HVAC Tech I

$27.36 per hour

Onsite

PRIDE Industries is a fast-paced company with a mission: To Create Jobs for People with Disabilities while providing high quality, value-added solutions to our nationwide customers. We are currently recruiting to fill the following position:

This position is on a federal AbilityOne contract that requires that most of the work hours are performed by employees with disabilities. Due to program requirements, this particular position needs to be filled by a person with a disability

 

 

There are no direct reports with this position.

 

 

Under general supervision, The HVAC I (Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning) I technician performs various technical work repairing, replacement, and installation of HVAC equipment to include furnaces, heat pumps, package units, split systems, ranging from residential HVAC/R equipment to light commercial equipment. Duties also consist on performing maintenance and being knowledgeable on the fundamentals of refrigeration equipment.

 

 

1. *Install, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain various residential and light commercial HVAC equipment.

2. *Cut and bend tubing to correct length and shape.

3. *Utilize skills in plumbing, mechanical, electrical, HVAC and refrigeration systems.

4. *Observe and interpret refrigeration pressures and vacuum gauges and adjusts controls to ensure proper operation. Able to perform recovery and vacuum.

5. *Test joints and connections for gas leaks.

6. *Wrap pipes in insulation batting and secures them in place.

7. *Replace defective Controls, fuses, and electrical wiring to repair installed units.

8. Repair and replace residential and light commercial evaporative A/C units.

9. *Repair and replace residential and light commercial heating systems.

10. * Ensure PRIDE safety policies and procedures are followed.

11. *Respond to EMERGENCY calls after work hours.

12. Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

 

- One to three years of field experience servicing residential and light commercial HVAC equipment;

- Able to use industry hand and machine tools (i.e. vacuum pumps, refrigeration gauges);

- Ability to read, interpret and work from schematics and written instructions;

- Proficient in electrical trouble shooting (i.e. single phase and three phase motors, compressors, contactors, relays and sensors)

 

 

Not Applicable

 

 

Employees must have the ability to perform the following physical demands for extended periods of time with or without assistance:

 

• Maneuvering to, in, and around equipment.

• Bending, kneeling, stooping and reaching.

• Climbing steps tools or ladders.

• Lifting and moving heavy equipment up to 35 pounds.

• Climbing ladders to gain access to roof top equipment

 

 

The following licenses or certificates may be required depending on local, state and/or contract requirments.

 

EPA Certification

R410A Safety

Valid Driver's License

 

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to this job. Employees are expected to follow their supervisor’s instructions and to perform the tasks requested by their supervisors. 

 

 

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Learn more about who we are and what we stand for at www.prideindustries.com.

 

PRIDE Industries is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

 

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