Job Information
Aerotek Hvac Mechanic in Palo Alto, California
Description:
Performs preventive maintenance work on HVAC equipment in accordance with the correct procedures and recommends changes in existing equipment and conditions for better operating efficiency.
Installs new air conditioning units and systems, connecting the systems to required services and testing for proper operation.
Installs, calibrates, and maintains manual, automatic pneumatic and electronic controls on all HVAC equipment. Obtains assistance when necessary on complicated electronics or pneumatic controls.
Maintains tools, equipment and work area assigned. Prepares requisitions for supplies or materials required for given, authorized work in accordance with established procedures.
Performs welding and brazing, and soldering on HVAC equipment in accordance with recognized and proper procedures.
Repairs, maintains, and diagnoses problems regarding centralized air handling units for both electrical and pneumatic controls, including refrigerated air conditioning units, and walk in boxes, cold rooms and chillers for certain areas. Responds to complaints for heating or cooling and makes adjustments to bring it up to the necessary comfort levels as required by the occupants.
Tests and balances the heating, cooling, ventilating, and air conditioning to conform to the proper specifications and code requirements.
Assists other crafts on shutdowns involving heating and cooling, and power supply for refrigerated system.
Additional Skills & Qualifications:
High School Diploma or GED equivalent
Associate’s Degree or equivalent from a Technical/Trade School with a certificate in Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning, preferred.
Experience
Four (4) to six (6) years of progressively responsible and directly related work experience
Five (5) years of health care HVAC field work, preferred
License/Certifications
CDL California Driver’s License
HVACEPAU – EPA Type 608 Universal Certification required
Ability to adapt to and deal with change and ambiguity
Ability to operate standard tools, instruments and equipment used on the job
Ability to plan, organize, prioritize, work independently and meet deadlines
Ability to read and interpret blueprints and sketches
Ability to solve problems and identify solutions
Ability to speak and write effectively at a level appropriate for the job
Ability to work in a fast-paced work environment
Ability to work well with individuals at all levels of the organization
Knowledge of computer systems and software used in functional area
Knowledge of local, state and federal regulatory requirements related to areas of functional responsibility
Knowledge of methods, tools, and equipment used in maintenance and repair
About Aerotek:
We know that a company's success starts with its employees. We also know that an individual's success starts with the right career opportunity. As a Best of Staffing® Client and Talent leader, Aerotek's people-focused approach yields competitive advantage for our clients and rewarding careers for our contract employees. Since 1983, Aerotek has grown to become a leader in recruiting and staffing services. With more than 250 non-franchised offices, Aerotek's 8,000 internal employees serve more than 300,000 contract employees and 18,000 clients every year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in talent solutions. Learn more at Aerotek.com.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.