Industrial HVAC Mechanic & Troubleshooter

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs - South Texas Veterans Health Care System (STVHCS) Engineering Service is seeking an Air Conditioning Mechanic. The incumbent maintains, repairs, tests, and troubleshoots non-medical HVAC and refrigeration equipment across the facility.

As a journeyman industrial/commercial HVAC mechanic, you will work under normal supervision, reading blueprints, applying technical practices, and ensuring safe, efficient operation of HVAC systems to minimize downtime.

Qualifications

• Experience in troubleshooting, calibrating, installing and repairing a wide variety of HVAC/R equipment operating within critical tolerances and specifications.
• Ability to read and interpret instructions and blueprints; knowledge of refrigeration cycle and related principles.
• Familiarity with test procedures, equipment, and identifying probable reasons for equipment failure.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair HVACR equipment to meet specs and tolerances.
• Install and service a range of commercial/industrial systems.
• Check for leaks and test systems using prescribed procedures.
• Apply principles of thermodynamics, heat transfer, and refrigerant controls to diagnose issues.

Skills

Equipment Installation

Repair

Troubleshooting

Blueprint Reading

Technical Practices

Tools & Equipment Maintenance

Job description

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs - South Texas Veterans Health Care System (STVHCS) Engineering Service is seeking an Air Conditioning Mechanic. The incumbent maintains, repairs, tests, and troubleshoots non-medical HVAC and refrigeration equipment across the facility.

As a journeyman industrial/commercial HVAC mechanic, you will work under normal supervision, reading blueprints, applying technical practices, and ensuring safe, efficient operation of HVAC systems to minimize downtime.