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

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

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