HVAC Mechanic - Brookhaven National Laboratory

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
• Under minimum supervision constructs, installs, repairs, maintains and operates refrigeration, air conditioning, ventilating and auxiliary and related equipment.
• Will perform the same work on air compressors and vacuum pumps whether or not associated with the above equipment.
• Shift workers assigned to Building 600 acknowledge all Laboratory alarms in the control room and make appropriate notifications.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
• Minimum 6 years total experience, composed of 4 years apprenticeship, plus 2 years’ experience
or 6-8 years total experience composed of formal trade school, plus minimum 2 years’ experience
or 8 years’ experience (no formal training).
• Must have a strong background working on absorption, reciprocating and centrifugal equipment.
• Must possess EPA Universal Certification.
• Ability to demonstrate brazing techniques.
• Familiarity with reading blueprints and HVAC wiring schematics.
• An understanding of building management systems controls.
• Knowledge of cooling tower maintenance.
• Requires the ability to drive a government vehicle and have a valid Driver’s License.

Other Requirements:
• Must meet the medical requirements of the “Job Assessment Form".
• Must have a telephone and must provide the number to BNL for callout and contact purposes.
• Must possess written and verbal skills.
• Must be capable of following written instruction procedures, work orders, and similar documents.
• Must possess the writing skills to sufficiently complete work orders and other required documents.
• Must be able to communicate verbally with customers, fellow workers, and supervisors.
• Must have had a verifiable “acceptable leave record” in prior employment.
• Must be able to complete all the requirements of the Job Training Assessment.

Environmental, Health, and Safety Considerations:
• Standing, bending and lifting.
• Ability to do heavy lifting > 30 lbs.
• Ability to do moderate lifting < 30 lbs.
• Ability to work in confined spaces.
• Ability to climb fixed and portable ladders.
• Work indoors & outdoors in hot or cold environments.
• Moving machinery.
• Use of powered and hand operated hand-tools.
• Operates fork trucks.
• Physical coordination/dexterity and balance.
• Use of a respirator and other related safety equipment.
• Ability to wear proper PPE such as safety glasses, safety shoe and hearing protection.