HVAC Mechanic III

Summary

Install, repair, replace, and preventively maintain heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning (HVAC) equipment; refrigeration equipment; and cold rooms.  Repair or replace valves, piping, thermostats, dampers, grills, turning vanes, motors, belts, and controls including pneumatic/electronics and other associated components.  Balance HVAC systems.

Examples of Work

Job functions are specific duties that would be included in the essential functions of the job description.  These functions are not all-inclusive nor do they cover the full extent of the duties performed.

• Install, operate, service, refurbish, and preventatively maintain all types of refrigeration and HVAC equipment, including controls systems that are directly connected to and operate field devices
• Troubleshoot field-connected devices with network computers, including unitary controllers, variable air volume (VAV) controllers, electronic and pneumatic thermostats, and control programs related to the field devices that operate HVAC equipment
• Repair or replace (as necessary) valves, piping, thermostats, dampers, grills, turning vanes, motors, belts, and controls (including pneumatic/electronic and other associated components)
• Overhaul compressors, condensers, and other equipment; recharge and recovers refrigerants
• Balance HVAC systems
• Perform refrigeration and HVAC tasks (as assigned) to support construction and departmental jobs
• Maintain records, initiate purchases of materials and parts used for repairs, drive UF vehicles, clean and maintain shop, and clean and maintain personal equipment
• Perform other duties (as assigned by supervisor)

Education and Experience

High school diploma (or equivalent) and completion of three years (or equivalent) of an HVAC apprenticeship program and three years of appropriate experience in HVAC related work; appropriate vocational/technical training may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience.

Licensure and Certification

Driver license may be required (if duties dictate).

Appropriate Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) certification required within 6 months of hire within six (6) months of hire.

Supervision

This position does not typically include supervisory responsibility.

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