Performs skilled journey-level air conditioning work in the installation, inspection, maintenance, alteration, and repair of hot water, high and low pressure steam, and direct gas-fired heating, chilled water and direct expansion refrigeration and air conditioning, and ventilating systems, equipment, and controls.

Typical Duties

Inspects, maintains, repairs and modifies hot water, high and low-pressure steam, and direct gas-fired heating, chilled water and direct expansion refrigeration and air conditioning, and ventilating systems, equipment, and controls, including pilots, relays, coils, heating and condensate piping, controls, valves, compressors, fans, dampers, vents, blowers, pumps, burners, gauges, and traps. Installs heating, ventilating, refrigeration, and air conditioning systems, equipment, and controls on new construction, alteration, improvement and rehabilitation projects. Calibrates and adjusts thermostats, valves, and controls to specified levels of operation. Ignites gas or oil fired burners and monitors pressure, temperature, and draft meters to assure specified levels of operation. Reads meters and gauges and records data such as temperature of equipment, hours of operation, fuel consumption, and temperature and analysis of fuel gases. Tests and treats circulating water to prevent scale and corrosion. Reviews plans, blueprints, and specifications for heating and air conditioning projects to understand scope of projects and to recommend potential changes to supervisor. Answers trouble calls for emergency repairs to heating units, refrigeration, and air conditioning equipment. Maintains heating and air conditioning hand and power tools and equipment to ensure Job Title Air Conditioning Technician General Job Description Performs skilled journey-level air conditioning work in the installation, inspection, maintenance, alteration, and repair of hot water, high and low pressure steam, and direct gas-fired heating, chilled water and direct expansion refrigeration and air conditioning, and ventilating systems, equipment, and controls. their safe and efficient operation. May assist in preparing material lists, estimating job costs, preparing job records, and maintaining an inventory of supplies and tools for assigned area/projects. May assist in planning and developing modifications to existing heating and air conditioning systems. May assign, review the work of, and provide training to personnel assigned to the unit in heating and air conditioning work. Performs related duties as assigned.