HVAC Technician

The HVAC Technician , under general direction, performs work of average to considerable difficulty in the journey-level performance of facilities maintenance to include the primary field of Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (HVAC-R) and performs other tasks as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Inspects, installs, troubleshoots, maintains, repairs and operations refrigeration, all types of air conditioning, evaporative cooking and ventilation equipment plants and systems, including portable units and ice makers.
• Ensures compliance with Performance Work Statement (PWS) and Amentum ISO 9001 Quality Management System (QMS).
• Principal Accountabilities Performs scheduled/unscheduled maintenance in accordance with Job Plans.
• Installs, modifies, repairs, constructs, fabricates, troubleshoots and maintains refrigeration and air conditioning (unit sizes up to 35 ton), ventilation and related control systems and equipment according to applicable Technical Publications and directives.
• Installs, adjusts and calibrates thermostats, electronic, pressure and pneumatic controls on HVAC-R systems to maintain a comfortable temperature for employees and proper equipment operation.
• May be required to respond to 24-hour emergency calls for assigned work area to perform emergency equipment repairs during off duty hours using a vehicle, telephone, hand, power and specialty tools and necessary parts/materials.
• Identifies and corrects equipment problems by maintaining HVAC-R equipment in a safe condition, prevent degradation of property and systems and prevent failures that would cause reduction in service.
• Diagnoses and isolates unusual malfunction to individual system components.
• Uses special pressure, temperature and analysis test equipment to determine efficiency and effectiveness of refrigeration cooling.
• Adjusts, calibrates and aligns components for optimum operating efficiency within design limitations.
• Inspects completed or in progress work for compliance with standard operating procedures, safety standards and technical publications.
• Provides technical expertise to facilities personnel to assist them in understanding specific job requirements.
• Conforms to Amentum safety, hazardous material and quality standards.
• Follows safety standards in working with multiple services, tools and equipment.
• Operates Mechanical Handling Equipment when trained to do so.
• Trains co-workers to perform preventive maintenance and repair work on mechanical portion of equipment.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Works in maintenance shop or warehouse environment and may be required to work outdoors for extended periods.
• Must have organizational skills and be able to understand, speak, read and write English at a beginner level.
• Must be able to read and understand technical data, plans/blueprints and publications pertaining to USAF refrigeration air-conditioning systems.
• Must possess a valid home country driver's license and ability to obtain host nation driver's license.
• May be required to operate material handling equipment.
• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Five years practical experience of refrigeration and air-conditioning systems required.
• Education or technical training in a field related to facilities maintenance through a recognized trade union, technical school or equivalent, accredited college or university may substitute for up to two years of the required experience.
• May be exposed to extreme noise from operating equipment.
• Will be required to wear proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) according to prescribed procedures and as required for task being performed.
• Physically capable of performing all required duties; capable of lifting/pushing/pulling minimum of 50 lbs. and performing extensive work handling/lifting equipment.
• Must be able to travel domestically and internationally.