HVAC Technician

HVAC Technician

The HVAC Technician , under general direction, performs work of average to considerable difficulty in the journey-level performance of facilities maintenance to include the primary field of Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (HVAC-R) and performs other tasks as assigned. Inspects, installs, troubleshoots, maintains, repairs and operations refrigeration, all types of air conditioning, evaporative cooking and ventilation equipment plants and systems, including portable units and ice makers. Ensures compliance with Performance Work Statement (PWS) and Amentum ISO 9001 Quality Management System (QMS).

Principal Accountabilities

• Performs scheduled / unscheduled maintenance in accordance with Job Plans.
• Installs, modifies, repairs, constructs, fabricates, troubleshoots and maintains refrigeration and air conditioning (unit sizes up to 35 ton), ventilation and related control systems and equipment according to applicable Technical Publications and directives.
• Installs, adjusts and calibrates thermostats, electronic, pressure and pneumatic controls on HVAC-R systems to maintain a comfortable temperature for employees and proper equipment operation.
• May be required to respond to 24-hour emergency calls for assigned work area to perform emergency equipment repairs during off duty hours using a vehicle, telephone, hand, power and specialty tools and necessary parts / materials.
• Identifies and corrects equipment problems by maintaining HVAC-R equipment in a safe condition, prevent degradation of property and systems and prevent failures that would cause reduction in service.
• Diagnoses and isolates unusual malfunction to individual system components.
• Uses special pressure, temperature and analysis test equipment to determine efficiency and effectiveness of refrigeration cooling.
• Adjusts, calibrates and aligns components for optimum operating efficiency within design limitations.
• Inspects completed or in progress work for compliance with standard operating procedures, safety standards and technical publications.
• Provides technical expertise to facilities personnel to assist them in understanding specific job requirements.
• Conforms to Amentum safety, hazardous material and quality standards. Follows safety standards in working with multiple services, tools and equipment.
• Operates Mechanical Handling Equipment when trained to do so.
• Trains co-workers to perform preventive maintenance and repair work on mechanical portion of equipment.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Works in maintenance shop or warehouse environment and may be required to work outdoors for extended periods.

Minimum Requirements

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