Facilities Technician

Stellant Systems•Torrance, CA

8d•$32 - $37

About The Position

We currently have an opportunity for a Commercial Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Mechanic at our Torrance, California location. Work consists of Installing, maintaining, overhauling, servicing, operating, and repairing plant air conditioning, ventilation and refrigeration systems, gas-fired heating equipment, thermal test chambers and other refrigerated lab equipment.

Requirements

A high school diploma or equivalent is needed, with additional trade school or other relevant certifications highly preferred.
5 years of experience in Commercial Air Conditioning and Refrigeration systems.
Experience with pneumatic A/C systems and air volume controls.

Nice To Haves

Cascade refrigeration system experience desired.
EPA certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Works from blueprints, manufacturer's drawings, sketches, specifications, installation layouts, process standards, ordinances, codes, written or verbal instructions to obtain locations, tolerances, adjustments, settings, and safety standards.
Determines the repair and maintenance work necessary to prevent possible breakdowns or major overhaul of equipment.
Defines when equipment should be shut down to accomplish major overhaul.
Makes complete installation of air conditioning, ventilation, refrigeration systems and gas-fired heating equipment.
Checks, balances, calibrates, adjusts, and modifies systems and equipment after installation or overhaul.
Maintains, repairs, troubleshoots, and overhauls complete systems involving work on A/C compressors, exhaust fans, bearings, valves, condensers, thermostats, oil pumps, thermocouples, and other mechanical parts.
Charges system with refrigerants, and checks and tests for leaks.
Uses charts, tables, and graphs to determine proper setting of refrigerant expansion valves, back pressure valves, and capillary tube feed for all types of refrigerants used in various systems.
Performs modifications and rework wherein the operations are essentially the same as required for the work described above.
Maintains a log or record of gauge readings and other operating data.
Performs incidental related duties as required.