Heating & Air Conditioning Mechanic

Primepoint, LLC; Ewing Township (NJ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellness coverage

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Mercer County's Airport Maintenance team seeks a Heating and Air Conditioning Mechanic to maintain HVAC and refrigeration systems across airport facilities, ensuring reliability and safety in a dynamic aviation setting.

Requires three years' experience, HVAC training, EPA certification, NJ driver's license, and ability to obtain airport security clearances; duties include snow/ice control and on-call shifts as needed.

Qualifications

• Three (3) years of experience maintaining HVAC and refrigeration equipment.
• HVAC technical or vocational training preferred.
• EPA Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technician Certification required.
• New Jersey driver's license may be required; ability to obtain airport security clearances.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and install HVAC and refrigeration systems throughout airport facilities.
• Maintain condensers, compressors, motors, heat exchangers, heat pumps, boilers, cooling towers, and related equipment.
• Assemble and repair piping, ductwork, and components for refrigerant and air systems.
• Perform preventive maintenance to maximize efficiency and extend life.
• Diagnose malfunctions and complete repairs promptly and effectively.
• Overhaul pumps, compressors, controls, piping, and ducts.
• Calibrate thermostats, sensors, and controls.
• Monitor cooling towers and seasonal changeovers; prepare systems for heating or cooling seasons.
• Respond to service calls and emergencies to support airport operations.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and CMMS entries.
• Ensure compliance with safety and environmental standards.

Job description

SALARY: $51,972 – $69,741

LOCATION: Ewing, NJ

SCHEDULE: M-F 7:30 A – 3:30 P

Due to theoperational requirements of the airport, this position is considered essentialfor airport operations and may be required to work outside of the regularschedule, including early mornings, evenings, nights, weekends, holidays,emergencies, and periods of inclement weather.

Employeesare expected to report for snow and ice control operations when directedand may be assigned to operate snow-removal or other airport equipment based onoperational needs and completed training/authorization.

TheTrenton-Mercer Airport is seeking a skilled and dependable Heating and AirConditioning Mechanic to join the Airport Maintenance team. This positionis responsible for the maintenance, repair, installation, and preventiveservicing of heating, ventilation, air conditioning (HVAC), and refrigerationsystems that support airport facilities and operations.

Working ina dynamic aviation environment, the Heating and Air Conditioning Mechanic playsa critical role in ensuring the reliability, efficiency, and safety of HVACsystems that support airport terminals, administrative buildings, maintenancefacilities, and other operational areas. The ideal candidate possesses strongtechnical expertise, troubleshooting skills, and a commitment to maintainingessential building systems that contribute to the safe and efficient operationof Trenton-Mercer Airport.

ESSENTIALDUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Responsibilitiesinclude, but are not limited to:

• Inspect, maintain,troubleshoot, repair, and install heating, ventilation, air conditioning,and refrigeration systems throughout Airport facilities.
• Maintain and repaircondensers, compressors, motors, heat exchangers, heat pumps, stationaryboilers, cooling towers, and other HVAC equipment.
• Assemble, install, and repairpiping, ductwork, and associated components used for refrigerants, steam,hot water, and conditioned air systems.
• Perform preventive maintenanceon HVAC equipment to maximize operational efficiency and extend equipmentlife.
• Diagnose equipmentmalfunctions and complete repairs in a timely and effective manner.
• Overhaul and repair pumps,compressors, controls, piping, ducts, and related mechanical equipment.
• Calibrate thermostats,sensors, controls, and other HVAC system components.
• Monitor and maintain coolingtowers and seasonal HVAC changeover operations, including draining waterlines and preparing systems for heating or cooling seasons.
• Respond to HVAC service callsand maintenance emergencies as required to support airport operations.
• Maintain accurate maintenancerecords, inspection reports, and work orders utilizing computerizedmaintenance management systems.
• Ensure compliance withapplicable safety regulations, environmental standards, and industry bestpractices.
• Maintain tools, equipment,materials, and work areas in a clean, safe, and organized condition.
• Collaborate with AirportMaintenance staff, contractors, and other departments to support facilityoperations.
• Perform other related dutiesas assigned.

EDUCATIONAND EXPERIENCE:

Three (3 )years of experience performing maintenance and repair of heating, ventilation,air conditioning, and refrigeration equipment.

Technicalor vocational training in HVAC or a related field is preferred.

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:

• Valid EPA Air Conditioningand Refrigeration Technician Certification , appropriate to theequipment being serviced, as required by the Federal EnvironmentalProtection Agency.
• Possession of a valid NewJersey driver's license may be required depending on operational needs.
• Must be able to successfully complete and maintain all airport-requiredsecurity clearances, credentials, and training necessary for access to andoperation within secured and restricted areas of the airport, including:
  • Criminal History Records Check(CHRC) and other required security/background screening for issuance andmaintenance of a Security Identification Display Area ( SIDA) badge .
  • Airport driver training andauthorization to operate vehicles/equipment on the Air Operations Area(AOA) and movement area , as applicable.
  • 14 CFR Part 139 airport safety and operationstraining applicable to assigned duties.
  • Airport wildlife hazardmanagement/awareness training .
  • Airport snow and ice controltraining , including training required to operate assigned snow-removalequipment.
  • SIDA/security awareness training and other required airportsecurity training.
  • Any required recurringsecurity/background screening, including applicable HomelandSecurity/TSA requirements .

PREFERREDQUALIFICATIONS:

• Possession of a valid NewJersey Black Seal Boiler Operator License is preferred. Candidates who donot currently possess the license should be willing and able to obtain itwithin six (6) months of their start date.

KNOWLEDGE,SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of HVAC andrefrigeration principles, including refrigeration cycles and temperaturecontrol systems.
• Knowledge of the operation,maintenance, and repair of commercial heating, ventilation, airconditioning, and refrigeration equipment.
• Knowledge of HVAC controls,piping systems, boilers, cooling towers, compressors, pumps, and relatedmechanical equipment.
• Knowledge of occupationalhazards and safe work practices associated with HVAC maintenance andrepair.
• Ability to diagnose equipmentmalfunctions and perform effective repairs.
• Ability to read and interprettechnical manuals, blueprints, diagrams, and equipment specifications.
• Ability to organize workassignments and prioritize maintenance activities.
• Ability to maintain accuratemaintenance records and utilize computerized maintenance managementsystems.
• Ability to safely operatetools, testing equipment, and specialized HVAC instruments.
• Strong troubleshooting,communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independentlyand collaboratively in support of airport operations.

BENEFITSOF WORKING WITH MERCER COUNTY:

MercerCounty is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package that supports thehealth, financial security, and professional development of our employees.Benefits include:

• Access to health and wellnesscoverage
• Retirement and deferredcompensation plans
• Generous paid time off andleave programs
• Ongoing training and tuitionassistance

Mercer County EEO/ Civil Service Statement & Residency Requirements :

Mercer County is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and accessible workplace. We provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of race, creed, color, national origin, nationality, ancestry, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, marital status, civil union status, domestic partnership status, familial status, religion, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, genetic information, liability for service in the Armed Forces of the United States, disability, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local law.

As a Civil Service employer under the State of New Jersey, all candidates must comply with New Jersey Civil Service Commission regulations and guidelines. Mercer County residency is required. Non-residents must establish residency within one (1) year of employment.

Mercer County is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state laws, specifically in accordance with the New Jersey State Policy Prohibiting Discrimination in the Workplace .