HVAC Service Technician - Apprentice - Union

Country:United States of AmericaLocation:CAP06: CCS-Plymouth Mtg, PA 4110 Butler Pike, Plymouth Meeting, PA, 19462 USACarrier is the leading global provider of healthy, safe and sustainable building and cold chain solutions with a world-class, diverse workforce with business segments covering HVAC, refrigeration, and fire and security. We make modern life possible by delivering safer, smarter and more sustainable services that make a difference to people and our planet while revolutionizing industry trends. This is why we come to work every day. Join us and we can make a difference together.Join Carrier using your HVAC skills to help us provide excellent customer services to our customers in the Philadelphia area.Work with and learn from Journeyman technicians while assisting customers and handling service calls.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Inspect air-conditioning units to ensure efficient operation

Perform regularly scheduled maintenance on heating and cooling units

Diagnose mechanical and electrical malfunctions

Assist with install, replace, or repair damaged equipment; calibrate thermostatic controls

Assist with install new heating, ventilation and air-conditioning systems; repair and replace damaged or worn heating, ventilation and air-conditioning parts and equipment; repair or replace low- and high-pressure liquid lines

Inspect and observe pressure of liquids and vapor with instrumentation to ensure efficient operation of unit and make necessary adjustment; inspect and service refrigeration equipment including refrigerators, ice machines, gas packs, and heat pumps

Assist with and maintain the chilled and hot water supply systems

Adjust and maintain internal electrical and electronic control systems; cleans coils, blowers, checks motors, and belt tensions

Assist with assembly and install metal ductwork (where applicable).

Assist in planning and designing of new installations of heating and air-conditioning systems

Maintain maintenance records as required by City, State, and EPA regulations

Performs additional duties and responsibilities as required

Recognize and identify potential risks and hazards associated with performing all work-related duties safely

Work to mitigate potential risks associated with essential duties

Collaborate with management personnel to maintain safe working environments

Participate in a comprehensive OSHA-approved safety course (preferably OSHA 10- or 30-hour course) and adhere to company and regulatory compliance programs

Obtain or carry current low voltage electrical card

Obtain or carry EPA refrigerant license

Wear appropriate company issued uniform as well as PPE where required to work safe.

Required Qualifications:

High School Diploma or GED

Pre-enrolment in the LU 420 apprentice program

Posses a valid and current Driver’s License that meets the insurance requirements of the company

Preferred Qualifications:

OSHA 10/30 Certified

Principles and practices of Heating, Venting, Air Conditioning (HVAC) maintenance and repair; hazard and safety practices common to the trade

HVAC controls and safety devices; appropriate Safety Data Sheets (SDSs) / chemical usages; tools of the trade; materials and refrigerant recovery equipment and procedures used in installing, repairing and maintaining HVAC systems

Computerized electrical circuits and systems as they relate to air-conditioning, heating, ventilating, and refrigerated cooling

Knowledge of sheet metal, electrical, plumbing, and carpentry

Basic understanding of building automation controls

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