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