Policy
What is the required response time for on-call emergencies?
Within 1 hour of receiving call
An iced up evaporator is usually caused by what 2 things.
1) insufficient air through the evaporator coils
2) Low Freon
What does G.F.I. stand for?
Ground Fault Interrupter
B. False
A single burner on a range will not come on. How do you check to see what is wrong?
Ohm out the burner that is not coming on
At what amount of snow accumulation should snow removal begin on property?
1 inch
Why is there a delay in restarting a compressor that has kicked off due to an internal overload?
Unit must cool off
True or False
It is permissible to replace a breaker with one of higher amperage rating if the original trips regularly.
False- Breaker must be replaced with one of the same amperage
What is the purpose of a vent pipe in your plumbing system?
To allow gas to escape.
The pilot light on a standing pilot water heater won't stay lit. What might be causing the problem?
The thermocouple
What are the steps to apply for internal positions?
Get approval from SM/PM. Email Carol Douglas with your resume.
What is one purpose of shutoff valves on the compressor during installation and when servicing?
To allow the Freon to be saved while servicing the unit
What is the purpose of a 3-way switch?
Allows you to control a switch from two (2) locations
After installing a new electric hot water heater, what MUST be done before turning on electric?
Fill the tank with water
What outside temperature classifies Heat and AC as an emergency?
Heat- below 65
AC- above 85
Excessively high head pressure on an AC unit is caused by which of the following?
How many volts is considered low voltage?
Less than 30 volts (Usually 24)
What is the purpose of a backflow preventer?
To prevent water from flowing backwards in plumbing system.
What would cause soap bubbles to run out of the dishwasher when it is running?
The resident used hand dishwashing soap instead of automatic dishwashing soap
What items should be completed during every preventative Maintenance in apartments? 5 items
Filter change, clean condensation drain, check for leaks, Test smoke alarms and GFI's, inspect housekeeping.
How can you test a compressor to determine if it is faulty?
Using multi-meter, check for continuity across all 3 terminals
What size wiring is used on a 15amp circuit?
14 guage
What is the best way to remove heavy grease clogs from main drain.
Use jetter machine cleaner
What should be checked/replaced if the compressor in refrigerator does not run
Start and relay switch