Heating and Air Conditioning Fitter

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*Job Duties/Responsibilities* A Heating and Air Conditioning Fitter installs, repairs, and replaces complete direct gas-fired, steam, hot-water, air conditioning, heating, and ventilating systems, including control instruments and equipment.
Some of the core duties that job incumbents will perform, may require that he/she: * Installs, repairs, and replaces hot-water, low-pressure steam, and direct gas-fired heating systems; chilled-water and direct-expansion air conditioning systems, including condensers and cooling towers; variable refrigerant flow systems; and pressure cooking equipment.
* Installs, repairs, and replaces pipes, traps, boilers, pumps, valves, coils, radiators, air and refrigeration compressors, space heaters, furnaces, vents, fans, blowers, safety controls, and related equipment.
* Installs, tests, checks, adjusts, repairs, and replaces temperature and combustion controls, instruments and systems.
* Determines the amount and type of material and makes simple sketches for the emergency repair of heating and air conditioning equipment.
* Assists in determining repairs needed to prevent equipment deterioration.
*Minimum Requirements* Education: Graduation from high school or evidence of equivalent educational proficiency.
Experience: Successful completion of a recognized heating and air conditioning or refrigeration apprenticeship program or six years of experience in the installation, maintenance, and repair of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning or refrigeration equipment, of which one year must have been at the journey-level Special: * Possession of a certificate of competence of chlorofluorocarbon License type Universal in accordance with EPA Rule 608, Clean Air Act.
* A valid California Driver License and use of an automobile.
Special Physical Requirements: * Manual dexterity and strength to use tools of the trade.
* Visual acuity to read and calibrate instruments.
* Ability to stand, walk, bend, crawl, climb, reach overhead, crouch, kneel, balance, push, pull and safely lift and carry items weighing up to 100 pounds.
* Ability to work at heights including the use of ladders, scaffolds, and other related equipment.
* Ability to work safely in confined spaces.
*Benefits* Insurance: Paid premiums for your choice of several medical, dental, and vision plans for you and your dependents, as well as life insurance plans.
Retirement: Membership in the California Public Employees Retirement Systems (CalPERS).
Vacation: Two weeks of paid vacation to start.
Three weeks after five years of year-round paid service.
Paid Holidays: Up to 13 days.
Job Type: Full-time Pay: Up to $41.
50 per hour Benefits: * Dental insurance * Health insurance * Life insurance * Paid time off * Retirement plan * Vision insurance Schedule: * Monday to Friday People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply Education: * High school or equivalent (Required) Work Location: In person