Salk Institute Office of Technology Development
HVAC&R Mechanic
Salk Institute Office of Technology Development, San Diego, California, United States, 92189
Under limited supervision, the HVAC&R Mechanic performs the full range of skilled journey level air conditioning and refrigeration work including install, troubleshoot, calibrate, service, repair and maintain refrigeration and HVAC systems, equipment, instruments and controls using electrical, electronic, pneumatic or digitally controlled systems.
The Salk Institute is an internationally renowned research institution that values all members of our scientific community. We seek bold and interactive leaders passionate about exploring new frontiers in science.
Key Responsibilities
Installs, modifies, adjusts, and repairs heating, ventilation and air conditioning equipment and systems. Troubleshoots, modifies, monitors, and collects data for the BAS (Building Automation System) HVAC devices. Install, troubleshoot, calibrate, service, repair and maintain direct expansion (DX) HVAC systems and other refrigerated equipment and systems. Read, interpret and work from blueprints, plans, drawings, and specifications. Performs minor-to-major overhauls. Perform brazing and soldering as necessary to complete work. Installs electrical conduit, power feeds, and controls for a wide range of systems and various equipment. Installs network cables and terminations. Utilizes plans and own knowledge to determine how and where to fabricate, assemble and install sheet metal products. Replaces air filters and water filters. Responds to service requests and diagnoses and troubleshoots system problems. Observe functioning of equipment to detect hazards, adjust, relocate, and replace as necessary. Uses computer for communicating, researching parts and specifications, coordinating, documenting work details, and recording time log. Performs a variety of routine manual duties as required. Provides work direction to lower-level technicians. Prepare routing reports, schematics, and diagrams in laying out work areas and make estimates of time and materials needed for task. Performs work in other skilled trades as assigned by management. Requirements
High school diploma or general education degree (GED). +5 years of specialized experience in industrial or commercial HVAC&R. Must possess an EPA Section 608 Universal Technician Certification. Computer skills required: Microsoft Office; Project Management Software. Demonstrated ability to read construction drawings and documentation. Certificates, licenses, and registrations required: Must be willing to maintain First Aid/CPR/AED training/certification. What We Offer
The expected pay range for this position is $27.00-$35.00 hourly. Salk Institute provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the institute reasonably expects to pay for a position. Salk Institute offers competitive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, retirement, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, patient advocacy services, and transit/parking program. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
The Salk Institute for Biological Studies is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing equal access to opportunities for students, employees, applicants for employment and other visitors.
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Installs, modifies, adjusts, and repairs heating, ventilation and air conditioning equipment and systems. Troubleshoots, modifies, monitors, and collects data for the BAS (Building Automation System) HVAC devices. Install, troubleshoot, calibrate, service, repair and maintain direct expansion (DX) HVAC systems and other refrigerated equipment and systems. Read, interpret and work from blueprints, plans, drawings, and specifications. Performs minor-to-major overhauls. Perform brazing and soldering as necessary to complete work. Installs electrical conduit, power feeds, and controls for a wide range of systems and various equipment. Installs network cables and terminations. Utilizes plans and own knowledge to determine how and where to fabricate, assemble and install sheet metal products. Replaces air filters and water filters. Responds to service requests and diagnoses and troubleshoots system problems. Observe functioning of equipment to detect hazards, adjust, relocate, and replace as necessary. Uses computer for communicating, researching parts and specifications, coordinating, documenting work details, and recording time log. Performs a variety of routine manual duties as required. Provides work direction to lower-level technicians. Prepare routing reports, schematics, and diagrams in laying out work areas and make estimates of time and materials needed for task. Performs work in other skilled trades as assigned by management. Requirements
High school diploma or general education degree (GED). +5 years of specialized experience in industrial or commercial HVAC&R. Must possess an EPA Section 608 Universal Technician Certification. Computer skills required: Microsoft Office; Project Management Software. Demonstrated ability to read construction drawings and documentation. Certificates, licenses, and registrations required: Must be willing to maintain First Aid/CPR/AED training/certification. What We Offer
The expected pay range for this position is $27.00-$35.00 hourly. Salk Institute provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the institute reasonably expects to pay for a position. Salk Institute offers competitive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, retirement, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, patient advocacy services, and transit/parking program. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
The Salk Institute for Biological Studies is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing equal access to opportunities for students, employees, applicants for employment and other visitors.
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