Job Description:

Union Position - Local 501 Union Scale: $32.46 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Determine the sequence required to install, maintain, adjust, modify and perform major overhaul and repair of refrigerated air conditioning, refrigeration, heating and ventilating systems, such as; absorption heater/chiller, centrifugal chiller, ice makers, walk-in freezer/refrigerator, carbon monoxide monitoring system.

Performs calibration of all electrical and pneumatic control components, by interpreting blue prints, manufacturer and Convention Center specifications and written and verbal instructions.

 AS WELL AS:

Operates, maintains, and makes minor repairs on facility equipment such as; absorption heater/chiller, building automation system, air dryers and domestic hot water heater.

Repairs, maintains, troubleshoots and performs preventative maintenance of equipment such as; walk-in freezer/refrigerator, reach-in freezer/refrigerator, air handler system (exhaust ventilation, return air systems), direct expansion package system, split systems, water treatment of open and closed loop systems, cooling towers, circulating pumps.

Conducts routine visual inspection of equipment.

Performs preventative maintenance on equipment such as changing oil, air/water filters, water, cleaning equipment, lubricating equipment, and making adjustments where necessary.

Completes daily work activity reports, sign of all completed work requests and make all log book entries.

Informs Plant Operations Supervisor of necessary parts needed for equipment repairs and status of completed/uncompleted work requests.

Requirements

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) plus successful completion of craft apprenticeship program or on the job training program providing journeyman level experience; and five years related experience in refrigeration/air conditioning and heating/ventilation at a large facility and/or training (preferred); or equivalent combination of education and experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents such as blue prints, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.  Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.  Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.  Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.  Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

EPA Certification required.

Valid California Drives License required.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of building automation systems.  Knowledge of plumbing and pipefitting preferred. Experience working with refrigeration systems preferred. Experience working with voltage levels between 5V and 480V.  Experience working with single and three phase circuits and components.  Knowledge of safe work practices, procedures, tools, equipment and techniques used in the trade.  Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and the general public.  Ability to work flexible hours including evenings weekends and holidays.  Ability to provide operating instructions and pass on knowledge to HVAC Engineer.  Must be able to respond to emergency calls.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS 

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly 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.  The employee is occasionally required to sit.  The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception. Employee will be required to climb ladders to access work areas located at high elevations; maximum elevation is 100 feet. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts.  The employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles.  The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; confined spaces; extreme cold; extreme heat; and risk of electrical shock.  The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

 

 

Education

Preferred

• High School or better

Licenses & Certifications

Required

• Drivers License-Class C

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)

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