HVAC Technical Opening in Covington, GA! SUMMARY Maintains, repairs, installs, inspects, adjusts commercial and industrial HVAC systems. Supervises and directs the activities of other workers associated with HVAC system operation, repair, installation, etc. Also estimates, lays out, and schedules jobs. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Ability to read and understand system blueprints, specifications, and performance data to determine configuration and purpose of system components such as compressors, motors, pumps, fans, switches, controls, ducts, or pipes. Inspects system to verify system compliance with plans and specifications and to detect malfunctions in system component parts. Opens valves on equipment such as compressors, pumps, and condensers to prepare system for operation and starts equipment and auxiliary machinery. Starts systems, observes operation, reads gauges and instruments, and adjusts mechanisms such as actuators, valves, controls, and pumps to control system operation. Monitors Energy Management System - For alarms, out of spec situations, investigates and takes appropriate actions. Responds to associated Hot/Cold temperature complaints. Discusses system malfunctions with users to isolate problems. Records temperature, pressure, and other readings on logsheet at specified intervals. Operates refrigerant recovery equipment, vacuum pumps, charging equipment and service gauges. Screws, bolts, rivets, welds, and brazes parts to assemble structural and functional components such as motors, controls, switches, gauges, wiring harnesses, valves, pumps, compressors, condensors, cores, and pipes. Installs wiring to connect components to electric power source. Dismantles malfunctioning systems and tests components. Replaces or adjusts defective or worn parts to repair systems. Cuts, threads, gas welds, and connects pipe to functional components of HVAC systems. Cuts, bends, crimps sheet metal, installs air ducts and associated sheet metal components. Inspects and measures building to determine airflow requirements. Installation of complete heat and air conditioning systems. Lubricate fans, motors, and control units. Troubleshoot electrical and mechanical heat and refrigeration systems. Maintain, organize, control, inventory supplies, tools, and equipment. Clean and organize shop area. Maintain inventory of spare parts and material. Maintain tools and equipment for maintenance work. Performs preventative maintenance tasking on all HVAC equipment. Attends classes and seminars on air conditioning components and system design to update skills. Responsible for accurate and timely paperwork related to essential duties and responsibilities. Performs other routine duties. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE Graduate of a certified technical school; and 10 or more years related experience and training. LANGUAGE SKILLS Ability to read and interpret documents such as 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 associates of the organization. MATHEMATICAL SKILLS Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS Must possess a valid driver's license Fork Truck and Aerial Lift Certification Universal Recovery Certification Refrigerant Transition and Recovery Certification Type I and Type II Type I - Small Appliances Type II - High Pressure and very High Pressure Appliances Type III - Low Pressure Appliances Universal - Type I, II and III