Skilled Tradesman-STW-HVAC

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Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

• Formal education or training equivalent to a high school diploma;
• Completion of required HVAC education or HVAC trade school training, along with the required license; or certification in HVAC Mechanics according to ACA 17-33-301;  
• Requires EPA Section 608 Universal Refrigerant Technician Certification;
• Must be able to work flexible shifts as needed;
• A valid driver's license is required.

• →Install, maintain, repair and overhaul air conditioning systems, commercial and industrial refrigeration and air conditioning systems and combined heating, ventilation and cooling systems;
• →Inspect, repair, modify and install HVAC equipment including refrigeration and air conditioning compressors, receivers, condensers, chillers, water cooling towers, forced air converter units, pumps, automatic and hand valves, expansion valves and capillary tubes; connect motors to control panels; Install and calibrate systems; Install copper tubing and repair pipes and tubing as necessary; Test joints and insulate pipes of refrigeration and air conditioning systems; Install, rebuild, replace or repair fans, motors, thermostats, fuses, filters, bearings, valves, controls, gaskets and other equipment as necessary;
• →Conduct regular preventive maintenance inspections of refrigeration units, isolated heating and ventilating units, including boilers, gas and electrically operated air conditioning equipment, and make necessary adjustments or repairs; service and repair evaporative coolers; conduct boiler water quality test and treatment; Test and examine boiler operations, observing meter and pressure gauges; Adjust boiler burner combustion; Flush boilers, descale tubing; rebuild pressure and temperature safety valves and water pumps;
• →Repair or replace defective parts in units and equipment and their controls, including thermostats, automatic switches, fan controls, log switches, damper motors, louvers, relays, filters, controls, belts, compressors, heat exchangers, high limit controls, pressure controls, safety valves, and automatic gas valves; perform skilled electrical maintenance work in the repair, installation and alteration of HVAC equipment, components, timers, motors and wiring systems as needed; Lubricate and pack heating, ventilation, refrigeration, and air-conditioning motors, pumps, fans, and other equipment;
• →Operate a variety of hand and power tools, welder torch, vacuum pump, test equipment utilized in the trade and a motor vehicle; maintain equipment in effective and safe working condition; Maintain parts and tool inventory;
• →Maintain related records concerning time, labor and materials; maintain log of tasks performed and write reports as required;
• →Assist other skilled tradesmen to complete projects that require multiple departments to work together;
• →Knowledgeable in using computerized maintenance management system
• →High-pressure Boiler Operator license from the State of Arkansas or the ability to obtain one within 6-months of starting employment
• →Must be able to follow verbal and written instructions;
• →Perform other duties as assigned.

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