HVAC Technician III - 1st Shift

Amentum; Davenport (IA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is searching for a skilled HVAC Technician to join their team in Davenport. This role involves performing preventive and corrective maintenance on various HVAC systems, ensuring compliance with safety and industry standards. The ideal candidate will have strong mechanical and electrical skills, with the ability to troubleshoot and repair equipment efficiently. You'll work in a dynamic environment where your expertise will contribute significantly to maintaining operational excellence. If you're ready to take your HVAC career to the next level, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of HVAC maintenance experience in an industrial setting.
• Strong mechanical and electrical skills for troubleshooting and repairs.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on HVAC equipment.
• Diagnose and repair heating and ventilation systems and related equipment.

Skills

HVAC maintenance

Mechanical skills

Electrical skills

Troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Customer service

Education

High school diploma

Associates degree in HVAC or related field

Tools

Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)

Building automation system

Diagnostic instruments

Hand tools

Job description

Amentum is seeking a 1st Shift HVAC Technician III to join our team in Davenport, IA!

• Typical work schedule is Monday – Friday; 7:00 am - 3:30 pm; hours may vary based on business demand.
• Weekend hours may be scheduled to support our 24/7 operation.

The HVAC Technician utilizes their strong mechanical and electrical skills to provide an intermediate level of expertise in responding to work orders, troubleshooting, and providing preventive maintenance and repairs on HVAC and refrigeration-related equipment in an industrial environment.

Responsibilities:

• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance to a wide variety of facility and process related equipment.
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, maintain, and repair heating and ventilation equipment, rooftop AHU’s, split systems, pumps, fans, chillers, freezers, coolers and refrigerators, dryers, compressors, and other mechanical equipment as necessary.
• Utilize the building automation system to track building conditions and the operation of facilities equipment.
• Utilize Automated Building Controls training to respond and provide service/feedback to the customer on all work orders, hot and cold calls while assuring compliance to codes, regulations, and industry standards.
• Perform preventive maintenance on HVAC control and operating systems as scheduled in the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
• Recommend measures to improve maintenance methods and equipment performance.
• Safely perform functions of the position including following proper safety guidelines such as job hazard analysis and lockout/tagout procedures and wearing PPE as required.
• Work safely with 3-phase power up to and including 480V.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose electrical circuits ranging from 24VAC/DC and up including lighting and load centers. Operate various measuring, diagnostic and testing instruments to help provide energy efficiency solutions.
• Operate a variety of equipment such as hand tools, laptop computers and diagnostic hardware to perform work.
• Maintain a strict schedule to be successful in the assignment yet demonstrates flexibility in the day-to-day activities and scheduling for the benefit of the customer.
• General Maintenance of equipment will also be required.
• Other duties as assigned by Manager or Supervisor.

Minimum Requirements:

• High school diploma or demonstrated equivalent.
• Three years of experience as an HVAC maintenance technician in an industrial environment or demonstrated equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to work in an aerial lift or scissor lift at heights up to 30 feet or higher.
• Qualified applicants who are offered a position must pass a pre-employment substance abuse test.
• This position may require a valid Driver’s License.
• This position does not include sponsorship for United States work authorization.
• This position will require the ability to obtain a security access badge at our client’s location.
• Ability to work overtime, various shifts, weekends, holidays, and alternative work schedules.

Physical Requirements:

• Requires the ability to regularly lift up to 50 lbs.
• Requires the ability to regularly climb extension ladders, roof ladder, stepladders, and stairs at least 10 times during shift.
• Requires the flexibility to bend/stoop, squat repetitive during shift.
• Requires the ability to regularly kneel repetitive for shift.
• Requires the ability to move in a 90-degree fashion on a repetitive basis for shift.
• Requires the ability to stretch/reach on a repetitive basis for shift.
• Requires the ability to walk extensively throughout the plant during shift.
• Requires the use of a Company/Client approved utility knife.
• Requires the ability to differentiate colors pertaining to wire color-coding.
• Some tasks will require repetitive wrist movement.
• Requires the ability to interact with all clients in a professional and friendly manner despite periods of stress.

Special Requirements:

• Wear steel toe safety shoes, safety glasses, gloves, hard hats and other Personal Protective Equipment as needed.
• Cope with demands (stressors) that are associated with the job and/or the work environment so that acceptable levels of performance and overall contribution are maintained.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associates degree or technical school diploma in industrial electrical, industrial mechanical, HVAC, or a related skilled trade.
• Experience working with electrical voltage up to 480V 3 phase.
• Experience troubleshooting and repairing Variable Frequency Drives.
• Experience repairing and installing sheet metal as related to air handling systems.
• Experience performing preventive and corrective maintenance on industrial equipment.
• Experience reading prints and schematics.
• Experience with Restaurant style refrigeration systems.
• Experience with facility maintenance of garage doors, light plumbing, Dock locks, electrical and light carpentry. Other duties as assigned.
• Experience with the Maintaining Cooling towers manufactured Reymsa, Cyrco, and Marley.

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, national origin, age, United States military veteran’s status, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, family structure, medical condition including genetic characteristics or information, veteran status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal EEO laws and supplemental language at EEO including Disability/Protected Veterans and Labor Laws Posters.