HVAC Mechanic

Company: Newport News Public Schools
Location: Newport News
Posted on: November 19, 2021

Job Description:

Job Summary Position is responsible for providing a variety of skilled work related to the maintenance and repair of heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC) systems. Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills and/or Abilities Required)

• Completion of high school or GED required.
• Trade school course work in HVAC systems / installation, apprenticeship program, or applied job experience which provides the required knowledge.
• Thorough knowledge of practices, tools and terminology of the HVAC trade; understanding of the theory of heat exchange and air circulation and knowledge of electricity as it applies to HVAC equipment. HVAC Mechanic II Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills and/or Abilities Required)
• Completion of high school or GED required.
• Completion of trade school courses in HVAC maintenance / installation, apprenticeship program, or applied job experience which provides the required knowledge.
• Must possess a valid journeyman's license for HVAC maintenance.
• Must have at least four (4) years related experience and.
• Thorough knowledge of practices, tools and terminology of the HVAC trade; understanding of the theory of heat exchange and air circulation and knowledge of electricity as it applies to HVAC equipment.
• Must possess a valid Virginia Driver License.
• Required Asbestos Superior's license at time of employment or within 6 months of employment.
• Must possess some computer skills to be able to access DDC control system. Job Requirements: Essential Duties
• Responsible for opening and inspecting air handling, cooling and heating equipment, recognizing, repairing or replacing worn or non-functional components, adjusting and lubricating such parts to insure continued, efficient functioning of the machine or system.
• Responsible to check, renew or clean filters in heating or cooling air handling equipment, and ventilators.-- Inspect, adjust and replace belts.-- Lubricate motors, bearings, pulleys, linkages and adjust as necessary.
• Install new HVAC equipment, follow OEM schedules, log work accomplished, and interact with building based personnel to ascertain problems and locations of needed work.
• Models nondiscriminatory practices in all activities. (These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed.-- The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.)

Keywords: Newport News Public Schools, Newport News , HVAC Mechanic, Engineering , Newport News, Virginia