Stationary Engineers. This position is distinguished from the Assistant HVAC Service Engineer by working independently and performing more complex work, such as analyzing servicing needs and handling problems with installations. The employee reports directly to, and works under the general supervision of, a Lead HVAC Service Engineer or other higher-level staff member. Supervision is not a responsibility of this class. Does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES: (All need not be performed in a given position. Other related activities may be performed, although not listed.)

• Installs and services boilers, air conditioning systems, air compressors, pneumatic systems, duct work, and computer hardware for control systems, by measuring pipes, soldering or brazing metals, wiring control systems, etc.
• Installs, maintains, and repairs heating, refrigeration, and ventilation equipment, including cooling towers, blowers, chillers, motors, compressors, direct digital controls, and pumps
• Properly handles refrigerant gases
• Analyzes energy usage and recommends solutions to energy use problems
• Reads blueprints, schematics, manuals, and work orders to gather information necessary to schedule and perform preventive maintenance requirements
• Repairs steam and hot water leaks, motors, pumps, steam traps, air handling units, and all other HVAC equipment and components
• Performs preventive maintenance to HVAC equipment by changing oil, filters, belts, bearings, etc.
• Identifies and solves problems with electric controls, heating systems, and refrigeration systems
• Responds to maintenance work requests and tenant complaints
• Tests and treats water used in air conditioning systems in order to prevent the growth of fungi and bacteria;
• Keeps operating logs for all HVAC equipment under the employee's charge
• Trains Assistant HVAC Service Engineers and Assistant HVAC Service Engineer Trainees where applicable

Stationary Engineers. This position is distinguished from the Assistant HVAC Service Engineer by working independently and performing more complex work, such as analyzing servicing needs and handling problems with installations. The employee reports directly to, and works under the general supervision of, a Lead HVAC Service Engineer or other higher-level staff member. Supervision is not a responsibility of this class. Does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES: (All need not be performed in a given position. Other related activities may be performed, although not listed.)

• Installs and services boilers, air conditioning systems, air compressors, pneumatic systems, duct work, and computer hardware for control systems, by measuring pipes, soldering or brazing metals, wiring control systems, etc.
• Installs, maintains, and repairs heating, refrigeration, and ventilation equipment, including cooling towers, blowers, chillers, motors, compressors, direct digital controls, and pumps
• Properly handles refrigerant gases
• Analyzes energy usage and recommends solutions to energy use problems
• Reads blueprints, schematics, manuals, and work orders to gather information necessary to schedule and perform preventive maintenance requirements
• Repairs steam and hot water leaks, motors, pumps, steam traps, air handling units, and all other HVAC equipment and components
• Performs preventive maintenance to HVAC equipment by changing oil, filters, belts, bearings, etc.
• Identifies and solves problems with electric controls, heating systems, and refrigeration systems
• Responds to maintenance work requests and tenant complaints
• Tests and treats water used in air conditioning systems in order to prevent the growth of fungi and bacteria;
• Keeps operating logs for all HVAC equipment under the employee's charge
• Trains Assistant HVAC Service Engineers and Assistant HVAC Service Engineer Trainees where applicable