Job Information
Melwood HVAC MECHANIC IV in Ft. Meade, Maryland
Description
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Installs, troubleshoots and repairs heating, air conditioning and refrigeration units, including chillers, boilers and heat pumps
Troubleshoots malfunctioning heating, air conditioning and refrigeration systems to determine the cause of the malfunction
Performs scheduled maintenance inspections, and adjusts, cleans and calibrates various systems to assure proper system operations
Repairs wiring and electronic components associated with automated building management systems
Replaces expansion valves, compressors, motors, coil units and other component parts
Cleans refrigerant systems from hermetic burnouts, evacuates, and charges systems
Troubleshoots and repairs direct digital and pneumatic control systems
Checks distribution systems for proper velocity, volume, temperature, pressure, etc.
Balances air and water treatment systems
Determines cause of and corrects condensation problems
Provides technical assistance with the design of HVAC systems including installations and modifications to existing systems
Prepares records and reports describing procedures, actions taken and recommend solutions.
Prepares and submits requests for supplies and equipment
Responds to emergency service requests
All functions above are Essential
SUPERVISION EXERCISED
None.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED
The incumbent is supervised by the Operations and Maintenance Supervisor
PHYSICAL QUALIFICATIONS
Must be able to sit 50% of the time; stand/walk 50% of the time; must be able to lift, carry, push and or pull 30 lbs.; must be able to speak, hear and see. All of these requirements are necessary in order to properly accomplish all essential functions within this job description.
QUALIFICATIONS
High school diploma or general education degree (GED) with five or more years of progressively responsible experience working with complex HVAC systems and equipment including chillers, boilers, package units, VAV systems (direct digital, pneumatic and automated control systems). Prior experience working on government contract and working with persons with differing abilities preferred.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
· State of Maryland Journeyman License Required
· CFC Certification Required
· Valid Driver’s License Required
· State of Maryland Master HVAC License Preferred
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)