Ac technician job description
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Ac technician requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in ac technician job postings.
Sample ac technician requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- HVAC certification
- 2+ years of experience as an AC technician
- Ability to use hand tools and specialized diagnostic equipment
- Familiarity with relevant safety regulations and standards
Sample required ac technician soft skills
- Excellent communication and customer service skills
- Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities
- Ability to work independently and as a team
- Highly organized and detail-oriented
- Strong work ethic and reliability
Ac technician job description example 1
Huntington Ingalls Industries ac technician job description
Required Travel: 0 - 10%
Employment Type: Full Time/Hourly/Non-Exempt
Hours Per Week: 40
Security Clearance: Ability to Obtain
Level of Experience: Mid
Summary
* Must have a Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) Badge or Common Access Card (CAC) to start.*
$2,000 Sign on bonus available for candidates that possess a EPA Universal Refrigerant Certification.
This position proactively supports the US Navy Commander, Naval Air Force, US Atlantic Fleet's (COMNAVAIRLANT) Carrier Engineering Maintenance Assist Team (CEMAT) Project, for shipboard Auxiliary Engineering Equipment including Air Conditioning and Refrigeration, Pumps, Water Heaters, Solid Waste Processing Equipment and HP / LP Air Compressors. Duties will include training and mentoring junior personnel (coworkers and customers - ships force personnel) in techniques and processes used to assess, troubleshoot, maintain, repair, and operate systems and equipment while simultaneously performing hands on maintenance and repairs. #LI-MJ1 *TL *MV
What you will do
* Applies comprehensive understanding of production and processes toward completion of assignments.
* Responsible for interfacing with customers, managing subcontractors and ability to provide work direction to others.
* Performs a variety of complicated and non routine tasks.
* Develops and uses technical documents including controlled work packages, formal work processes and procedures, test documents, reports and task or trip reports.
* Schedules, reports and briefs customers and senior management.
* Performs duties outside of specialty in order to complete installation or work assignment.
What you must have
* Must have High School education or equivalent, and 4 years of related experience.
* Must have hands-on experience with install, test, trouble shoot and repair of mechanical systems on Air Conditioning and associated systems/equipment.
* Must have experience documenting maintenance and quality assurance data.
* Must have an EPA Universal Refrigerant Certification.
* Must have ability to train, teach and/or mentor coworkers and customer personnel in maintenance procedures and troubleshooting techniques.
* Must have the ability to read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings and/or technical manuals.
* Must have the ability to obtain a DoD confidential clearance and maintain the clearance throughout employment.
* Must be able to obtain base access credentials and maintain them throughout employment.
* Must be able to provide own hand tools as designated per trades specialty,
* Must be a U.S. Citizen.
Preferred: Bonus points for...
* Installation, test, troubleshoot and repair experience of shipboard AC&R systems and equipment preferred.
* Experience documenting maintenance and quality assurance in U.S. Navy systems preferred.
* Possession of current or active DoD security clearance a plus.
* Formal AC&R school or course certification a plus.
Physical Requirements
Must be able to lift, carry and transport heavy equipment and boxes. The exact weight requirements will be determined by the specific job, but no less than 30 lbs. Able to work on and climb ladders, work in extreme temperature environments, aboard ships, in shipyards, under industrial conditions and in confined spaces. Able to perform other duties as required which may involve high heat, humidity, noise and dirty conditions, working aloft or over the sides of vessels. May ride ships at sea for extended periods. May require wearing a respirator. Travel may be required within and outside of the continental United States.
This opportunity resides with Fleet Sustainment, a business group within HII's Mission Technologies division. For 40 years, the U.S. Navy has entrusted HII to maintain and modernize the vast majority of its fleet. From small watercraft to submarines, combatants and aircraft carriers, our systems and maintenance experts help the Navy maintain a high state of readiness. And, we deploy with the most advanced technology and capability available.
HII is a global engineering and defense technologies provider. With a 135-year history of trusted partnerships in advancing U.S. national security, HII delivers critical capabilities ranging from the most powerful and survivable naval ships ever built, to unmanned systems, ISR and AI/ML analytics. HII leads the industry in mission-driven solutions that support and enable a networked, all-domain force. Headquartered in Virginia, HII's skilled workforce is 44,000 strong. For more information, please visit:
Employment Type: Full Time/Hourly/Non-Exempt
Hours Per Week: 40
Security Clearance: Ability to Obtain
Level of Experience: Mid
Summary
* Must have a Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) Badge or Common Access Card (CAC) to start.*
$2,000 Sign on bonus available for candidates that possess a EPA Universal Refrigerant Certification.
