TTF AIR CONDITIONING MECHANIC A - INTERNAL BARGAINING UNIT MEMBERS ONLY

Performs major maintenance, repair and overhaul of environmental test equipment such as low temperature cascade refrigeration equipment; steam and electric humidification; brine fluid pumps, valves and pneumatic/electro-mechanical control valves; vacuum, salt fog, water spray, sand and dust, compressed air, air handling, and other industrial equipment and components normally found in a large environmental testing laboratory. Services and repairs compressors, evaporators, condensers, receivers and fluid transfer pumps, repacks valves, replaces electric motors from 0.25 to 200 HP, replaces and adjusts belts and pulleys, lubricates moving parts, replaces refrigerants, tests for leaks and excessive load conditions, reconditions, modifies and fabricates parts and tools; disassembles, repairs, replaces, and/or adjusts thermostats, pressure and electromechanical controls, relays, switches, other electronic and pneumatic automatic control devices. Ability to read and interpret electrical, mechanical, and piping schematics to diagnose and locate malfunctions.

Serves as Air Conditioning Equipment Operator in charge of assigned environmental tests. Upon receipt of written environmental test instructions, sets up required test equipment and test specimen. During tests, operates all equipment, test instrumentation, data recorders, and display units required to monitor and control environments within the test chamber. May provide guidance to lower level technicians. May be assigned other duties within his or her capabilities.

Work may include cross-utilization into other jobs as required. Normal work schedule is eight hours per day, five days per week. May require some overtime and/or weekend work.

Minimum qualification requirements include graduation from a two-year resident course related to the specific field at a technical institute and three years progressive experience in the specific field, or a total of six years progressive experience in the specific field. Refrigeration certification for Type II (high or very high pressure systems) required. Candidate must be certified through an Environmental Protection Agency approved program as a Universal Refrigeration Technician.

Must possess a valid driver’s license. Applicant selected will be subject to a security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and maneuver around test sites and facilities systems.