HVAC Mechanic Specialist

  • R0138738
  • On Site
  • McLean, Virginia, United States
  • Full time

JOB FUNCTION: Performs Journeyman work in the operation, installation, maintenance and repair of heating, ventilation, air conditioning, refrigeration equipment and accessories. 

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

  • Maintain, repair, and install the building’s heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration equipment as well as all associated controls and piping. Examples of equipment include but are not limited to boilers, steam generators, heat exchangers, pumps, chillers, cooling towers, air compressors, air  handlers, fan coil units, CRAC/CRAH, VAV, ductless, split and packaged unit style systems, etc. 
  • Maintain, service, repair, and replace motors, blowers, compressors, coils, bearings, belts, and related control components; checks all safety and control devices, repairing or replacing when needed. 
  • Perform periodic cleaning of air handlers, coils, blowers, ducts, plenums, and various other related apparatus in accordance with current program guidelines. 
  • Make mechanical and electrical (480 volts or below) repairs and alterations, as required, to the air conditioning, heating, ventilation, refrigeration, and controls equipment. 
  • Respond to and resolve issues associated with requests for service adjustments and other trouble calls. 
  • Troubleshoot design and system control problems and make emergency repairs, as required. 
  • Maintain accurate log of CFC usage and related equipment repairs. 
  • Perform preventative maintenance and daily inspections of equipment and associated spaces in accordance with the current program guidelines. 
  • Inform supervisor and/or shop lead of any deficiencies found while performing preventive maintenance and institute corrective action needed to resolve issues 
  • Effectively utilize diagnostic test equipment and other related tools to diagnose and repair equipment deficiencies. 
  • Perform other related work as assigned. 
  • Direct lower-level trade personnel as assigned. 

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

  • Must possess a Journeyman HVAC license, or Maryland Grade I Stationery Engineer License, or DC 3rd steam boiler engineer license or equivalent. 
  • Must possess a Universal CFC license. 
  • Working knowledge of steam systems with emphasis on heating and humidification. 
  • Working knowledge of chilled water systems, hydronic piping, and associated controls. 
  • Thorough knowledge of all refrigeration systems with ability to charge, recover, reclaim, test, diagnose, and repair deficiencies within systems. 
  • Ability to read, comprehend, and work directly from blueprints, diagrams, schematics, and various other drawings. 
  • Thorough working knowledge of national and local HVAC codes. 
  • Ability to comprehend written and oral instructions. 
  • A willingness to work rotational shift if necessary, including days evenings, and nights, as well as overtime, 
  • weekends, and holidays, as required. 

EXPERIENCE: Six years of experience in the HVAC trade in maintenance and/or construction required. 

EDUCATION: High school, technical school, apprenticeship, trade school graduate or equivalent required. 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

  • Master HVAC license. 
  • Knowledge of building management systems. 
  • Ability to write correspondence. 
  • Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, 
  • and other employees of the organization. 

  • NFPA-70E Training 
  • OSHA 10 Training 

SECURITY: Must be a U.S. Citizen, able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret Security Clearance. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Incumbents may work in conditions that require operating industrial machinery/power  tools and motor vehicles. Additionally, incumbents may participate in work that requires walking, bending,  squatting, and carrying materials throughout the facility. Workplace conditions necessitate following strict safety guidelines and the use of Personal Protective Equipment. Work tasks requiring the incumbent to lift weight more than 50 pounds requires two or more persons. The physical demands described here are representative of those that an employee may perform on an  occasional to regular basis while performing functions of this job. The work environment characteristics describe here are representative of those an employee may encounter on an occasional to regular basis while performing  the functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform these  functions. 

The Government has full and complete control over granting, denying, withholding, or terminating security  clearances for Contractor employees. Decisions on clearance requirements for positions will ultimately be  decided by the customer based on access and requirements. It is the responsibility of the Contractor to ensure  these decisions are approved and executed based on the customers guidance. 

NOTE: The job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may be assigned other job-related duties, within the classification, to meet the ongoing needs of the organization. 

       

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed,  marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low-income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal EEO laws and supplemental language at EEO including Disability/Protected Veterans and Labor Laws Posters.

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