MAINTENANCE (HVAC TECH)

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (CONT.):

  Test and examine boiler operations, observing meter and pressure gauges; conduct boiler water quality test and treatment; adjust boiler burner combustion.

  Lubricate and pack heating, ventilation, refrigeration, and air-conditioning motors, pumps, fans, and other equipment. 

 Install and calibrate systems; install copper tubing and repair pipes and tubing as necessary; test joints and insulate pipes of refrigeration and air conditioning systems; flush boilers, descale tubing; rebuild pressure and temperature safety valves and water pumps.

  Install, rebuild, replace or repair fans, motors, thermostats, fuses, filters, bearings, valves, controls, gaskets and other equipment as necessary. 

 Maintain related records concerning time, labor and materials; maintain log of tasks performed and write reports as required.

  Perform other duties as assigned.  Maintain regular attendance.

 KNOWLEDGE OF: 

 Standard practices of the HVAC and refrigeration trade.

  Theory of HVAC and refrigeration systems. 

 Materials, methods and tools used in the operation and repair of HVAC and refrigeration systems. 

 Applicable building codes, ordinances and regulations of State and local authorities pertaining to HVAC, refrigeration and boilers. 

 Air compressors and pneumatic controls. 

 Cooling tower and boiler water treatment.

  Manual and electrical tools and equipment applicable to the HVAC and refrigeration trade.

  Welding and soldering techniques. 

 Health and safety regulations. 

 Basic record-keeping techniques. 

 Proper methods of storing equipment, materials and supplies.