This position proactively supports the US Navy Commander, Naval Air Force, US Atlantic Fleet's (COMNAVAIRLANT) Carrier Engineering Maintenance Assist Team (CEMAT) Project, for shipboard Auxiliary Engineering Equipment including Air Conditioning and Refrigeration, Pumps, Water Heaters, Solid Waste Processing Equipment and HP / LP Air Compressors. Duties will include training and mentoring junior personnel (coworkers and customers - ships force personnel) in techniques and processes used to assess, troubleshoot, maintain, repair, and operate systems and equipment while simultaneously performing hands on maintenance and repairs. #LI-MJ1 *TL *MV
What you will do
* Applies comprehensive understanding of production and processes toward completion of assignments.
* Responsible for interfacing with customers, managing subcontractors and ability to provide work direction to others.
* Performs a variety of complicated and non routine tasks.
* Develops and uses technical documents including controlled work packages, formal work processes and procedures, test documents, reports and task or trip reports.
* Schedules, reports and briefs customers and senior management.
* Performs duties outside of specialty in order to complete installation or work assignment.
What you must have
* Must have High School education or equivalent, and 4 years of related experience.
* Must have hands-on experience with install, test, trouble shoot and repair of mechanical systems on Air Conditioning and associated systems/equipment.
* Must have experience documenting maintenance and quality assurance data.
* Must have an EPA Universal Refrigerant Certification.
* Must have ability to train, teach and/or mentor coworkers and customer personnel in maintenance procedures and troubleshooting techniques.
* Must have the ability to read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings and/or technical manuals.
* Must have the ability to obtain a DoD confidential clearance and maintain the clearance throughout employment.
* Must be able to obtain base access credentials and maintain them throughout employment.
* Must be able to provide own hand tools as designated per trades specialty,
* Must be a U.S. Citizen.
Preferred: Bonus points for...
* Installation, test, troubleshoot and repair experience of shipboard AC&R systems and equipment preferred.
* Experience documenting maintenance and quality assurance in U.S. Navy systems preferred.
* Possession of current or active DoD security clearance a plus.
* Formal AC&R school or course certification a plus.
Physical Requirements
Must be able to lift, carry and transport heavy equipment and boxes. The exact weight requirements will be determined by the specific job, but no less than 30 lbs. Able to work on and climb ladders, work in extreme temperature environments, aboard ships, in shipyards, under industrial conditions and in confined spaces. Able to perform other duties as required which may involve high heat, humidity, noise and dirty conditions, working aloft or over the sides of vessels. May ride ships at sea for extended periods. May require wearing a respirator. Travel may be required within and outside of the continental United States.
This opportunity resides with Fleet Sustainment, a business group within HII's Mission Technologies division. For 40 years, the U.S. Navy has entrusted HII to maintain and modernize the vast majority of its fleet. From small watercraft to submarines, combatants and aircraft carriers, our systems and maintenance experts help the Navy maintain a high state of readiness. And, we deploy with the most advanced technology and capability available.
HII is a global engineering and defense technologies provider. With a 135-year history of trusted partnerships in advancing U.S. national security, HII delivers critical capabilities ranging from the most powerful and survivable naval ships ever built, to unmanned systems, ISR and AI/ML analytics. HII leads the industry in mission-driven solutions that support and enable a networked, all-domain force. Headquartered in Virginia, HII's skilled workforce is 44,000 strong. For more information, please visit:
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Ac technician job description example 2
Orange County High School ac technician job description
Salary Schedule
Under direction, the purpose of the position is to perform skilled to advanced craft-mechanical HVAC systems work in various maintenance and service tasks for the school district. Employees in this classification function with considerable independence and latitude in judgment concerning methods, materials, and priority of assigned work orders. Work areas include, but are not necessarily limited to, performing preventative maintenance on HVAC system components, servicing air conditioning and refrigeration systems. Essential functions as outlined herein are performed according to the functional area of assignment. Performs related work as directed.
EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Responds to internal and external customers in a timely, accurate, courteous and empathetic manner representing OCPS in a positive light.
Performs preventive maintenance tasks according to established schedules; monitors systems functioning for the purpose of recognizing potential problems; addresses such accordingly.
Performs skilled to advanced craft-mechanical air conditioning, water treatment, or refrigeration systems work in various installation, repair, maintenance and service tasks for the school district.
Observes and tests malfunctioning systems to determine cause and appropriate corrective action; reads blueprints, schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical manuals as applicable to new installations or assigned service/repair orders.
Installs, maintains or services air conditioning, water treatment or refrigeration components, controls and systems for the district, as applicable to the assigned functional area.
Installs, services or replaces components including, but not limited to, compressors, window units, electric motors, control units, fans, blowers, pumps, valves, piping, screens, filters, switches, sensors, lines, pressure gauges, drain pans, and valves.
Troubleshoots, adjusts, calibrates, repairs, and replaces electronic, electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic control systems and devices.
Ensures compliance with and adherence to applicable codes, ordinances, building, and safety standards regarding air conditioning, refrigeration, and water treatment service and repair activities.
Fills out and maintains work orders and purchase orders for required materials, supplies and equipment; maintains daily activity logs and associated data records concerning the assigned air conditioning or water treatment system(s).
Performs necessary calculations in setting and adjustment of controls, setting feed and flow rates, measuring conductivity, and measuring pipe dimensions, line layout, angles and distances.
Performs cleaning and maintenance of equipment, tools, materials, and vehicles utilized; ensures adherence to principles and practices of safe equipment use and operation.
Responds to emergency or critical incidents in order to confine, resolve, and/or prevent environmentally hazardous conditions.
Responsible for keeping up to date on current technology, as job appropriate, being used by OCPS. With the support of the district, attends training to ensure skill level in various technologies is at the level required to perform in current position.
Responsible for timely and accurate information they maintain as part of their job responsibilities.
The list of essential functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification. It is not necessarily descriptive of any one position in the class. The omission of an essential function does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed herein if such functions are a logical assignment to the position.
MARGINAL FUNCTIONS
While the following tasks are necessary for the work of the unit, they are not an essential part of the purpose of this position and may also be performed by other unit members.
Performs related duties as directed.
MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE
High school diploma or GED; supplemented by three (3) years progressively knowledgeable and skilled air conditioning, , or refrigeration trades work experience, with demonstrated ability to read and interpret blueprints, architectural drawings, schematics, wiring diagrams and technical specifications; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Requires the ability to obtain and maintain a valid commercial driver's license; requires training in refrigerant handling and recovery when assigned to air conditioning and refrigeration systems.
PERFORMANCE APTITUDES
Data Utilization: Requires the ability to review, classify, categorize, prioritize, and/or analyze data and/or information. Includes exercising discretion in determining data classification, and in referencing such analysis to established standards for the purpose of recognizing actual or probable interactive effects and relationships.
Human Interaction: Requires the ability to provide guidance, assistance, and/or interpretation to others on how to apply procedures and standards to specific situations.
Equipment, Machinery, Tools, and Materials Utilization: Requires the ability to operate, maneuver and/or control the actions of equipment, machinery, tools, and/or materials used in performing essential functions.
Verbal Aptitude: Requires the ability to utilize a wide variety of reference, descriptive, and/or advisory data and information.
Mathematical Aptitude: Requires the ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division; ability to calculate decimals and percentages; may require ability to utilize principles of fractions and/or interpret graphs.
Functional Reasoning: Requires ability to apply principles of rational systems. Ability to interpret instructions furnished in written, oral, diagrammatic, or schedule form. Ability to exercise independent judgment to adopt or modify methods and standards to meet variations in assigned objectives.
Situational Reasoning: Requires the ability to exercise the judgment, decisiveness and creativity required in situations involving the evaluation of information against sensory, judgmental, or subjective criteria, as opposed to that which is clearly measurable or verifiable.
ADA COMPLIANCE
Physical Ability: Tasks involve the ability to exert moderate, though not constant physical effort, typically involving some combination of climbing and balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling, and which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of moderate weight (20-50 pounds).
