, and working with a variety of handy tools.

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)

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 and interpret refrigeration pressures and vacuum gauges and adjusts controls to ensure proper operation.
• 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.

Skills

HVAC experience

Tools proficiency

Reading schematics

Electrical troubleshooting

Tools

Vacuum pumps

Refrigeration gauges

Electrical test equipment

Job description

Pay Rate

$$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:

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Job Description

PRIDE Industries

Job Description

Job:HVAC Tech I

Job Code:R30 - BL-HVAC Tech I

SCAOccup:23410Heating, 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:

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

*DenotesEssential 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:

• 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.