HVAC Mechanic jobs in Tallahassee, FL

Description

Job Title: HVAC Mechanic / Technician

Department: Facility Operations and Maintenance

Job Summary:

The position requires an intermediate level of computer literacy. Interfacing with members of multiple government agencies through email and responding to work orders/ preventive maintenance schedules through the use of a national maintenance program will be a daily requirement.

Commercial building mechanic needed with experience in the operation and maintenance of boilers, chillers, cooling towers and other HVAC equipment (split systems, mini-splits, water-source heat pumps). Competence in minor plumbing and electrical repairs is a requirement for the position, as well as a minimum of five years of HVAC experience.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Perform maintenance and repair of HVAC systems

• Installation, service, troubleshooting, and repairs including but not limited to; chillers, air handling units, controls, package units, split systems, exhaust fans, hot/chilled water pumps

• Tasks ranging from operation of systems to the examination and evaluation of equipment to determine needed repairs

• Installsair conditioning systems by positioning compressors, motors, condensers, humidifiers, evaporators, heaters, and other components in accordance with design specifications

• Adjust systems for optimal performance

• Maintainsair conditioning systems by checking performance and determining problems

• Installs, maintains and repairs the electrical and pneumatic systems associated with refrigeration and air conditioning equipment from the safety switch throughout the equipment

• Installs, maintains, repairs, operates all types centrifugal and reciprocating air-conditioning systems; also all types of pneumatic/electro-mechanical temperature controls, chillers and boilers

• Performs necessary plumbing procedures to ensure operation of systems and equipment

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to read blue prints, sketches, and specifications pertaining to air conditioning and refrigeration systems; to follow oral instructions; to use shop mathematics; to lay out work

• Requires broad trade knowledge of mechanical principals on standard shop methods of the Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic Trade

• Ability to interpret and develop technical reports

• Able to operate testing equipment for the systems; to use all tools and equipment necessary to this trade; to follow standard methods and procedures for the most part, but on occasion to have the ability and knowledge to perform the unusual and difficult operations

• Proficient written and oral communication skills according to skill requirements

• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment

• Proficient written and oral communication skills according to skill requirements

• Possess strong computer skills, able to read, write, and comprehend written instructional documents

• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals

• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs

• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume

• Proficient Microsoft Office productivity suite

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent

• At least fiveyears of related experience required

• Experience and/or certification in one or more predictive maintenance technologies (vibration analysis, infrared, ultrasound, etc.)

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged period of standing, bending, reaching, and working with hands

• Occasional periods of prolonged exposure to load noises

• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds at times

• Ability to stand, walk, reach with arms and hands as necessary

• Ability to hear and see to position and safety requirement levels

• Occasional exposure to elements such as heat, cold, noise, dust, dirt, and chemicals

Special Qualifications/Requirements:

• Must be able to successfully pass as required a federal, state, or local government's background investigation

• Obtain and maintain security clearance

• Must have EPA certification per CFR part 82f (Universal preferred) for servicing and recovery of refrigerants

• Must be NATE Certified or be able to obtain within 120 days of hire date

Disclaimer:

The duties and responsibilities described are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time; or the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Job Description last Updated: 04/21/2022

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