Residential HVAC Installation Helper

Company: Lee Company
Location: Nashville
Posted on: June 25, 2022

Job Description:

Summary of Job: The Residential HVAC Installation Helper will assist HVAC Installation and/or Service Technicians with installations, maintenance, and service, including any ductwork, setting, and starting up split and package systems, gas piping, venting and electrical as required.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Will be required to help promote a safe working environment above all
• Selects type and size of pipe, and related materials and equipment needed for each individual jobsite
• Plans installation or repair to avoid obstructions and to avoid interfering with activities of other workers
• Cuts, threads, and bends pipe
• Assembles and installs variety of metal and nonmetal pipes, tubes, and fittings, including iron, steel, copper, and plastic
• Connects pipes, using threaded, caulked, soldered, brazed, fused, or cemented joints
• Secures pipes to structure with brackets, clamps, and hangers
• Installs and maintains refrigeration and air-conditioning systems, including compressors, and piping
• Increases pressure in pipe system and observes connected pressure gauge to test system for leaks
• Will be required to read and follow blueprints and determine what material, tools and equipment will be needed to complete task
• Will be required to work independently and be able to keep one (1) apprentice/helper productive; may be required to be crew leader
• Remove refrigerant from any system
• Wire-up high voltage disconnect box outside on pack or condenser
• Level and set pad on condenser and pack unit
• Properly connect ductwork to package unit
• Set up lead technician's tools and job prep
• Wire-up voltage at condenser or package unit for heat pump or straight ac units
• Pressure test split unit with dry nitrogen
• Perform solo basic install of condenser by within 2 hours
• Clean up jobsite upon job completion
• Maintain clean and organized truck condition at the end of each day
• Connect gas line on pack unit and furnace plus leak test connections
• Wire-up low voltage on package unit
• Install manufacture standard shroud
• Drain connections on all units plus install and wire condensate pump
• Install wire up thermostats on any system and program properly
• Identify proper wire sizes for whips, identify proper breaker sizes and install
• Install and wire water safety switches in attic
• Vent pipe connections - both 80% and 90%
• Identify correct line set sizes, and/or pull new line set
• Measure, order and build custom shroud
• Install complete install with Lead Tech supervision
• Must be able to handle stress and job demands
• Must be able to cooperatively work with othersSkills and Abilities:
  • Able to braze copper
  • Able to learn how to connect ductwork to indoor units (S/R Plenums)
  • Basic computer knowledge
  • EPA certified to handle refrigerant (preferred)Lee Company is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, genetic information or testing, or family and medical leave.Required
    Preferred

    Job Industries

    • Customer Service

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