HVAC Technician

Job Summary

FSI is looking to hire an HVAC Technician to join our team. In addition to the hourly wage, H&W dollars are provided to offset the cost of medical insurance. This is an additional $10.50 an hour on non-overtime hours. The HVAC Technician will perform heating, ventilations, and air-conditioning mechanic installation, perform preventive maintenance and repairs environmental-control systems and equipment. Identifying maintenance risks on equipment. Diagnose electrical and mechanical faults for HVAC systems. Clean, adjust and repair systems, and perform warranty services.

Responsibilitiesinclude the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Manage heating, ventilation & cooling equipment such as fans, vacuum pumps, air compressors, vents and ducts, and lubrication oil coolers used in buildings or industrial processes by performing the following duties.
• Install, service and repair environmental-control systems in residences, office buildings, and other commercial establishments, utilizing knowledge of refrigeration theory, pipe-fitting, and structural layout.
• Mount compressors and condenser units on platform or floor, using hand tools, following blueprints or engineering specifications.
• Fabricate, assemble, and install ductwork and chassis parts, using portable metalworking tools and welding equipment.
• Install evaporator unit in chassis or in air-duct system, using hand tools.
• Cut and bend tubing to correct length and shape, using cutting and bending equipment and tools.
• Join tubing or pipes to various refrigerating units by means of sleeves, couplings or unions, and solders joints, using torch, forming complete circuit for refrigerant.
• Install expansion and discharge valves in circuit.
• Connect motors, compressors, temperature controls, humidity controls and circulating ventilation fans to control panels and connects control panels to power source.
• Install air and water filters in completed installation.
• Inject small amount of refrigerant into compressor to test systems and add Freon gas to build up prescribed operating pressure.
• Observe pressure and vacuum gauges and adjust controls to insure proper operation.
• Test joints and connections for gas leaks, using gauges or soap and water solution.
• Wrap pipes in insulation batting and secures them in place with cement or wire bands.
• Replace defective breaker controls, thermostats, switches, fuses, and electrical wiring to repair installed units, using electrician’s hand tools and test equipment.
• May install, repair and service air conditioners, ranging from fifteen to twenty tons cooling capacity, in warehouses and small factory buildings.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements

• One (1)-year certificate from college or technical school; or three to six months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• All state or federal license requirements; or any licenses or certificates that may be required by the contract in which the employee is working.

About FSI

Facility Services, Inc (FSI) is a premier services company dedicated to providing total base operations and maintenance on military bases, hospitals, research facilities, and specialty buildings across the United States and Alaska. Our primary focus has always been to provide excellent customer service and quality craftsmanship to the United States Department of Defense and other federal agencies; while also, doing what is right for our employees.

We believe in a culture of engagement, collaboration, and achievement. We support our workforce with the tools and resources needed to achieve success for themselves and our customers. The hard work, experienced skills, and innovative solutions of our FSI Team is what sets us apart. As a family-focused company, we care about the well-being of our employees and their families. Check us out at www.facilityservicesinc.com.

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