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King & George, LLC

HVAC Mechanic (SC)

King & George, LLC, Louisville, Kentucky, us, 40201

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Job Title: HVAC Mechanic / Technician Job Summary: Maintain, repair, install and operate boilers, refrigeration equipment, generators, air conditioning facilities and all appurtenant equipment driven by steam, air, diesel, gas, water, or any other power‑developing energy. This position also patrols, inspects, and maintains all mechanical equipment so that the most economical and efficient results may be obtained. This position requires HVAC certification.

Supervisory Responsibilities None

Duties / Responsibilities

Perform maintenance and repair of HVAC systems

Installation, service, troubleshooting, and repairs including but not limited to; chillers, air handling units, controls, package units, split systems, exhaust fans, refrigerators, freezers, hot/chilled water pumps

Tasks ranging from operation of systems to the examination and evaluation of equipment to determine needed repairs

Installs refrigeration and air conditioning systems by positioning compressors, motors, condensers, humidifiers, evaporators, heaters, and other components in accordance with design specifications

Charges refrigeration systems with refrigerant gas tests for leaks

Starts unit and adjusts it for proper cut‑in and cut‑out of refrigeration units, humidifiers, heaters, air cleaners, and circulating pumps

Adjust systems for optimal performance

Maintains refrigeration and air conditioning systems by checking performance and determining problems

Installs, maintains and repairs the electrical and pneumatic systems associated with refrigeration and air conditioning equipment from the safety switch throughout the equipment

Installs, maintains, repairs, operates all types centrifugal and reciprocating refrigeration/air‑conditioning systems; also all types of pneumatic/electro‑mechanical temperature controls, chillers and boilers

Performs necessary plumbing procedures to ensure operation of systems and equipment

Required Skills / Abilities

Ability to read blue prints, sketches, and specifications pertaining to air conditioning and refrigeration systems; to follow oral instructions; to use shop mathematics; to lay out work

Requires broad trade knowledge of mechanical principals on standard shop methods of the Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic Trade

Ability to interpret and develop technical reports

Able to operate testing equipment for the systems; to use all tools and equipment necessary to this trade; to follow standard methods and procedures for the most part, but on occasion to have the ability and knowledge to perform the unusual and difficult operations

Proficient written and oral communication skills according to skill requirements

Ability to function well in a high‑paced and at times stressful environment

Proficient written and oral communication skills according to skill requirements

Possess strong computer skills, able to read, write, and comprehend written instructional documents

Ability to function well in a high‑paced and at times stressful environment

Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals

Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume

Proficient Microsoft Office productivity suite

Education and Experience

High school diploma or equivalent

At least two years of related experience required

Experience and/or certification in one or more predictive maintenance technologies (vibration analysis, infrared, ultrasound, etc.)

Physical Requirements

Prolonged period of standing, bending, reaching, and working with hands

Occasional periods of prolonged exposure to load noises

Ability to lift up to 75 pounds at times

Ability to stand, walk, reach with arms and hands as necessary

Ability to hear and see to position and safety requirement levels

Occasional exposure to elements such as heat, cold, noise, dust, dirt, and chemicals

Special Qualifications / Requirements

Must be able to successfully pass as required a federal, state, or local government's background investigation

Must have EPA certification per CFR part 82f (Universal preferred) for servicing and recovery of refrigerants

Disclaimer: The duties and responsibilities described are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time; or the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities

We maintain a drug‑free workplace and perform pre‑employment substance abuse testing.

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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