HVAC Mechanic

CBRE Government and Defense Services; Virginia; On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Short-term incentives

Well-being programs

Job summary

CBRE Government and Defense Services is seeking an experienced HVAC/R Mechanic in Virginia to install, service, and repair environmental-control systems. You will work on chillers, AHUs, controls, and networked equipment, performing predictive maintenance and routine inspections.

The role requires at least 2 years in the trade, familiarity with refrigeration theory and pipefitting, and the ability to interpret technical reports while adhering to safety standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience performing the craft.
• Broad trade knowledge of mechanical principles in refrigeration & air conditioning.
• Experience with predictive maintenance technologies (vibration analysis, infrared, ultrasound).
• Ability to interpret and develop technical reports.
• Ability to operate testing equipment and use trade tools.

Responsibilities

• Install, service, troubleshoot and repair chillers, AHUs, controls, package units, split systems and related equipment.
• Evaluate equipment and determine needed repairs.
• Install and lay out refrigeration/air conditioning systems per design specs.
• Charge systems with refrigerant and test for leaks.
• Start and optimize unit operation for correct cut-in/out and performance.
• Perform preventive maintenance and routine servicing.
• Work with electrical and pneumatic systems of HVAC equipment.
• Maintain and repair centrifugal/reciprocating refrigeration systems and pneumatic controls.
• Follow safety procedures and conduct testing as required.

Skills

HVAC/R mechanics

Predictive maintenance

Technical reporting

Testing equipment operation

Safety compliance

Education

Trade school certification

Job description

Description

Installs, maintains, services and repairs environmental-control systems; utilizing knowledge of refrigeration theory, pipefitting and structural layout.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Installation, service, troubleshooting and repairs including but not limited to; chillers, air handling units, controls, package units, split systems, exhaust fans, refrigerators, freezers, hot/chilled water pumps. Involvement in Site's predictive maintenance program so previous experience is highly desirable.
• Tasks ranging from operation of systems to the examination and evaluation of equipment to determine needed repairs
• Installs refrigeration and air conditioning systems by positioning compressors, motors, condensers, humidifiers, evaporators, heaters and other components in accordance with design specifications.
• Charges refrigeration systems with refrigerant gas tests for leaks.
• Starts unit and adjusts it for proper cut-in and cut-out of refrigeration units, humidifiers, heaters, air cleaners, and circulating pumps.
• Adjust systems for optimal performance.
• Maintains refrigeration and air conditioning systems by checking performance and determining problems. Repairs, adjusts, or replaces defective elements.
• Installs, maintains and repairs the electrical and pneumatic systems associated with refrigeration and air conditioning equipment from the safety switch throughout the equipment.
• Installs, maintains, repairs, operates all types centrifugal and reciprocating refrigeration/air-conditioning systems; also all types of pneumatic/electro-mechanical temperature controls.
• Performs necessary plumbing procedures to ensure operation of systems and equipment
• Performs preventive maintenance.
• Performs other duties and shift coverage, as required.
• EPA Certified

Knowledge, Experience and Skill Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of experience performing the specific craft function or certification from a recognized trade school.
• Requires broad trade knowledge of mechanical principals on standard shop methods of the Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic Trade.
• Experience and/or certification in one or more predictive maintenance technologies (vibration analysis, infrared, ultrasound, etc.).
• Ability to interpret and develop technical reports.
• Able to operate testing equipment for the systems; to use all tools and equipment necessary to this trade; to follow standard methods and procedures for the most part, but on occasion to have the ability and knowledge to perform the unusual and difficult operations.

Physical, Environmental and Sensory Requirements

• Must be able to lift 50 lbs., squat, bend, stoop and kneel for short periods, climb a ladder, stand for long periods of time, constant arm extensions.
• Occasional exposure to elements such as heat, cold, noise, dust, dirt, chemicals, but none to the point of being disagreeable. May involve minor safety hazards where likely result would be cuts, bruises, etc.
• This job description is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.
• We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.

Disclaimer

We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.

J&J Worldwide Services CBRE Government and Defense Business is thrilled at the opportunity for you to apply to one of our roles. The base salary range for this position is $31.12. This position may also be eligible for a wide range of competitive benefits that can include but not limited to: medical, well-being, financial planning and short-term incentives benefits.

Benefits

• This position may also be eligible for a wide range of competitive benefits that can include but not limited to: medical, well-being, financial planning and short-term incentives benefits.

Due to compliance requirements imposed by a federal contract, this position may be filled by U.S. Persons only. U.S. Persons includes U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, lawful permanent residents, individuals granted refugee status in the U.S., and individuals granted asylum in the U.S.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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