hvac/refrigeration technician 2 - Athens, United States - Ohio University

Description

Job Description:

Under general direction of a lead worker or supervision by departmental administrator performs highly skilled installation, repair, & preventive maintenance on air conditioning, refrigeration, & heating systems.

Provides work direction, training & mentoring of lower-level air quality technicians and/or other trades workers performing craft duties. Established pattern of good work habits and performance with good interpersonal skills.

• Adheres to all OSHA and/or Ohio University required safety guidelines.
• Provides work direction, training & mentoring for other lower-level air quality technicians engaged in installation, repair, inspection & maintenance (including preventative maintenance) of air conditioning, refrigeration & heating systems.
• Reciprocating, centrifugal, screw and scroll chillers: cleans, repairs, troubleshoots electric fans, controls, compressors, handles refrigerant.
• Absorption chillers:

cleans and repairs; troubleshoots electric fans, controls, pumps, etc. Handles bromide.

• Dorm, dining & laboratory refrigeration: cleans and repairs; troubleshoots walk-in coolers, freezers, ice machines, compressors, electric controls, pumps, etc. Repairs air conditioning, refrigeration, and heating systems, thermostats, relays, valves, controls, compressors & filters; solders piping as necessary.
• Periodically inspects & tests installed equipment for proper assembly of components checking for any needed repairs & compliance with technical orders, blueprints, schematics, diagrams, specifications, handbooks.
• Installs, repairs, calibrates, and troubleshoots pneumatic, electric, & DDC controls, VAV systems; reads and interprets wiring diagrams, schematics, PID diagrams, piping diagrams; identifies elements of process control (e.g., sensors, transmitters, variable frequency drives, controllers); installs, splices, and terminates low-voltage connections for control instrumentation wiring; generates new documentation, suggests & makes required modification to system as needed; uses laptop computer and appropriate software to troubleshoot and adjust HVAC controls.
• Split systems:

cleans and repairs; troubleshoots electric fans, controls, compressors, solenoid valves, etc. Installs & operates refrigeration, air conditioning, & heating units.

• Performs inventory control, work scheduling. Completes necessary documentation. Uses computerized maintenance management system ( CMMS ).
• Cleans and repairs window units, troubleshoots electric fans and compressors. Repairs, maintains, troubleshoots, and installs air compressors.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Journey-level working knowledge of air conditioning & heating technology.
• Skill in installation and maintenance of air conditioning, refrigeration and heating equipment.
• Proficient use of personal computer and Windows operating system.
• Read and write common vocabulary in sentence structure;
• Add, subtract, multiply & divide whole numbers, calculate fractions, decimals and percentages;
• Ability to apply principles to solve practical problems.
• Ability to carry out instructions in written, oral, and pictorial form.
• Work independently or with others.
• Demonstrate willingness to work with diverse populations.
• Demonstrate dexterity and skill in use of craft-associated hand and/or power tools and equipment.
• Knowledge of all applicable OSHA and/or Ohio University guidelines and procedures.
• Work at heights;
• Lift up to 50 lbs.;
• An established pattern of good work habits and performance with good interpersonal skills.

Training & Experience:

• 48 months skilled experience in HVAC , refrigeration, controls, or equivalent.
• EPA refrigerant handling certification.
• Successful completion of any pertinent tests may be required.
• Valid driver's license.

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements:

• May be exposed to dirt, grease, odors, cramped conditions, extreme hot or cold temperatures, heights, and electrical hazards; may be exposed to dangerous machinery; confined spaces.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of employee mentoring, training, development and inventory control**Developed after Employment.

Planning Unit:
Vice President for Finance & Administration


Department:
Air Conditioning & Refrigeration

Applicants may contact this person if they have questions about this position: Kirby Bowling )


Employment Type:
full-time regular


Advertised Salary:
AFSCME |08|Minimum hourly rate $23.66