Air and hydronic balancing technician vs installer apprentice

Differences between air and hydronic balancing technician and installer apprentice 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.

Installer apprentice example responsibilities.

• Position electric motor and equipment on top of elevator shaft, using hoists and cable slings
• Raise and move heavy machinery and equipment, using hoists, dollies, rollers, wire rope and cable slings.
• Test and run system 1 ton - 20 ton.
• Repair wiring, plumbing, equipment, and machinery.
• Change elevator call, floor, tire, and switches.
• Install fencing products for customers, including wood, chain link, and PVC.
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