HVAC Services Mechanic - RMS Services

HVAC Mechanic Job Description Overview: Install, service, or repair heating and air conditioning systems in residences or commercial establishments. High Level Job Functions: Obtain and maintain required certifications. Comply with all applicable standards, policies, and procedures, including safety procedures and the maintenance of a clean work area. Repair or replace defective equipment, components, or wiring. Test electrical circuits or components for continuity, using electrical test equipment. Reassemble and test equipment following repairs. Inspect and test systems to verify system compliance with plans and specifications or to detect and locate malfunctions. Discuss heating-cooling system malfunctions with users to isolate problems or to verify that malfunctions have been corrected. Record and report all faults, deficiencies, and other unusual occurrences, as well as the time and materials expended on work orders. Test pipe or tubing joints or connections for leaks, using pressure gauge or soap-and-water solution. Adjust system controls to setting recommended by manufacturer to balance system, using hand tools. Recommend, develop, or perform preventive or general maintenance procedures, such as cleaning, power-washing, or vacuuming equipment, oiling parts, or changing filters. Lay out and connect electrical wiring between controls and equipment, according to wiring diagrams, using electrician's hand tools. Install auxiliary components to heating-cooling equipment, such as expansion and discharge valves, air ducts, pipes, blowers, dampers, flues, and stokers, following blueprints. Assist with other work in coordination with repair and maintenance teams. Install, connect, and adjust thermostats, humidistats, and timers, using hand tools. Generate work orders that address deficiencies in need of correction. Join pipes or tubing to equipment and to fuel, water, or refrigerant source, to form complete circuit. Assemble, position and mount heating or cooling equipment, following blueprints. Study blueprints, design specifications, and manufacturers' recommendations to ascertain the configuration of heating or cooling equipment components and to ensure the proper installation of components. Cut or drill holes in floors, walls, or roof to install equipment, using power saws or drills. Wrap pipes in insulation, securing it in place with cement or wire bands. Measure, cut, thread, or bend pipe or tubing, using pipe fitter's tools. Fabricate, assemble, or install duct work or chassis parts, using portable metal-working tools or welding equipment. Detailed Job Functions: Performing General Physical Activities Apply cleaning solvents Cut, bend, or thread pipe for gas, air, hydraulic, or water lines Install insulating materials Install sheet metal assemblies in supportive framework Install/string electrical or electronic cable or wiring Move or fit heavy objects Making Decisions and Solving Problems Determine project methods and procedures Handling and Moving Objects Assemble and install pipe sections, fittings, or plumbing fixtures Bend pipes Bend tubing or conduit Fabricate, assemble, or disassemble manufactured products by hand Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material Conduct performance testing Pressure test piping system or equipment for leaks Getting Information Obtain information from clients, customers, or patients Read blueprints Read schematics Read specifications Read technical drawings Read work order, instructions, formulas, or processing charts Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment Adjust or set mechanical controls or components Assemble, dismantle, or reassemble equipment or machinery Conduct tests to locate mechanical system malfunction Diagnose mechanical problems in machinery or equipment Inspect machinery or equipment to determine adjustments or repairs needed Install equipment or attachments on machinery or related structures Lubricate machinery, equipment, or parts Maintain or repair industrial or related equipment/machinery Maintain or repair work tools or equipment Maintain welding machines or equipment Position, align, or level machines, equipment, or structures Repair or adjust measuring or control devices Repair or replace gas, steam, sewer, or water piping or fixtures Repair or replace malfunctioning or worn mechanical components Test mechanical products or equipment Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events Identify properties of metals for repair or fabrication activities Understand detailed electronic design specifications Understand service or repair manuals Understand technical operating, service, or repair manuals Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge Use basic plumbing techniques Use combination welding procedures Use knowledge of metric system Use knowledge of ventilation systems Use knowledge of welding filler rod types Use oral or written communication techniques Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards Adhere to safety procedures Perform safety inspections in industrial, manufacturing or repair setting Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment Analyze operation of malfunctioning electrical or electronic equipment Install electrical conduit or tubing Install electrical fixtures or components Install electronic equipment, components, or systems Install or replace meters, regulators, or related measuring or control devices Install/connect electrical equipment to power circuit Repair or replace electrical wiring, circuits, fixtures, or equipment Repair refrigeration or HVAC equipment Replace electronic components Test electrical/electronic wiring, equipment, systems or fixtures Test electronic or electrical circuit connections Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships Controlling Machines and Processes Control HVAC equipment Fabricate ducting Fabricate sheet metal parts or items Operate sheet metal fabrication machines Solder electrical or electronic connections or components Use acetylene welding/cutting torch Use arc welding equipment Use electrical or electronic test devices or equipment Use electronic calibration devices Use hand or power tools Use hand or power woodworking tools Use high voltage apparatus Use pipe fitting equipment Use precision measuring devices in mechanical repair work Use precision tools in electronics repair Use pressure gauges Use soldering equipment Use tube bending equipment Use voltmeter, ammeter, or ohmmeter Weld together metal parts, components, or structures A Current Valid Driver's License is Required.