H.V.A.C. Mechanic ‘A’

Job Summary Journeyman level work in the installation, maintenance and repair of refrigeration, airconditioning, automatic plans and automatic temperature control equipment. Essential Functions An employee in these trades analyzes, tests, adjusts and repairs automatic, oil and gas-fired boiler controls. Work involves checking readings on meters and gauges andadjusting equipment controls in order to verify readings under specified operatingconditions. Significant to the work is recording and analyzing equipment temperature,hours of operation, fuel consumption and temperature to diagnose equipmentmalfunctions. Repairs, installs, and maintains gas and oil burners and controls, tanks, pressure vessels,and related industrial and residential equipment gauges and valves, including pressure,sequential boiler lead-lag and safety valves and gauges. Repairs, adjusts and replaces compressors, direct current and alternating current motors,receivers and condensers; adjusts or changes belts; replaces gaskets, hinges, andhardware; changes units with refrigerant and oil; may move equipment for replacement toother locations where assigned. Installs and adjusts expansion valves, thermostats, relays, sealed units, electric motorsand pressure controls; installs evaporators, and copper tubing; sweats copper joints; usesgauges, wheel pullers and other small hand tools common to the trade. Operates large central air conditioning and refrigeration systems, adjusting controls tomeet changing conditions; inspects fans, pumps and compressors for proper operation;examines refrigerant lines for leaks; maintains oil and refrigerant pressures on suction anddischarge; adjusts temperature and humidity controls; Checks readings on meters and gauges; adjusts equipment controls in order to verifyreadings under specified operating conditions; records data such as equipmenttemperature, hours of operation, fuel consumption, and temperature in diagnosingequipment malfunctions. Tests, adjusts, installs, and repairs equipment following blueprints, schematic drawings,and verbal and written instructions. Installs, repairs, inspects and calibrates various industrial, commercial and residential typethermostatic controls used to regulate school district air conditioning, refrigeration andheating systems. Calibrates pressure activated thermostats used on H.V.A.C. equipment using trades testfixtures and tools; tests and adjusts thermostatic controls to insure they operate accordingto design specifications; repairs and installs temperature control equipment according tospecifications. Reads thermometers and temperature-control recording charts, flow-meters and gauges todetermine when temperature or humidity conditions are not within specified ranges;performs equipment repairs and adjustment when indicated. May estimate, order and transport necessary materials to complete work order(s) atassigned location. Oversees the work of “B” Mechanics and trainees in the trade.Other Functions Performs incidental work as required. Minimum Requirements Education equivalent to the completion of the twelfth school grade. One year of full-time, paid, journeyman level experience in the appropriate trade area. Knowledge, Skills And Abilities Considerable knowledge of the principles and theories governing the operation of air-conditioning and refrigeration equipment, automatic temperature controls, and automaticplants. Considerable knowledge of the practices, materials, methods and tools used in the repairand maintenance of air-conditioning and refrigeration equipment, automatic temperaturecontrols and automatic plants. Considerable knowledge of the principles of electricity as they apply to the repair andmaintenance of air-conditioning and refrigeration equipment, automatic temperaturecontrols. Knowledge of the operation of electronic controls and motors associates with the operationof heating and cooling systems, automatic plants and automatic temperature controls. Considerable knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of the trades. Skill in the care and use of tools and equipment used to install, repair, and calibrate aboveequipment and controls. Ability to interpret and work from diagrams. Ability to prepare records and reports of work performed. Ability to diagnose and repair equipment malfunctions. Ability to interpret and work from blueprints, schematic drawings and specifications. Ability to diagnose defects in and repair a variety of controls associated with H.V.A.C.equipment. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with superior andassociates. Disclaimer The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work beingperformed by people assigned to this classification. This is not an exhaustive list of all theResponsibilities, Duties, And Skills Required Of Personnel So Classified. Nondiscrimination The School District of Philadelphia provides to all persons equal access to all categories ofemployment in this District, regardless of race, color, age, creed, religion, sex, sexualorientation, ancestry, national origin or handicap/disability, gender identity, or geneticinformation. Please refer to Board Policy 104 for further information regarding the District'scommitment to Nondiscrimination in Employment Practices. Certificates/Licenses Possession of a proper class license valid to operate a motor vehicle in the Commonwealthof Pennsylvania prior to appointment and during tenure of appointment.Responsibilities, Duties, And Skills Required Of Personnel So Classified. Nondiscrimination The School District of Philadelphia provides to all persons equal access to all categories ofemployment in this District, regardless of race, color, age, creed, religion, sex, sexualorientation, ancestry, national origin or handicap/disability, gender identity, or geneticinformation. Please refer to Board Policy 104 for further information regarding the District'scommitment to Nondiscrimination in Employment Practices. Certificates/Licenses Possession of a proper class license valid to operate a motor vehicle in the Commonwealthof Pennsylvania prior to appointment and during tenure of appointment.Primary LocationUnited StatesJobFacilities & MaintenanceScheduleRegularEmployee StatusEntry LevelJob PostingNov 30, 2022, 2:32:03 PMUnion Affiliation32BJ- District 1201 (32BJ)Overtime StatusExemptUnposting DateOngoing