Sensory Requirements: Most tasks require visual perception and discrimination.
Posting Title: AC TECH
Name: MAINTENANCE NORTHWEST
Street: 731 STORY RD
Post End Date: 10/20/2022 11:59 PM
Work Hours and Days: 12 month, 8 hours per day
External Company Name: Orange County Public Schools
External Company URL: www.ocps.k12.fl.us
Under direction, the purpose of the position is to perform skilled to advanced craft-mechanical HVAC systems work in various maintenance and service tasks for the school district. Employees in this classification function with considerable independence and latitude in judgment concerning methods, materials, and priority of assigned work orders. Work areas include, but are not necessarily limited to, performing preventative maintenance on HVAC system components, servicing air conditioning and refrigeration systems. Essential functions as outlined herein are performed according to the functional area of assignment. Performs related work as directed.
EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Responds to internal and external customers in a timely, accurate, courteous and empathetic manner representing OCPS in a positive light.
Performs preventive maintenance tasks according to established schedules; monitors systems functioning for the purpose of recognizing potential problems; addresses such accordingly.
Performs skilled to advanced craft-mechanical air conditioning, water treatment, or refrigeration systems work in various installation, repair, maintenance and service tasks for the school district.
Observes and tests malfunctioning systems to determine cause and appropriate corrective action; reads blueprints, schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical manuals as applicable to new installations or assigned service/repair orders.
Installs, maintains or services air conditioning, water treatment or refrigeration components, controls and systems for the district, as applicable to the assigned functional area.
Installs, services or replaces components including, but not limited to, compressors, window units, electric motors, control units, fans, blowers, pumps, valves, piping, screens, filters, switches, sensors, lines, pressure gauges, drain pans, and valves.
Troubleshoots, adjusts, calibrates, repairs, and replaces electronic, electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic control systems and devices.
Ensures compliance with and adherence to applicable codes, ordinances, building, and safety standards regarding air conditioning, refrigeration, and water treatment service and repair activities.
Fills out and maintains work orders and purchase orders for required materials, supplies and equipment; maintains daily activity logs and associated data records concerning the assigned air conditioning or water treatment system(s).
Performs necessary calculations in setting and adjustment of controls, setting feed and flow rates, measuring conductivity, and measuring pipe dimensions, line layout, angles and distances.
Performs cleaning and maintenance of equipment, tools, materials, and vehicles utilized; ensures adherence to principles and practices of safe equipment use and operation.
Responds to emergency or critical incidents in order to confine, resolve, and/or prevent environmentally hazardous conditions.
Responsible for keeping up to date on current technology, as job appropriate, being used by OCPS. With the support of the district, attends training to ensure skill level in various technologies is at the level required to perform in current position.
Responsible for timely and accurate information they maintain as part of their job responsibilities.
The list of essential functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification. It is not necessarily descriptive of any one position in the class. The omission of an essential function does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed herein if such functions are a logical assignment to the position.
MARGINAL FUNCTIONS
While the following tasks are necessary for the work of the unit, they are not an essential part of the purpose of this position and may also be performed by other unit members.
Performs related duties as directed.
MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE
High school diploma or GED; supplemented by three (3) years progressively knowledgeable and skilled air conditioning, , or refrigeration trades work experience, with demonstrated ability to read and interpret blueprints, architectural drawings, schematics, wiring diagrams and technical specifications; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Requires the ability to obtain and maintain a valid commercial driver's license; requires training in refrigerant handling and recovery when assigned to air conditioning and refrigeration systems.
PERFORMANCE APTITUDES
Data Utilization: Requires the ability to review, classify, categorize, prioritize, and/or analyze data and/or information. Includes exercising discretion in determining data classification, and in referencing such analysis to established standards for the purpose of recognizing actual or probable interactive effects and relationships.
Human Interaction: Requires the ability to provide guidance, assistance, and/or interpretation to others on how to apply procedures and standards to specific situations.
Equipment, Machinery, Tools, and Materials Utilization: Requires the ability to operate, maneuver and/or control the actions of equipment, machinery, tools, and/or materials used in performing essential functions.
Verbal Aptitude: Requires the ability to utilize a wide variety of reference, descriptive, and/or advisory data and information.
