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    "description": "<h2>Pay Rate</h2>$35.98 per hour\n<h2>Telecommute Status</h2>Onsite\n<h2>Announcement</h2>PRIDE Industries is a fast-paced company with a mission: To Create Jobs for People with Disabilities while providing high quality, value-added solutions to our nationwide customers. We are currently recruiting to fill the following position:\n<h2>Job Description</h2>\n<p><strong>PRIDE Industries</strong></p>\n<p><strong>Job Description</strong></p>\n<p> </p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>Job:</strong> HVAC Mechanic</p>\n<p><strong>Job Code:</strong> A87 - PK-HVAC Mechanic</p>\n<p><strong>SCA Occup:</strong> 23410 Heating, Ventilation, and AC Mechanic</p>\n<p><strong>Salary Grade:</strong> Federal Wage Determination or Collective Bargaining Agreement</p>\n<p><strong>FLSA Status:</strong> Non-Exempt</p>\n<p><strong>Approval Date:</strong> March 2017</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>POSITION SUMMARY:</strong> Under general supervision, the HVAC (Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning) Mechanic performs a variety of technical tasks in the maintenance, repair, replacement, and installation of HVAC/R equipment, dining facility equipment, and related systems.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>TYPICAL DUTIES:</strong>1. *Follows procedures, regulations, and guidelines while minimizing errors and safety risks.2. *Installs, troubleshoots, repairs, and maintains various mechanical, HVAC and refrigerated equipment. 3. *Installs expansion and discharge valves in circuit. Installs humidifiers into system and connects water and drain pipes.  Installs new units or replacement parts for existing units according to specifications and established safety guidelines.4. *Mounts compressor and condenser units, uses hand and metalworking tools and welding equipment.5. *Fabricates, assembles and installs ductwork and chassis parts. Installs evaporator units in chassis or in air-duct systems.  Installs insulation on ductwork and air-duct systems.6. *Cuts and bends tubing to correct length and shape, using cutting and bending equipment and tools.  Cuts and threads pipe, using machine-threading or hand-threading equipment. Joins tubing or pipes to various refrigerating units by means of sleeves, couplings or unions, and solders joints, using torch, forming completed circuit for refrigerant. Tests joints and connections for gas leaks, using gauges or soap-and-water solution. 7. *Assesses drain problems and performs needed repairs.8. *Wraps pipes in insulation batting and secures them in place. 9. *May install, repair, and service air conditioners and chillers, ranging from 15 to 600 tons cooling capacity.10. *Monitors and inspects heating and cooling systems to ensure continued proper operation. *Performs preventative maintenance on heating and cooling systems. Maintains and records maintenance and operation logs. 11. *Investigate problems and performs repairs on various mechanical and electrical equipment for heating, cooling, ventilation, and refrigerated systems.12. *Replaces defective breaker, controls, thermostats, switches, fuses and electrical wiring to repair installed units. 13. *Connects motors, compressors, temperature controls, humidity controls, and circulating ventilation fans to control panels and connects control panels to power source.  Troubleshoot, diagnose, and reset controls and control panels.14. *Replaces defective controls, fuses and electrical wiring to repair installed units. 15. *Observes pressure and vacuum gauges and adjusts controls to insure proper operation.  16. *Checks distribution systems for proper velocity, volume, temperature, pressure, etc.  Determines amount of airflow required to keep carbon dioxide at a safe level and ensures it is maintained.17. *Maintain, repairs, and installs various dining facility equipment.18. *Follows blueprints or engineering specifications; may prepare work sketches and assist in the design and specifications of planned work.19. *Locates, picks up, and delivers parts required for department needs.20. *Assists in monitoring and training of Maintenance Trades Helpers, General Maintenance Workers, and new HVAC Mechanics by providing instruction and reviewing completed projects.21. *Troubleshoot, maintain, modify and repair fans and fan motors, pumps and pump motor, electric and pneumatic controls, safety controls, overcurrent and other equipment protection devices.22. *Responds to emergency calls after normal work hours. 23. *Frequent travel between facilities is required. 24. *Performs other duties and special projects as assigned.  * Denotes Essential Job Function</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:</strong>• One year of work experience in HVAC/refrigeration equipment installation, repair and maintenance;• Knowledge of refrigeration theory, pipefitting, and structural layout required.  • Knowledge of commercial mechanical and electrical systems, and ability to read and understand blueprints;• Requires knowledge of regulations regarding HVAC including environmental and indoor air quality, and skilled HVAC work, with attention to safe practices.• Knowledge of local, state and federal regulations regarding HVAC repair and maintenance for occupied spaces;• Ability to manage and accurately track material resources and time, and adapt to changing work priorities;• Ability to estimate  time and materials, and manage resources;• Demonstrated organizational, problem-solving and common sense skills;• Ability to work safely;• Customer service skills to act responsively to customer inquiries and requests; and escalate the more difficult matters appropriately;• Communication skills to provide procedural and factual information, and to follow instructions;• Flexibility to build effective working relationships with staff, customers and others;• Ability to travel to various facilities, and to work independently and as a team.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:</strong></p>\n<p>Not Applicable</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>CERTIFICATES OR LICENSES REQUIRED:</strong></p>\n<p>The following licenses or certificates may be required depending on local, state and/or contract requirements:</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Not Applicable</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:</strong></p>\n<p>Employees must have the ability to perform the following physical demands for extended periods of time with or without assistance:</p>\n<p>• Maneuvering to, in, and around equipment • Bending, kneeling, stooping and reaching • Climbing stepstools or ladders. • Lifting and moving heavy equipment up to 35 pounds • Climbing ladders to gain access to rooftop equipment • Monitoring computer systems and control displays</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>WORK ENVIRONMENT:</strong></p>\n<p>Work is performed at a customer’s location in office, shop, warehouse, or outdoor environment. May require driving to and from worksite locations.  Equipment can be located in crawl spaces, rooftops, and outside facility.  Employees may be exposed to hazardous and/or toxic substances, electrical shock, noise from equipment, and depending on external weather conditions, wind, rain, cold, and heat.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>DISCLAIMER:</strong></p>\n<p>The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to this job. Employees are expected to follow their supervisor’s instructions and to perform the tasks requested by their supervisors.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><em><strong>At PRIDE, we make a difference in the lives of many, one job at a time.</strong></em></p>\n<h2>How to Apply</h2>\n<p><strong>Ready to make an impact?</strong>Join an organization where business meets purpose and every role contributes to a greater mission. Apply today at <strong>PRIDE Careers</strong> and be part of something meaningful.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Learn more about who we are and what we stand for at <strong>www.prideindustries.com</strong>.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>PRIDE Industries is an Equal Opportunity Employer.</strong> All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Thank you for considering a career with us—we look forward to connecting with you!</p>",
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