HVAC Mechanic

JOB SUMMARY

Performs specialty level heating, ventilation, and air conditioning work in the maintenance, alteration, installation, and repair of boilers, heating, refrigeration, and air conditioning systems and equipment. Work involves:  constructing, servicing, advising on, repairing, and altering of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems and equipment; troubleshooting control circuits; calibrating electrical, pneumatic, and electronic control systems; determining presence of lead based paint; and maintaining related records.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Performs general specialty HVAC work in the construction, repair, and alteration of heating, ventilation, refrigeration, and air conditioning systems and equipment.
• Plans and organizes daily work routine.  
• Establishes priorities for the completion of work in accordance with sound time-management methodology; estimates expected time of completion of elements of work; establishes personal schedule accordingly; and implements work activities in accordance with priorities and estimated schedules.  
• Maintains a calendar for meetings, deadlines and events.
• Responds to work orders; efficiently and effectively uses materials, equipment, and labor.
• Repairs and maintains large commercial air conditioners and heat pumps in the Authority’s office buildings.
• Services and repairs residential HVAC units.
• Uses electrical and HVAC test devices; troubleshoots and repairs control circuits.
• Replaces or repairs compressors and motors; repairs a variety of HVAC equipment in the housing units including refrigerators and window units.
• Checks accuracy and calibrates electrical, pneumatic, and electronic control systems.
• Inspects work areas for signs of deteriorating paints; determines from lists provided if lead based paint is present in the area; and performs repairs in accordance with lead based paint (LBP) remediation procedures.
• Strives to anticipate work to be done; initiates proper and acceptable direction for completion of work with a minimum of supervision and instruction.
• Seeks expert or experienced advice.
• Researches problems, situations, and alternatives before exercising judgment.
• Identifies problems or situations as they occur and specifies decision objectives; identifies or assists in identifying alternative solutions to problems or situations; and implements decisions in accordance with prescribed and effective policies and procedures with a minimum or errors.  
• Seeks expert or experience advice and researches problems, situations, and alternatives before exercising judgment.
• Troubleshoots control circuits; replaces faulty thermostats, wiring, and control devices.
• Handles requests, suggestions, and complaints from other departments, staff, and tenants.
• Performs preventive maintenance on heating, air conditioning, and air handling equipment; changes filters.
• Orders and stocks HVAC parts and equipment.
• Maintains related records of work.
• Adheres to all safety and housekeeping standards established by the Authority and various regulatory agencies; sees that the standards are not violated.  
• Maintains a clean and orderly workplace. 
• Drives among locations.
• Performs related duties as required.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE 

High school diploma or equivalent supplemented by courses in HVAC systems; 5 years of related work experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required skills, knowledge, and abilities to perform this job.  

Certification, License, and Special Requirements: 

• Valid North Carolina (NC) driver’s license.
• Drug testing and criminal background check are required
• Refrigerant Transition and Recovery Certification required.
• Visual Assessment Certification on Lead-Based Paint (or obtain within required time frame of date of hire).
• Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Refrigerant Handling certification desired.
• North Carolina HVAC License (Heating-Group 2) preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

•    Knowledge of the standard practices, principles, and methods of the HVAC trade.  

•    Knowledge of tools and materials used in repairing or replacing commercial and residential HVAC systems and devices.  

•    Knowledge of Authority policies, standards, and prescribed procedures.

•    Knowledge of related safety and housekeeping standards established by the Authority and various regulatory agencies.

•    Skill in using plumbing tools and equipment used in the trade.  

•    Skill in making accurate arithmetic calculations.  

•    Skill in planning and organizing.

•    Ability to follow oral and written instructions.  

•    Ability to exercise immediate remedial action to correct any quality deficiencies that occur in areas of responsibility.  

•    Ability to interact with all Authority departments and divisions, co-workers, supervisors, professionals, and the general public.

•    Ability to meet deadlines and standards.

•    Ability to be tactful and courteous.

•    Ability to analyze situation and select appropriate course of action using independent judgment.

•    Ability to read and work from blueprints, drawings, or sketches.  

 Physical Demands:   

The work is sedentary work and requires exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally to move objects. Additionally, the following physical abilities are required: manual dexterity, handling, hearing, mental acuity, reaching, speaking, talking, visual acuity in preparing/analyzing data/transcribe/using computer terminal/conducting extensive reading, visual acuity in operating motor vehicles, and walking.

Working Conditions:   

Work is performed in a dynamic environment that requires sensitivity to change and responsiveness to changing goals, priorities, and needs. Works overtime as required