**Pay Rate** $26.18 per hour **Telecommute Status** Onsite **Announcement** PRIDE Industries is a fast-paced company with a mission: To Create Jobs for People with Disabilities while providing high quality, value-added solutions to our nationwide customers. We are currently recruiting to fill the following position: **AbilityOne** This position is on a federal AbilityOne contract that requires that most of the work hours are performed by employees with disabilities. Due to program requirements, this particular position needs to be filled by a person with a disability **Job Description** **PRIDE Industries** **Job Description** **Job:** HVAC Tech I **Job Code:** R30 - BL-HVAC Tech I **SCA** **Occup** **:** 23410 Heating, Ventilation, and AC Mechanic **Salary Grade:** Federal Wage Determination or Collective Bargaining Agreement **FLSA Status:** Non-Exempt **Approval Date:** March 2019 **SUPERVISES:** There are no direct reports with this position. **POSITION SUMMARY:** Under general supervision, The HVAC I (Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning) I technician performs various technical work repairing, replacement, and installation of HVAC equipment to include furnaces, heat pumps, package units, split systems, ranging from residential HVAC/R equipment to light commercial equipment. Duties also consist on performing maintenance and being knowledgeable on the fundamentals of refrigeration equipment. **TYPICAL DUTIES:** 1. *Install, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain various residential and light commercial HVAC equipment. 2. *Cut and bend tubing to correct length and shape. 3. *Utilize skills in plumbing, mechanical, electrical, HVAC and refrigeration systems. 4. *Observe and interpret refrigeration pressures and vacuum gauges and adjusts controls to ensure proper operation. Able to perform recovery and vacuum. 5. *Test joints and connections for gas leaks. 6. *Wrap pipes in insulation batting and secures them in place. 7. *Replace defective Controls, fuses, and electrical wiring to repair installed units. 8. Repair and replace residential and light commercial evaporative A/C units. 9. *Repair and replace residential and light commercial heating systems. 10. * Ensure PRIDE safety policies and procedures are followed. 11. *Respond to EMERGENCY calls after work hours. 12. Perform other duties and special projects as assigned. ***** Denotes Essential Job Function **MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:** - One to three years of field experience servicing residential and light commercial HVAC equipment; - Able to use industry hand and machine tools (i.e. vacuum pumps, refrigeration gauges); - Ability to read, interpret and work from schematics and written instructions; - Proficient in electrical trouble shooting (i.e. single phase and three phase motors, compressors, contactors, relays and sensors) **EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:** Not Applicable **CERTIFICATES REQUIRED: ** The following licenses or certificates may be required depending on local, state and/or contract requirments. EPA Certification R410A Safety Valid Driver's License ** ** **PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:** Employees must have the ability to perform the following physical demands for extended periods of time with or without assistance: • Maneuvering to, in, and around equipment. • Bending, kneeling, stooping and reaching. • Climbing steps tools or ladders. • Lifting and moving heavy equipment up to 35 pounds. • Climbing ladders to gain access to roof top equipment **WORK ENVIRONMENT:** ** ** Work is performed at a customer’s location in office, shop, warehouse, or outdoor environment. May require driving to and from worksite locations. Equipment can be located in crawl spaces, rooftops, and outside facility. Employees may be exposed to hazardous and/or toxic substances, electrical shock, noise from equipment, and depending on external weather conditions, wind, rain, cold, and heat. **DISCLAIMER:** The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to this job. Employees are expected to follow their supervisor’s instructions and to perform the tasks requested by their supervisors. **_At PRIDE, we make a difference in the lives of many, one job at a time._** **How to Apply** If you are interested in working for this unique organization that blends business with a social mission, please apply online at   www.prideindustries.com Visit our website to learn more! PRIDE will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of all federal, state, and local laws. Thank you **Pay Rate** _$26.18 per hour_ **Job ID** _2025-19154_ **Type** _Full Time Regular_ **Location** _US-TX-Ft Bliss_ Our commitment to an inclusive workplace PRIDE Industries is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a workplace free from harassment and discrimination. We embrace the unique differences of our employees because that is what drives innovation and the success of our business. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, pregnancy, parental status, genetic information, political affiliation, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations.