WORK PROCESS
GAS APPLIANCE SERVICER
O*NET/SOC CODE: 49-9031.02 RAPIDS CODE: 0917
DESCRIPTION: Installs and repairs gas meters, regulators, ranges, heaters, and refrigerators in customer’s establishment, using manometer, voltmeter, handtools, and pipe-threading tools: Measures, cuts, and threads pipe and connects it to feeder line and equipment or appliance, using rule, pipe cutter, threader, and wrench. Tests and examines pipelines and equipment to locate leaks and faulty pipe connections and to determine pressure and flow of gas, using manometer, voltmeter, combustible gas indicator, and soap lather. Dismantles meters and regulators, and replaces defective pipes, thermocouples, thermostats, valves, and indicator spindles, using handtools. May assemble new or reconditioned appliances. May collect for monthly bills or overdue payments.
ON-THE-JOB TRAINING:
APPROXIMATE HOURS
A. ORIENTATION
500
Operation, use and care of tools; identification and
use of fittings and parts; learn to use various types
of gauges; safety measures.
B. LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GAS SERVICE
1000
Bulk plant equipment and methods; delivery equipment;
knowledge of products and characteristics; installation
and handling storage equipment; regulations and rules.
C. GAS RANGES AND WATER HEATERS
1500
1. Installation
Places complete unit in selected location; locates position
of pipes; measures and marks specified pipe lengths; cuts
openings in wall through which pipes are to pass; use of vises
pipe cutters, etc. tests pipes for leaks; regulates burner flames
by turning set screws until flames are blue; regulates (range)
oven temperature by placing a thermometer in oven and turning
set screws that govern flame intensity; adjusts gas pressure.
2. Service and Repairs
Examines unit to determine reason for faulty operation, testing
pipe connections, burner adjustments, and other parts. Replaces
damaged and/or worn parts, and makes necessary adjustments.
D. REFRIGERATORS
500
Install, maintain, and repair; installs, when necessary, various
parts, such as valves, springs, connections, new piping, packing
valves and couplings to stop leaks. Checks temperatures of
cutting in and cutting out of thermostatic control, using thermometer,
adjust gas pressure
E. FURNACES AND HEATING EQUIPMENT
1200
Install, maintain, and repair; installs new parts when
necessary; cuts holes in walls and floors for air duct
outlets; regulates burner flames, sets thermostatic control,
and adjusts gas pressure.
F. MISCELLANEOUS EQUIPMENT, SUCH AS DRYERS, TORCHES AND APPLIANCES FOR SPECIALIZED COMMERCIAL LAND
1300
1. INDUSTRIAL APPLICATION
Install, maintain, and repair. Delivers and installs gas cylinders
and also delivers gas from tank truck to metered customers.
TOTAL HOURS
6000
