HVAC Equipment Mechanic - Critical Environments

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking an Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic to operate and maintain 70+ HVAC units, BAS controls, and related cooling systems.

The role includes monitoring overnight system status, calibrating sensors, and performing preventive maintenance to ensure critical environments are served reliably. The position offers a Monday–Friday schedule (7:30am–4:00pm) with responsibilities spanning installation planning, equipment replacement support, and on-site repair

Qualifications

• Operate and maintain 70+ Air Handling Units (AHUs), Make-Up Air Units (MAUs), central chillers and BAS controls.
• Repair a broad range of refrigeration and smaller AC units and systems.
• Calibrate sensors and replace failed sensors to maintain accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Review overnight status of AHUs/MAUs and chilled-water plant; monitor alarms and space conditions.
• Open dashboards for temperature, static pressure, valve/damper, and fan status in critical areas.
• Inspect and adjust BAS points; tag equipment Out of Service when safety or accuracy is at risk.
• Calibrate sensors against a traceable reference and perform routine preventive maintenance on cooling towers.
• Assist in planning equipment replacement and fabricate retrofit solutions for legacy HVAC systems.

Job description

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking an Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic to operate and maintain 70+ HVAC units, BAS controls, and related cooling systems.

The role includes monitoring overnight system status, calibrating sensors, and performing preventive maintenance to ensure critical environments are served reliably. The position offers a Monday–Friday schedule (7:30am–4:00pm) with responsibilities spanning installation planning, equipment replacement support, and on-site repair