ALAMO COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT JOB DESCRIPTION

Nonexempt

Job Title : APPRENTICE HVAC MECHANIC (6047)

Completion Date : 03/06/2006

Policy Group : Skilled Crafts

PRIMARY IMPACT:

Completes assigned tasks as requested.

DUTIES:*

1. Assist in the maintenance and operation of electronic/pneumatic control systems.

2. Assist in daily/periodic inspection of all A/C and heating equipment and facilities, including waterlines, valves, drive belts, steam traps, expansion tanks, etc.

3. Operate air conditioning ventilation, refrigeration, and control equipment.

4. Repair/troubleshoot icemakers, walk-in freezers, and air conditioning/refrigeration equipment.

5. Perform chemical tests and water treatment in cooling towers, swimming pools, and boiler systems; may maintain pool chemicals, controls, and water temperature.

6. Clean/maintain wall furnaces and central systems and change filters.

* Any one position may not include all of the duties listed, nor do the examples necessarily include all of the duties performed.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

Knowledge of principles of HVAC and work methods, tools, and materials used. Working knowledge of electronic/pneumatic control systems, chill water/boiler plants, kitchen equipment reparation, wall furnaces, central heating/air conditioning units.

Effective oral/written communication skills.

Ability to follow detailed oral/written instructions; establish/maintain effective work relations. May be required to lift up to 75 lbs. alone, move more than 100 lbs. with help, and work in cramped spaces and inclement weather conditions.

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:

Must possess a Freon Recovery Certification, and a valid Texas Driver's License (must be insurable through ACCD's insurer).

JOB EMPOWERMENT

(+) The employee carries out instructions within an existing work routine. There is some leeway for changing the order of assigned tasks. However, prior approval is required before changing the nature of the work performed or before dealing with unassigned tasks.

LEADERSHIP OF PEOPLE

Accountable for helping others or providing regular guidance on an as-needed basis.

VERBAL COMMUNICATION SKILLS

(+) Giving or receiving basic information upon request.

WRITTEN COMMUNICATION SKILLS

(+) Simple checking or marking of documents.

PROBLEM ANALYSIS

The employee typically has to deal with issues or problems that often require assessment and reasoning before coming up with an approach or solution. The search for solutions may be accomplished quickly, but usually requires assessment and analysis of various alternatives based on standards or approaches defined by management or the appropriate professional/technical discipline.

MINIMUM AND PREFERRED EDUCATION

Minimum: A high school diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.)

Preferred: A formal training program after high school of approximately one year in duration

MINIMUM AND PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

Minimum: One to two years. Enrollment in a formal training program after high school of approximately one year in duration can be substituted in lieu of experience.

Preferred: Two to three years

Specifically, the position requires a minimum of one year of experience in the HVAC field; Enrollment in a formal training program after high school of approximately one year in duration can be substituted in lieu of experience.

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