Mathematical Aptitude: Requires the ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division; ability to calculate decimals and percentages; may require ability to utilize principles of fractions and/or interpret graphs.
Functional Reasoning: Requires ability to apply principles of rational systems. Ability to interpret instructions furnished in written, oral, diagrammatic, or schedule form. Ability to exercise independent judgment to adopt or modify methods and standards to meet variations in assigned objectives.
Situational Reasoning: Requires the ability to exercise the judgment, decisiveness and creativity required in situations involving the evaluation of information against sensory, judgmental, or subjective criteria, as opposed to that which is clearly measurable or verifiable.
ADA COMPLIANCE
Physical Ability: Tasks involve the ability to exert moderate, though not constant physical effort, typically involving some combination of climbing and balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling, and which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of moderate weight (20-50 pounds).
Sensory Requirements: Most tasks require visual perception and discrimination.
Posting Title: AC TECH
Name: MAINTENANCE NORTHWEST
Street: 731 STORY RD
Post End Date: 10/20/2022 11:59 PM
Work Hours and Days: 12 month, 8 hours per day
External Company Name: Orange County Public Schools
External Company URL: www.ocps.k12.fl.us
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Ac technician job description example 3
Personnel ac technician job description
Rotating Shifts $25.79 per hour
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
JOB REQUIREMENTS
BENEFITS
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
- Maintain plant HVAC systems in all areas of as directed by the Maintenance Routine Facilitator.
- Supervise the record keeping, various contractors, and the inventory of parts on site for service.
- Maintain HVAC equipment inside and outside all buildings.
- Coordinate unit replacements according to dates set forth by the EPA.
- Maintain service and maintenance activities in plant maintenance software.
- Maintain, repair, and troubleshoot HVAC equipment associated with cranes, mobile equipment, MCC rooms, and comfort areas in the plant.
- Visually inspect and diagnose the cause of equipment malfunctions.
- Perform welding repair, fabrication, pipefitting, and brazing on various metals.
- Perform data entry into SAP (work order data base system).
- Maintain equipment history.
- Recover and dispose of all refrigerant gases, and properly maintain accurate records of those activities.
- Perform new installations of equipment, including ductwork, insulating, and installing refrigeration tubing.
- Perform preventive maintenance on HVAC equipment, including on the water strainers on water-cooled units.
- Assist in development of preventative maintenance programs for new or updated equipment.
- Obtain competitive bids, when required, for projects that encompass jobs which exceed a set dollar amount for repairs or installations.
- Maintain specified records for work performed, details of repairs, and materials used.
- Operate mobile equipment to lift and transport materials, including loaders, cranes, man-lifts, brick-lift, and forklifts.
- Ensure daily preventative maintenance is performed on vehicles and mobile equipment, which includes fueling, cleaning, and checking/adding fluid as needed.
- Follow all PPE requirements and safety rules and guidelines for all tasks being performed.
- Assist in training of coworkers as needed.
- Maintain communication with coworkers through two-way radio and hand signals.
- Demonstrate ability and willingness to work as part of a self-directed team with limited supervision.
- Maintain work area and equipment in clean and orderly condition.
- Exhibit engagement in GBS tools and methodology.
- Perform all other duties as assigned.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
- Have basic computer skills; specifically, SAP experience is preferred.
- High school diploma or GED.
- Graduate of technical school and at least three (3) years of experience in all facets of air conditioning, refrigeration, and heating systems.
- Understanding of shop mathematics, including use of drawings, specifications, charts, tables, and precision measuring instruments.
- Basic knowledge of the following maintenance disciplines: High Pressure Refrigerant Systems.
- Working knowledge of mechanical and fluid power, electrical control circuits, oxygen/gas/water systems, and common maintenance hand tools.
BENEFITS
- Medical benefits available on day 1
- 401K match dollar for dollar up to 6%
- Free Life Insurance, Short Term & Long-Term Disability
- 2 weeks’ vacation, 24 hr. PTO, 8 Paid Holidays and 2 Floating Holidays
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Advancement Opportunities
- Team oriented culture that puts safety first
- In depth safety training provided
- All uniforms, PPE, tools are provided (including steel toe boots & prescription safety glasses)
- Plenty of OT once trained
- Strong job security
- Flexible schedules (rotating shifts)
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Updated March 14, 2024