Airport HVAC Technician – Emergency Repairs & More

Aviation Enterprise; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Pension plan

Overtime pay

Job summary

Aviation Enterprise seeks an Air Conditioning Mechanic to maintain and repair commercial AC systems at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) or Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD). The role requires journey-level HVAC expertise and a high school diploma or GED, plus EPA 608 certification and a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities include troubleshooting, repairing, and testing HVAC equipment, collaborating with AEM Shop and airport safety teams, and mentoring apprentices

Qualifications

• Four years of progressively responsible experience in the installation, test, diagnosis, maintenance, and repair of air conditioning equipment and systems.
• Full performance (journey) level knowledge of and skill in the HVAC trade.
• [At DCA] Knowledge of and skill in making repairs to Chillers and Chilled Water Systems and Boilers (low-pressure hot water).
• Skill in using tools, technical manuals, schematics, blueprints, manufacturer's materials, and other equipment and guides in journey-level HVAC work.
• Ability to analyze data and information (including blueprints and schematics).
• Ability to work safely and knowledge of the OSHA safety rules, regulations, and procedures needed to do so.
• Ability to speak and write effectively.
• Skill in using a computer, computerized work order, and time and attendance system.

Responsibilities

• Responds to emergency calls; troubleshoots and identifies problems, and performs necessary repairs, adjustments, or corrections.
• Dismantles and repairs, replaces, or reassembles electrical, electronic, and pneumatic control AC units and associated HVAC units.
• Installs and fits bearings, bushings, connecting rods, and shafts; aligns motors and flywheel drives; adjusts controls; rewires units; and installs purge units for recovery.
• Repairs non-functioning water coolers and window air conditioners.
• Recommends modifications to equipment, preventive maintenance procedures, and operational cycles for efficient equipment operation.
• Manually adjusts heat-pumps from cooling to heating, coordinating actions with AEM Shop and the Airport Fire Department on initial start-ups in case smoke detectors sound alarms.
• Welds, brazes, solders, bends, and cuts pipe and tubing.
• May occasionally be asked to work late, after hours, or overtime to make repairs.
• Cleans condenser and evaporator coils regularly.
• Work with Siemens Building Automation System (BAS).
• [At DCA] Troubleshoots and Replaces Direct Digital Controls (DDC).
• [At DCA] May perform chemical tests of cooling-tower water.
• May guide AC Repairers, HVAC Apprentices, or other workers and provide on-the-job training as necessary.
• Occasionally cleans cooling towers and machine rooms and paints equipment.
• Writes discrepancy reports for problems encountered on tenant-maintained equipment.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

HVAC expertise

Chillers & Boilers

Blueprints & schematics

OSHA safety

Technical writing

Computer literacy

Effective communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

EPA Section 608 Certification

Job description

Aviation Enterprise seeks an Air Conditioning Mechanic to maintain and repair commercial AC systems at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) or Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD). The role requires journey-level HVAC expertise and a high school diploma or GED, plus EPA 608 certification and a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities include troubleshooting, repairing, and testing HVAC equipment, collaborating with AEM Shop and airport safety teams, and mentoring apprentices