HVAC Mechanic

Performs specialty level heating, ventilation, and air conditioning work in the maintenance, alteration, installation, and repair of boilers, heating, refrigeration, and air conditioning systems and equipment. Work involves: constructing, servicing, advising on, repairing, and altering of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems and equipment; troubleshooting control circuits; calibrating electrical, pneumatic, and electronic control systems; determining presence of lead based paint;

and maintaining related records.

• Performs general specialty HVAC work in the construction, repair, and alteration of heating, ventilation, refrigeration, and air conditioning systems and equipment.
• Plans and organizes daily work routine.
• Establishes priorities for the completion of work in accordance with sound time-management methodology; estimates expected time of completion of elements of work; establishes personal schedule accordingly; and implements work activities in accordance with priorities and estimated schedules.
• Maintains a calendar for meetings, deadlines and events.
• Responds to work orders; efficiently and effectively uses materials, equipment, and labor.
• Repairs and maintains large commercial air conditioners and heat pumps in the Authority’s office buildings.
• Services and repairs residential HVAC units.
• Uses electrical and HVAC test devices; troubleshoots and repairs control circuits.
• Replaces or repairs compressors and motors; repairs a variety of HVAC equipment in the housing units including refrigerators and window units.
• Checks accuracy and calibrates electrical, pneumatic, and electronic control systems.
• Inspects work areas for signs of deteriorating paints; determines from lists provided if lead based paint is present in the area; and performs repairs in accordance with lead based paint (LBP) remediation procedures.
• Strives to anticipate work to be done; initiates proper and acceptable direction for completion of work with a minimum of supervision and instruction.
• Seeks expert or experienced advice.
• Researches problems, situations, and alternatives before exercising judgment.
• Identifies problems or situations as they occur and specifies decision objectives; identifies or assists in identifying alternative solutions to problems or situations; and implements decisions in accordance with prescribed and effective policies and procedures with a minimum or errors.
• Seeks expert or experience advice and researches problems, situations, and alternatives before exercising judgment.
• Troubleshoots control circuits; replaces faulty thermostats, wiring, and control devices.
• Handles requests, suggestions, and complaints from other departments, staff, and tenants.
• Performs preventive maintenance on heating, air conditioning, and air handling equipment; changes filters.
• Orders and stocks HVAC parts and equipment.
• Maintains related records of work.
• Adheres to all safety and housekeeping standards established by the Authority and various regulatory agencies; sees that the standards are not violated.
• Maintains a clean and orderly workplace.
• Drives among locations.
• Performs related duties as required.

High school diploma or equivalent supplemented by courses in HVAC systems; 5 years of related work experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required skills, knowledge, and abilities to perform this job.

• Valid North Carolina (NC) driver’s license.
• Drug testing and criminal background check are required
• Refrigerant Transition and Recovery Certification required.
• Visual Assessment Certification on Lead-Based Paint (or obtain within required time frame of date of hire).
• North Carolina HVAC License (Heating-Group
  2) preferred.

• Knowledge of the standard practices, principles, and methods of the HVAC trade.

• Knowledge of tools and materials used in repairing or replacing commercial and residential HVAC systems and devices.

• Knowledge of Authority policies, standards, and prescribed procedures.

• Knowledge of related safety and housekeeping standards established by…