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Job Description

Install and repair industrial and commercial refrigerating systems.

Job Details

The SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) code is 49-9021.02

☝️ Information based on the reference occupation “Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers”.

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Tasks for “Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning Service Technician (HVAC Service Technician)”

Drill holes and install mounting brackets and hangers into floor and walls of building.
Mount compressor, condenser, and other components in specified locations on frames, using hand tools and acetylene welding equipment.
Adjust or replace worn or defective mechanisms and parts and reassemble repaired systems.
Supervise and instruct assistants.
Observe and test system operation, using gauges and instruments.
Insulate shells and cabinets of systems.
Schedule work with customers and initiate work orders, house requisitions, and orders from stock.
Fabricate and assemble structural and functional components of refrigeration system, using hand tools, power tools, and welding equipment.
Dismantle malfunctioning systems and test components, using electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic testing equipment.
Read blueprints to determine location, size, capacity, and type of components needed to build refrigeration system.
Install wiring to connect components to an electric power source.
Perform mechanical overhauls and refrigerant reclaiming.
Braze or solder parts to repair defective joints and leaks.
Estimate, order, pick up, deliver, and install materials and supplies needed to maintain equipment in good working condition.
Test lines, components, and connections for leaks.
Lay out reference points for installation of structural and functional components, using measuring instruments.
Keep records of repairs and replacements made and causes of malfunctions.
Install expansion and control valves, using acetylene torches and wrenches.
Adjust valves according to specifications and charge system with proper type of refrigerant by pumping the specified gas or fluid into the system.
Cut, bend, thread, and connect pipe to functional components and water, power, or refrigeration system.
Lift and align components into position, using hoist or block and tackle.

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