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Hattiesburg Convention Commission · 5 months ago

HVAC Technician

Hattiesburg, MS, US

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

2+ years exp

Hattiesburg Convention Commission is seeking an HVAC Technician to perform skilled mechanical maintenance duties. The role involves inspecting, repairing, installing, and maintaining heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems.

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Responsibilities

Inspect, repair, modify and install HVAC equipment including refrigeration and air conditioning compressors, receivers, condensers, chillers, water cooling towers, forced air converter units, pumps, automatic and hand valves, expansion valves and capillary tubes

Conduct regular preventive maintenance inspections of refrigeration units, isolated heating and ventilating units, including boilers, gas and electrically operated air-conditioning equipment, and make necessary adjustments or repairs; service and repair evaporative coolers

Repair or replace defective parts in units and equipment and their controls, including thermostats, automatic switches, fan controls, log switches, damper motors, louvers, relays, filters, controls, belts, compressors, heat exchangers, high limit controls, pressure controls, safety valves, and automatic gas valves

Operate a variety of hand and power tools, welder torch, vacuum pump, test equipment utilized in the trade and a motor vehicle; maintain equipment in effective and safe working condition; maintain parts and tool inventory

Repair and rebuild semi-hermetic reciprocating compressors and compressors for centrifugal refrigeration machines

Perform skilled electrical maintenance work in the repair, installation and alteration of HVAC equipment, components, timers, motors and wiring systems as needed; connect motors to control panels

Test and examine boiler operations, observing meter and pressure gauges; conduct boiler water quality test and treatment; adjust boiler burner combustion

Lubricate and pack heating, ventilation, refrigeration, and air-conditioning motors, pumps, fans, and other equipment

Install and calibrate systems; install copper tubing and repair pipes and tubing as necessary; test joints and insulate pipes of refrigeration and air conditioning systems; flush boilers, descale tubing; rebuild pressure and temperature safety valves and water pumps

Install, rebuild, replace or repair fans, motors, thermostats, fuses, filters, bearings, valves, controls, gaskets and other equipment as necessary

Maintain related records concerning time, labor and materials; maintain log of tasks performed and write reports as required

Perform other duties as assigned

Maintain regular attendance

Qualification

HVAC systemsRefrigeration systemsPreventive maintenanceElectrical maintenanceWelding techniquesRecord-keepingCommunication skillsTeamwork

Required

High school diploma or G.E.D. Certificate

Two years of documentable installation maintenance and repair experience in the HVAC and refrigeration trade

Knowledge of standard practices of the HVAC and refrigeration trade

Knowledge of theory of HVAC and refrigeration systems

Knowledge of materials, methods and tools used in the operation and repair of HVAC and refrigeration systems

Knowledge of applicable building codes, ordinances and regulations of State and local authorities pertaining to HVAC, refrigeration and boilers

Knowledge of air compressors and pneumatic controls

Knowledge of cooling tower and boiler water treatment

Knowledge of manual and electrical tools and equipment applicable to the HVAC and refrigeration trade

Knowledge of welding and soldering techniques

Knowledge of health and safety regulations

Knowledge of basic record-keeping techniques

Knowledge of proper methods of storing equipment, materials and supplies

Ability to perform skilled mechanical maintenance duties in the inspection, repair, installation and alteration of District heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration systems and related equipment and facilities

Ability to calibrate systems

Ability to perform preventive maintenance and routine servicing of equipment

Ability to diagnose defects, and install, repair and maintain heating, ventilating, refrigeration, and air-conditioning units

Ability to follow oral and written instructions

Ability to operate specialized machinery, equipment and tools utilized in the repair, installation and maintenance of heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration systems

Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing

Ability to understand and follow oral and written directions

Ability to work cooperatively with others

Ability to work independently with little direction

Ability to meet schedules and time lines

Ability to maintain routine records and prepare reports

Ability to routinely lift objects weighing up to 70 pounds

Ability to lift heavy objects

Physical ability to perform work while standing, sitting and/or walking

Physical ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision and hearing

Physical ability to use hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations

Physical ability to bend, squat, crawl, climb, and reach

Physical ability to lift, carry, push or pull medium weights, up to 75 pounds

Physical ability to perform activities involving being around moving machinery, exposure to marked changes in temperature and humidity, and exposure to dust, fumes and gases