Service Journeyperson - Oakland Gas

Service Journeyperson- Oakland Gas

Under general supervision, investigates and satisfies all types of complaints for servicing heating, air conditioning, automatic water heaters, heat pumps and ductless split systems. Carries through assignments, at times, with the assistance of employees of equal or lesser grade.

Performs duties such as:

• Adjusting automatic appliances and associated electrical control equipment of any type, size, kind, or complexity, including commercial and industrial HVAC equipment; investigating complaints of unsatisfactory performance of all types of HVAC equipment and controls; investigating complaints from customers on HVAC equipment beyond the scope of employees of lesser grades; locating and remedying sources of trouble; checking operation of equipment to determine completeness and adequacy of repairs.
• Making repairs to and installing those repair parts on HVAC equipment which involve the adjustment of automatic gas controls of any type or complexity.
• Assistance in the installation of replacement residential HVAC systems.
• Making investigations and satisfying service requirements on air conditioning equipment of which the following items are typical, but not exclusive: Correcting gas pressure and supply Cleaning and adjusting burners and pilots Cleaning and repairing gas controls and filters Correcting fan operations where necessary Checking flues, basic power circuit, and thermostats Making seasonal changeover Lighting pilots and making minor repairs
• The Service Journeyperson would be expected to troubleshoot and correct deficiencies found on controls, circuits, pressure, pilots, and burners, etc., of the type which they would be expected to perform on central building heating or other gas heating equipment. Making investigations and satisfying service requirements on all HVAC equipment using a programmed sequence of operations to attain, prove, and maintain combustion of which the following items are typical, but not exclusive: Correcting gas pressure and supply Cleaning and adjusting burners Cleaning, adjusting, and lighting pilots Checking basic power circuit and thermostats Checking across 1 and 2, 1 and 6, and the T&T Terminals on the RA 890 Relay

Years of Experience: 5 years

Job Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED.
• Five years of verifiable qualified experience in the plumbing, pipefitting, HVAC, or appliance repair trades
• Universal or Type II Refrigeration Certification
• Must successfully test-out of either the heating and/or electric A/C training modules
• Must have a valid U. S. driver's license and maintain a satisfactory driving record
• Per the Bargaining Unit Contract, this position has a 5-year lock-in period

Education: High School

Licenses or Certifications: Universal or Type II Refrigeration Certification