Appliance Mechanic, DFAC

Akima; Fort Cavazos (TX); On-site; USD 29,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Akima Facilities Operations is seeking an Appliance Mechanic to join the on-site team at Fort Cavazos, TX. The role installs, services, and repairs stoves, refrigerators, dishwashing machines, and other appliances according to wiring diagrams and manufacturer specifications.

Responsibilities include testing appliances with meters, tracing circuits, replacing worn parts, and ensuring safe operation. A minimum of 6 years' appliance repair experience and CAC clearance are required, with

Qualifications

• Minimum 6+ years of appliance repair experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to obtain/maintain CAC and pass Tier-1 investigation.
• Ability to pass pre-employment drug test and background screening.

Responsibilities

• Installs, services and repairs stoves, refrigerators, dishwashing machines, and other appliances using tools and diagrams.
• Connects appliance to power, tests meters, and inspects during operation for issues.
• Traces electrical circuits, calibrates timers/thermostats, and cleans parts as needed.
• Replaces worn parts, repairs motors, and lubricates moving components.

Skills

Appliance repair experience

Microsoft Office Suite

CAC clearance

Drug test and background screening

Education

High School Diploma / GED

CFESA Certification

GCSS-A Production Control Experience

Valid Driver's License

CDL with Passenger Endorsement

Job description

Akima Facilities Operations is looking for an Appliance Mechanic. Come join this dynamic team and be part of this critical mission!

Responsibilities

• Installs, services and repairs stoves, refrigerators, dishwashing machines, and other electrical household or commercial appliances, using hand tools, test equipment and following wiring diagrams and manufacturer's specifications.
• Connects appliance to power source and test meters, such as wattmeter, ammeter, or voltmeter, observes readings on meters and graphic recorders, examines appliance during operating cycle to detect excess vibration, overheating, fluid leaks and loose parts, and disassembles appliances and examines mechanical and electrical parts.
• Traces electrical circuits, following diagram and locates shorts and grounds, using ohmmeter, calibrates timers, thermostats and adjusts contact points, and cleans and washes parts, using wire brush, buffer, and solvent to remove carbon, grease and dust.
• Replaces worn or defective parts, such as switches, pumps, bearings, transmissions, belts, gears, blowers and defective wiring, repairs and adjusts appliance motors, reassembles appliance, adjusts pulleys and lubricates moving parts, using hand tools and lubricating equipment.

Qualifications

• Must have a minimum of 6+ years' experience in appliance repair.
• Must be experienced user with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Must have the ability to receive a favorable Tier-1 investigation and obtain/maintain a CAC.
• Must have the ability to pass Pre-Employment Drug Test and Background Screening.

Desired Qualifications

• CFESA Certification.
• GCSS-A Production Control Experience.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Commercial Driver's License with Passenger Endorsement.
• A minimum of a High School Diploma / GED.

Physical Demands

• Physical requirements include (but are not limited to) the ability to lift 50 pounds, pushing, pulling, carrying, stooping, bending, squatting, and reaching.
• Must be able to walk, stand, bend, stoop, and kneel to perform job tasks. May perform other tasks as assigned.
• Must be able to work in cold, hot, damp or wet environments based on location of appliance equipment.

Pay and Benefits

• Hourly Compensation: $24.43.
• Hourly Health & Welfare: $5.09.

Job ID

2026-26516

Work Type

On-Site

Company Description

Work Where it Matters

Akima Facilities Operations (AFO), an Akima company, is not just another federal facilities contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska.

At AFO, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States.

For our shareholders, AFO provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years.

For our government customers, AFO sustains mission readiness and ensures quality of life by maintaining high value assets and operations at peak performance and successfully manages these operations through accurately forecasting, managing, and aggressively controlling costs.

As an AFO employee, you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options.