HVAC Mechanic (Facilities Maintenance) - Seattle WA

Confidential • Washington, United States • 16h ago

HVAC Facilities Maintenance Mechanic Seattle WAFederal O&M Contractor seeking full-time HVAC Mechanic for long term employment opportunity within the Federal Building and US Courthouse. Must have 5 yrs recent exp. in commercial or industrial electrical, mechanical, structural & architectural maintenance services in commercial facilities. Must have Washington State 06/06A Refrigeration Certificate or Electrician License.u00a0 Must possess ability to communicate well with constituents, be self-motivated, conscientious, hardworking & honest. Must be able to work independently, be self-motivated, conscientious, hardworking & honest. Must be willing to submit to a Security Background Check.This position is under a Collective Bargaining Agreement and would require membership in Local Trades Union; benefits include Pension, Health & Welfare, Paid Vacation, Sick Leave and Holidays.Employer is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. EEO/AA Employer/Vets.23410 HEATING, VENTILATION, AND AIR-CONDITIONING MECHANIC The Heating, Ventilation, and Air-Conditioning Mechanic installs, services and repairs environmental-control systems in residences, department stores, office buildings, and other commercial establishments, utilizing knowledge of refrigeration theory, pipe-fitting and structural layout, mounts compressor and condenser units on platform or floor, using hand tools, following blueprints or engineering specifications, fabricates, assembles and installs duct-work and chassis parts, using portable metalworking tools and welding equipment, and installs evaporator unit in chassis or in air-duct system, using hand tools. This mechanic also 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 complete circuit for refrigerant, installs expansion and discharge valves in circuit. This worker connects motors, compressors, temperature controls, humidity controls, and circulating ventilation fans to control panels and connects control panels to power source; installs air and water filters in completed installation, injects small amount of refrigerant into compressor to test systems and adds Freon gas to build up prescribed operating pressure. This mechanic observes pressure and vacuum gauges and adjusts controls to insure proper operation, tests joints and connections for gas leaks, using gauges or soap-and-water solution, wraps pipes in insulation batting and secures them in place with cement or wire bands, replaces defective breaker controls, thermostats, switches, fuses and electrical wiring to repair installed units, may install, repair and service air conditioners, ranging from fifteen to twenty tons cooling capacity in warehouses and small factory buildings.