HVAC/R Mechanic

Valiant Integrated Services, LLC; Silver Spring (MD); On-site; USD 39,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

VGS is seeking an HVAC Mechanic to join our team. This role involves performing maintenance, installation, diagnosis, and repair of refrigeration, air conditioning, heating, and ventilating systems for commercial and industrial applications.

Responsibilities include safe operation, preventative maintenance, and timely paperwork, reporting to the Chief Engineer and Project Manager. Requirements include 5+ years of experience in building equipment maintenance, CFC certification, and journeyman

Qualifications

• Ability to read and understand blueprints, schematics and specifications.
• Practical knowledge of Building Air Systems.
• Experience maintaining and repairing commercial/industrial HVAC and related equipment.

Responsibilities

• Performs maintenance and service repairs on building mechanical and HVAC systems.
• Installs new units or replacement parts for existing units per specifications and safety guidelines.
• Operates, maintains, and adjusts boilers, pumps, HVAC units, walk-in refrigeration and freezer equipment, lighting, and power equipment.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Schematic interpretation

Building Air Systems

Education

Journeyman HVAC or MD 1ST desired

CFC certification

Job description

VGS is looking for a HVAC Mechanic to join our team! This is a skilled mechanical and electrical position, must have experience with walk-in refrigeration and freezer equipment, chillers, performing maintenance, installation, diagnosis and repair of refrigeration, air conditioning, heating and ventilating systems for commercial and industrial applications and other building equipment. This position is responsible for the safe, efficient operation, maintenance and repair, and minimum downtime during their shift, of all equipment and building systems. This position reports to the Chief Engineer and Project Manager.

ESSENTAIL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs maintenance and service repairs on building mechanical and HVAC systems
• Installs new units or replacement parts for existing units according to specifications and established safety guidelines.
• Operates, maintains, and adjusts all building equipment including boilers, turbines, pumps, HVAC units, walk-in refrigeration and freezer equipment, lighting, and power equipment.
• Performs Preventative Maintenance
• Maintains accurate and timely paperwork.
• Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
• Follows all safety practices and adhere to all safety related policies.
• Responds to emergency calls.
• Demonstrates initiative in assignments and maintains positive customer relations.
• Performs a variety of complicated tasks.
• Other duties as assigned.

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENT:

Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust.

CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENT:

• CFC certification
• Journeyman HVAC or MD 1ST desired

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• 5+years' experience in maintenance and repairs on commercial-industrial building equipment include but not limited to: Chillers =/+ 500 tons, pumps, controls, air handlers, cooling towers, heat exchangers, VAV's, VFD's, walk-in coolers/freezers, and refrigeration systems.
• Be able to demonstrate the ability to read and understand blueprints, schematics and specifications.
• Be able to demonstrate practical knowledge of Building Air Systems.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Physical requirements may include, but are not limited to, lifting, crawling under/over utilities and in compromised spaces, ascending and descending stairs, climbing, extended sitting or standing, to various degrees.
• Ability to work in a variety of circumstances, including climbing ladders, scaffolds, lift equipment, and roofs in heat/cold/day/night conditions.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.

VGS is an employer who hires in accordance with applicable state and federal law. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment in compliance with those laws.