Residential HVAC Installation Technician

Company: Lee Company
Location: Lake City
Posted on: August 6, 2022

Job Description:

Summary of Job: The Residential HVAC Installation Technician lays out, assembles, installs all areas of residential HVAC installations including any ductwork, setting, and starting up split and package systems. Gas piping, venting and electrical as well.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Will be required to help promote a safe working environment
• Selects type and size of pipe, and related materials and equipment needed for each individual job site
• Plans installation or repair to avoid obstructions and to avoid interfering with activities of other workers
• Cuts, threads, and bends pipe
• Assembles and installs variety of metal and nonmetal pipes, tubes, and fittings, including iron, steel, copper, and plastic
• Connects pipes, using threaded, caulked, soldered, brazed, fused, or cemented joints
• Secures pipes to structure with brackets, clamps, and hangers
• Installs and maintains refrigeration and air-conditioning systems, including compressors, and piping
• Increases pressure in pipe system and observes connected pressure gauge to test system for leaks
• Will be required to read and follow blueprints and determine what material, tools and equipment will be needed to complete task
• Will be required to work independently and be able to keep from one (1) to three (3) apprentices/helpers productive; may be required to be crew leader
• Effectively train helper/s
• Design duct system and fully layout duct system with proper sizing and cfm for home and install
• Be able to effectively measure out and order custom shrouds
• Run track piping and any gas line properly
• Be able to install all vent pipe 80 or 90 percent and power venters if needed
• Effectively install dehumidifiers and humidifiers
• Proper job site walk-thru and plan install
• Vacuum & reclaim refrigerant from old system, effectively charge unit using superheat and subcooling
• Return grill sizing according to Lee Company standards
• Gas pipe installation
• Install & program thermostats
• Terminate all high and low voltage wiring
• Installation of venting
• Able to hook up ductwork and install new plenum boxes
• Installation of complete duct systemsSkills and Abilities:
  • Can effectively train team members the trade and the Lee Company way; a role model to the group
  • Can diagnose electrical and refrigeration issues and fix them on startup
  • Can design any ductwork layout and install, this includes installing square duct or odd transitions needed
  • Can install any system including zoned, dual fuel, geothermal, magic packs, gas or heat pump, and any accessories
  • Able to pull and install standard electrical wire circuits for above
  • Knowledge of required duct sizing for supply and returns for 1.5 to 5-ton units
  • Able to effectively braze all sizes of copper
  • Ability to do metal fabrication
  • Basic computer knowledge
  • EPA certified to handle refrigerantLee Company is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, genetic information or testing, or family and medical leave.Required
    Preferred

    Job Industries

    • Customer Service

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