Air and hydronic balancing technician vs hvac-r technician

Differences between air and hydronic balancing technician and hvac-r technician duties and responsibilities

Air and hydronic balancing technician example responsibilities.

• Perform critical space testing, to verify occupants safety base on the current AIA and or ASHRAE guidelines.
• Balance new commercial HVAC systems supply, return, and exhaust air flow to design according to engineer drawings.
• Calibrate HVAC units according to building specifications.
• Execute daily operations of sheetmetal service mechanic.
• Install and service advance computer and IP base telephony networks including multiple location frame-relay base networks.
• Install compressors, evaporators, motors, ducts, and piping as well as mechanical/electrical controls; read and interpret blueprints/diagrams.

Hvac-r technician example responsibilities.

• Perform preventative maintenance, corrective maintenance and installation of refrigeration, heating, air conditioning, and ventilation and plumbing applications.
• Install, maintain, and repair package units, split systems, boilers and other mechanical equipment.
• Install, repair, and maintain light commercial rooftop units, boilers, controls, and other mechanical equipment.
• Maintain all ventilation systems including preventative maintenance tasks and rebuilding of equipment when need.
• Perform repairs and installation on HVAC/R equipment and commercial kitchen equipment for residential and commercial customers.
• Perform maintenance and repair of HVAC/R equipment for commercial and residential applications including commercial refrigeration equipment.
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