HVAC Mechanic

Must be able to provide preventive maintenance and repair of HVAC equipment.  This requirement includes chillers, air handlers, ductwork, thermostats, package units, refrigerant, pump houses, and associated components installed in various types of facilities including tension fabric shelters (TFS) at the assigned military base. Must adhere to the base’s refrigerant management program to monitor and record refrigerant use, storage, and disposal of all refrigerant types IAW Clean Air Act and the OEBGD.  Will properly dispose of all HVAC equipment refrigerant in accordance with CENTCOM and Host nation environmental regulations.  Must possess required knowledge, training and certification in working with HVAC equipment.  Must turn in spent or expired refrigerant to ECES Satellite Accumulation Point Manager for storage as hazardous waste.  Must maintain and inspect all heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems in accordance with American National Standards Institute/American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air Conditioning Engineers (ANSI/ASHRAE).  Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Position Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:  Must be a U.S. Citizen and be able to obtain and maintain a standard security clearance, if required.  Must have a minimum of a verified 5 years’ experience and or 5 years prior military service in the HVAC AFSC/MOS with the following credentials:  The North American Technician Excellence (NATE) certification or the Eurovent Certita Certification (ECC), or any international equivalent HVAC trained certificate, 2608 and 609 certification, or the EPA Universal CFC/HCFC Refrigerant Processing Certificate, 3Copper brazing qualified, 410K/Forklift Class III. 2000 – 10,000 lbs. certified and 5Powered Industrial Truck – skid-steer loader operators training certified.  Must be fully qualified to work on the USAF systems they are assigned to work on or must have previously obtained at least a USAF 5-level certification equivalent and possess at least 3 years of experience.  Must maintain a valid state driver license and be qualified to operate government general-purpose vehicles.

Must be able to obtain and maintain a SECRET US Government Clearance. Note: US Citizenship is required to obtain a SECRET Clearance.

REQUIRED EDUCATION:  High school diploma or GED; vocational/technical training beyond high school and at least three years of job-related experience or equivalent.

Work Environment, Physical Demands, and Mental Demands:
Typical HVAC working environment on a military base with occasional lifting to 40 pounds, kneeling, standing and walking, sitting and constant use of speech/hearing abilities for communication, constant mental alertness, must possess planning/organizing skills, and must be able to work under required deadlines.  The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; outside weather conditions; extreme heat risk and risk of electrical shock.  Must have the ability to work and communicate effectively with the military.