HVAC Mechanic

Job DetailsJob Location: Austin, TXSalary Range: $28.50 - $33.43 HourlyJob Shift: GraveyardPosition Summary:

The HVAC Mechanic will be responsible for the installation, repair, and maintenance of all types of HVAC equipment at a Journeyman level of service including air-conditioning equipment, refrigeration equipment, HVAC control systems, and more.

Pay Rate: $33.43 total hourly compensation

Shift: Tuesday - Saturday, 10:00pm - 6:30am (overnight)

Essential Job Functions:

Performs the maintenance, diagnostic testing, overhauling, installation, and effects repairs on a large variety of types of refrigeration, dehumidification, air-conditioning, ventilation and heating systems equipment and controls within critically controlled environmental installations. 

Research specifications as provided by other parties and makes installation corrections required ensuring proper function of equipment as required by tenant agency requirements. 

Performs preventative maintenance functions which include, but are not limited to: changing filters; cleaning cooling towers, cleaning heating and cooling coils, etc. 

Performs a wide variety of building maintenance tasks, which must be performed to proficiency including, but not limited to adjustments and repairs to HVAC and Electrical systems. 

Functions independently and/or in teams. Relied upon to make decisions and sound recommendations concerning HVAC operations and maintenance. 

Fabricates, assembles, and installs ductwork and chassis parts using portable metalworking tools and welding equipment. 

Installs evaporator units in chassis or in air-duct system, using hand tools. 

Cuts and bends tubing to correct length and shape, using cutting and bending equipment and tools. Cuts and threads pipe, using machine-threading or hand-threading equipment. 

Joins tubing or pipes to various refrigerating units by means of sleeves, couplings or unions, and solders joints, using torch, forming complete circuit for refrigerant. 

Installs expansion and discharge valves in circuit. 

Connects motors, compressors, temperature controls, humidity controls, and circulating ventilation fans to control panels and connects control panels to power source. 

Installs air and water filters in completed installation. 

Injects refrigerant into compressor to test systems and adds Freon gas to build up prescribed operating pressure. 

Observes pressure and vacuum gauges and adjusts controls to insure proper operation. 

Tests joints and connections for gas leaks, using gauges, electronic leak detector, and electronic micron gauge or soap-and-water solution. 

Wraps pipes in insulation batting and secures them in place with cement or wire bands. 

Replaces defective breaker controls, thermostats, switches, fuses, and electrical wiring to repair installed units using electrician's hand tools and test equipment. 

Other duties as assigned.

QualificationsRequired Skills, Experience, and Education:

EPA Universal (or ability to obtain EPA Universal within 3 months of hire)
Minimum of 3 years (within the past 5 years) of progressive, hands-on HVAC experience in commercial or industrial settings in a large, complex environment
High school diploma or equivalent
Ability to effectively read, write, and speak English
Knowledge of computers and basic computer applications
Ability to read and understand blueprints and schematics
Ability to communicate with a wide range of personnel and stakeholders

Working Environment:

Work takes place in a commercial sized facility with indoor and outdoor exposure. May be exposed to loud noises due to machinery or equipment. Must be able to work in confined spaces with proper training an PPE

Physical Requirements:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop; kneel; crouch; or crawl; and talk; or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision and depth perception. The employee must frequently lift and/or move more than 75 lbs. Must be able to work safely from a ladder or scaffolding. 

Action Facilities Management, INC (AFM) - is a woman-owned small business and a minority business enterprise established in 2001 that provides services to government and commercial clients, currently in 11 states and the District of Columbia. AFM's core competencies are in the areas of Integrated Facilities Management such as Operations and Maintenance, Security Services, Janitorial Services, Emergency Management, and Administrative Support.