Appliance Mechanic - DLA

Paylocity; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision insurance

Paid Time Off

401k Retirement Savings with company 


Job summary

Nemean Solutions, LLC is seeking an Appliance Mechanic to support facility operations at the Columbus, OH DEFENSE facility. You will install, service, test, and repair household and commercial appliances, performing preventive maintenance per work orders and manufacturer specs.

Responsibilities include wiring, calibration, diagnostics, and ensuring safety compliance. The role requires NFPA 70/70E awareness and EPA 608 certification, with focus on minimal disruption to cafeteria operations.

Qualifications

• Training, knowledge and skills for appliances and equipment per manufacturer guidelines.
• Ability to install, service, test, troubleshoot, disassemble, repair and maintain appliances.
• EPA Section 608 certification and compliance with federal/state/local regulations.
• NFPA 70 and NFPA 70E requirements for electrical work.
• Willingness to complete required site orientation and safety training.

Responsibilities

• Install, service, troubleshoot, and repair stoves, refrigerators, dishwashers, and other appliances.
• Perform preventive maintenance and corrective repairs per instructions and maintenance lists.
• Connect appliances to power and test with appropriate meters and diagnostic tools.
• Observe readings to identify deficiencies and address issues.
• Disassemble and inspect mechanical and electrical components for wear or damage.
• Trace circuits using wiring diagrams and locate faults with meters.
• Calibrate timers/thermostats and verify operation after service.
• Coordinate work with the Contracting Officer's Representative to minimize disruption.
• Follow lockout/tagout, electrical-safety, and PPE requirements; maintain documentation.

Skills

Appliance troubleshooting

Electrical circuit tracing

Preventive maintenance

Diagnostic equipment use

Mechanical repair

Safety compliance

Documentation

Education

EPA Section 608 Certification

NFPA 70 / NFPA 70E knowledge

Tools

Ohmmeter

Voltmeters

Diagnostic test equipment

Job description

Description

Nemean Solutions, headquartered in Sierra Vista, AZ, is a certified SBA 8(a) Native Hawaiian Organization (NHO) and veteran-operated company providing advanced Military Intelligence, Enterprise and Cloud IT services, Cybersecurity, Special Operations Forces (SOF) Exercise and Training, and niche Program Support and Professional Services to Federal and State Agencies supporting the US Government Defense, Intelligence and Aerospace sectors.

Job Overview:

The Appliance Mechanic supports facility operations and maintenance at Defense Supply Center Columbus by installing, servicing, testing, troubleshooting, and repairing household and commercial appliances. The position performs preventive and corrective maintenance on kitchen equipment in accordance with work orders, wiring diagrams, manufacturer specifications, applicable codes, and contract requirements.

Support Hours: Applicant shall be available during core work hours as established the Government customer.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Install, service, troubleshoot, and repair stoves, refrigerators, dishwashing machines, and other electrical household or commercial appliances.
• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance and corrective repairs in accordance with the kitchen equipment preventive maintenance list, manufacturer instructions, and approved work orders.
• Connect appliances to power sources and test instruments, including wattmeters, ammeters, voltmeters, and other appropriate diagnostic equipment.
• Observe meter readings and appliance operating cycles to identify excess vibration, overheating, fluid leaks, loose parts, and other deficiencies.
• Disassemble appliances as required and inspect mechanical and electrical components for wear, damage, or failure.
• Trace electrical circuits using wiring diagrams and locate shorts, grounds, and related faults with an ohmmeter or other test equipment.
• Calibrate timers and thermostats, adjust contact points, and verify proper equipment operation after maintenance or repair.
• Clean appliance parts using appropriate brushes, buffers, and solvents to remove carbon, grease, dust, and other residue.
• Replace worn or defective switches, pumps, bearings, transmissions, belts, gears, blowers, wiring, and other components.
• Repair and adjust appliance motors, reassemble equipment, align and adjust pulleys, lubricate moving parts, and complete operational checks.
• Coordinate kitchen-equipment work with the Contracting Officer's Representative to minimize interference with cafeteria operations.
• Follow lockout/tagout, electrical-safety, hazard-control, PPE, work-area protection, documentation, cleanup and Government-property requirements.

Competencies:

• Commercial and household appliance troubleshooting and repair.
• Electrical circuit tracing and wiring-diagram interpretation.
• Mechanical component, motor, pump, and drive-system repair.
• Use of electrical meters, diagnostic equipment and hand tools.
• Preventive maintenance and root-cause diagnosis.
• Accurate work-order and maintenance documentation.
• Safety compliance, customer service, teamwork and reliability.

Requirements

Minimum Requirements/Education:

• Training, knowledge, experience and skills pertinent to the appliances and equipment assigned, supported by current manufacturer training or certification from an organization acceptable to the Government.
• Demonstrated ability to install, service, test, troubleshoot, disassemble, repair, reassemble and perform preventive maintenance on household or commercial appliances.
• All licenses and certifications required by applicable federal, state and local jurisdictions; EPA Section 608 certification is required when assigned work could release regulated refrigerants.
• Qualified-person status as required by NFPA 70 and NFPA 70E when performing work on electrical systems.
• Ability to complete required site orientation, safety, security, installation-access and annual refresher training.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience maintaining commercial kitchen appliances in a large commercial, industrial, military or federal facility.
• Manufacturer training or certifications covering commercial cooking, dishwashing, refrigeration or related food-service equipment.

Security Requirement:

• Must satisfy installation access and background-screening requirements and obtain and maintain DBIDS credentials and a Common Access Card (CAC), as applicable.

What Nemean Solutions, LLC offers:

Medical, Dental and Vision insurance plans, Paid Time Off, sick leave, 401k Retirement Savings plan with company match and more.

Nemean Solutions is proud to be a Veteran friendly employer and provides Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability status, genetic information, marital status, ancestry, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state and local laws. Equal Opportunity for VEVRAA Protected Veterans. Nemean Solutions, LLC will not discriminate against employees and job applicants who inquire about, discuss or disclose compensation information.

We are a Virginia Values Veterans (V3) Certified Employer and strongly encourage applications from veterans, transitioning service members and military spouses.