AFCAP V Japan BOS: SCS Maintenance/HVAC Technician

KBR Careers; Iowa City (IA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K match

Medical insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

KBR is seeking an HVAC/R Technician to support AFCAP V Japan BOS: SCS Maintenance/HVAC. You will inspect, diagnose, repair, and perform preventive maintenance on a broad range of HVAC/R equipment and related systems at sites in Japan for U.S. forces.

Responsibilities include maintenance of freezers, kitchen equipment, doors, fixtures, and signage, along with safety compliance and routine documentation. A DoD security clearance and EPA 608 certification are required or obtainable quickly after

Qualifications

• Must be a US citizen with a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in HVAC/R or related field.
• Active DoD Secret Clearance or ability to obtain prior to deployment.
• EPA Section 608 Universal Refrigerant Handling Certification or ability to obtain within 30 days of arrival.
• Strong knowledge of HVAC/R systems, controls, and components.
• Ability to read drawings and schematics.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, diagnose, repair, and perform preventive maintenance on HVAC/R systems and related equipment.
• Maintain and repair freezer, refrigeration units, and commercial kitchen equipment.
• Perform installation, operation, maintenance, and repair of HVAC/R and related systems.
• Interpret drawings/schematics to plan work activities and parts needs.
• Ensure safety rules and PPE are followed; light to moderate lifting may be required.
• Keep tools and records organized and up to date.

Skills

HVAC/R troubleshooting

EPA 608 certified

DoD clearance

Interpret schematics

Education

High school diploma

5+ years experience

Job description

Title

AFCAP V Japan BOS: SCS Maintenance/HVAC Technician

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Program Summary

In support of the U.S. Air Force, KBR provides infrastructure security, base operations, maintenance, and repair at Kyogamisaki and Shariki Communications Sites in Japan . Our team is focused on providing continued mission-critical support in the INDOPACOM area of responsibility. In addition to base life support and facility and equipment maintenance and operations, KBR provides food services and other quality of life support. Our team was able to meet an accelerated transition timeline and ensure these mission essential sites ran without disruption throughout the contract transition.

Job Summary

Under limited supervision, Inspects, diagnoses, repairs, and performs emergency/preventive maintenance. Project general requirements include but are not limited to; maintenance and repair of freezer and refrigeration units, food service equipment, appliances, fitness equipment, HVAC equipment, testing and balancing, corrosion control, floor coverings, roof systems, painting, finishes, fences and gates, general facility maintenance. Determines replacement parts as needed. Inspect, clean, and maintain commercial kitchen hood and duct exhaust systems. Maintain, and repair the site's mechanical locks. Repair, maintain, fabricate, and install all base signage. Inspect fire extinguishers and make repair/replacement recommendations.

Roles And Responsibilities

• Performs installation, operation, maintenance, repairs, and disposal of heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration (HVAC/R) systems.
• Must know and be able to apply the fundamentals of HVAC/R equipment and troubleshooting techniques, and environmental regulations for fuels, refrigerants, and hazardous materials.
• May explain instructions and documentation to plan work activities.
• Completes and reviews records, maintains tools and equipment, and performs various cleanup activities.
• Job may require moderate to heavy lifting.
• Observes and follows all safety rules and procedures, including wearing required personal safety equipment.

Additional General Duties

• Acts as Maximo and Hazardous Material (HAZMAT) and Hazardous Waste (HAZWASTE) key person.
• Performs general preventative maintenance tasks on assigned heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) units, power generation equipment, permanent and temporary structures including doors, windows, sinks and toilets.
• Performs corrosion control measures on site structures such as entry control points, force protection points, fences, gates and signs.
• Maintains and operates the assigned material handling equipment (MHE) such as the Bobcat multipurpose handler and associated attachments, 2.5K and 10K forklifts and manlift.
• Maintains and operates the assigned grass cutting equipment such as riding and push type lawnmowers, Bobcat lawnmower attachment and weed trimmers.
• Maintains and operates the assigned snow removal equipment such as the tracked and wheeled snowblowers and the Bobcat snowplow and snowblower attachments.
• Participates in the bimonthly Morale Welfare and Recreational (MWR) schedule.
• Operates and drives the company vehicles to perform twice weekly (Tuesdays and Thursdays) mail pick-up and delivery runs to Misawa AB, Japan Air Post Office (APO).
• Concurrently, completes shopping requirements at the Misawa AB commissary and exchange for the site-operated kiosk.

Basic Qualifications

• US Citizen with a high school diploma or equivalent
• Must possess passport book (not passport card) with at least 13 months of remaining validity AND 6 blank visa/stamp pages remaining
• Have at least 5 years of experience.
• Must currently hold an Active DoD Secret Clearance or be able to obtain one prior to deployment.
• Must possess an EPA Section 608 Universal Refrigerant Handling Certification or be able to obtain the certification within 30 days of arrival at the job site.
• Must have mandatory knowledge on the principles of HVAC/R systems, controls, and components.
• Must be highly proficient in the troubleshooting, repair, preventive maintenance and rewiring of the site’s fleet of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) equipment, in particular the 5-Ton Environmental Control Unit (ECU) built by Alaska Structures Incorporated.
• Should have the ability to interpret drawings and schematics

KBR Benefits

KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.

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