Essential Job Functions

Position: Mechanic Air Conditioning

Department: Engineering

Normal Working Hours:

Varied

Past Work Experience Requirements:

Journeyman skill level to consist of accepted 4 year apprentice program with classroom time and 8000 worked hours or experience and technical skills equal to the apprenticeship from working in the trade for a number of years. Candidate’s skills to be representative of the attached basic skill list.

Educational Requirements:

High School Diploma or G.E.D.

Communication Skills/Customer Service:

Ability to communicate effectively with internal and external customers

Present a professional, positive and helpful attitude at all times when interacting with guests and co-workers. Exhibits an understanding of Human Relations and functions as a “team player”.

Observe additional maintenance needs requiring attention and report those to the supervisor

Technical Requirements:

Valid West Virginia’s Driver’s License

EPA refrigerant certification

Diagnosis, repair, operational checkout, start-ups, preventive maintenance, equipment installation and cleaning.

Physical Requirements:

Lifting up to 70 pounds regularly

Walking

Standing

Climbing ladders, scaffolding, stairs continuously

Work Conditions:

Hot

Cold

Dirty

Wet

Long hours

Confined spaces

Working in high places and on scaffolding

Required Supervision:

Ability to follow specific general instructions

Independent decision making skills required

Ability to work independently

Other Requirements:

Computer skills

Time management skills

Overtime required

Basic Skills – see attached listing

* Requirements Subject to Change

BASIC SKILLS:

Preventative Maintenance & building checks

Comb coils

Rigging

Piping practices

Refrigerant handling

Residential troubleshooting & repair

Commercial troubleshooting & repair

Furnace & air conditioner change outs

Advanced controls; electric, pneumatic, DDS

Refrigerant circuits & accessories

Air properties & distribution

Advanced electricity

Compressor & heat pump change outs

Building air balancing

Commercial refrigeration

Chilled water systems

Zone systems & control

Advanced controls; economy, set back, humidification

Water treatment

HVAC system design

Blueprint reading

Cooling Towers

Pump troubleshooting & repair

TXV troubleshooting & repair

VAV system operations

Static pressure control

Soldering & brazing-advanced

Advanced Sheet metal

Hydronic & heat pump systems

Refrigerant systems cleanup

Outdoor reset controls

Job estimating, management & accountability

Analyze electrical systems

EMS

Centrifugal systems

C02, C0 & 02 Control

Continuing education