Air Conditioning Specialist

PRIMARY FUNCTION: Inspects, adjusts, replaces, installs, repairs and maintains comfort heating, air conditioning and refrigeration systems including control systems throughout the plant.   TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT: Pumps such as vacuum pumps, gauges, refrigeration hand tools, copper flaring, leak testing equipment, torches, screwdrivers, pliers, wrenches, thermometers, power tools such as drill and grinder, micrometers, feeler gauges, cutters, soldering iron, threaders, ladders, hoist, power truck, voltmeter, ammeter, hand brakes and shear, overhead and gantry cranes, welding and burning equipment, etc.   MATERIALS HANDLED: Compressor, refrigerants, filters, lubricants, soldering and brazing supplies, valves, fittings, coils and plant equipment worked upon, thermostats, solvents, insulating equipment, gaskets, belts, water cooler, hose, pipe and tubing, ring,  gauges, pistons, wiring motors, switches, relays, contactors, steam traps and regulators, ductwork, conduit, wiring, etc.   SOURCE OF SUPERVISION: Maintenance Supervisor   DIRECTION EXERCISED: None   WORKING PROCEDURE: Performs tag out duties as necessary. Completes required records, reports, requisitions, using catalog and/or computer, surveys, P.M., Pre-op, time cards, etc. Performs minor duties that are incidental to their primary job even though those duties are also performed by other classifications. Operates power truck, man lift, other mobile equipment and crane in performance of job and changing batteries as required. Reads and interprets blueprints, schematics, charts and sketches, work orders, etc. Performs burning, welding brazing, heating and soldering incidental to job performance. Plans work details, determines material and tool requirements. Uses stores catalog; requisitions materials and transports to work area. Makes inspections, repairs, installations and lubricates equipment. Follows established routes to inspect, adjust and repairs comfort heating, air conditioning and refrigeration equipment throughout the plant. Installs, dismantles, tests, replaces and maintains in good working order comfort heating (excluding plant unit heaters), air conditioning and refrigeration equipment in the plant and in the offices including pipework, electrical and instrument work in conjunction with air conditioning and comfort heating equipment. Repairs tools, replaces and tests valves, piping, compressors, evaporates, pumps, gauges, controls, fans, belts, etc. Changes filters and cleans strainers as required. Carry and use communication devices as required. Disconnects, repairs, replaces, reconnects motors, solenoid, switches, contacts and instruments related to air conditioning and heating equipment. Installs air conditioning and heating ductwork and diffusers. Installs conduit and wiring from disconnect to units. Keeps equipment, work area and lunchroom in a clean and orderly condition. Performs miscellaneous painting in their work area.