Journeyman HVAC Mechanic

TERRESTRIS, LLC; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Paid leave

Tuition assistance

Professional development

Work-life programs

Job summary

The Journeyman HVAC Mechanic at Terrestris, LLC will perform skilled preventive maintenance, diagnostics, repair, and testing of commercial and industrial HVAC&R equipment serving the U.S. Coast Guard Training Center Birmingham Southern facilities in Birmingham, Alabama.

You will work on-site Monday–Friday, supporting the Lead HVAC Mechanic and the Government facilities team, with EPA Section 608 certification required and experience in chillers, AHUs, and automated controls.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated commercial or industrial HVAC&R experience.
• Working knowledge of shore-side ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration equipment and systems.
• Experience troubleshooting and repairing commercial or industrial HVAC&R equipment.
• Experience with air conditioning and refrigeration systems, including electrical and mechanical components.
• Knowledge of refrigeration-cycle operation and diagnostic procedures.
• Ability to read and interpret technical blueprints, equipment documentation, and manufacturer technical manuals.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled preventative maintenance on HVAC&R equipment in accordance with OEM recommendations and procedures.
• Inspect, operate, test, and maintain HVAC&R systems and components.
• Support inventory and condition assessments of HVAC&R equipment.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose HVAC&R equipment failures and degraded operating conditions.
• Perform corrective maintenance and authorized repairs under work orders.
• Maintain and repair DX split systems, chillers, AHUs, automated building controls, and related subsystems.
• Document completed maintenance and measurements in the maintenance tracking system.
• Follow safety requirements including OSHA and NFPA 70E.

Skills

HVAC&R experience

Troubleshooting

Electrical & mechanical

Reading blueprints

English communication

Education

EPA Section 608 Universal Certification

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Are you looking for a Challenge? Looking for an innovative organization and the opportunity to learn and grow professionally? We can help! We are seeking a Journeyman HVAC Mechanic for Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic Services supporting the U.S. Coast Guard Training Center (TRACEN) Birmingham Southern in Birmingham, Alabama.

This project will provide professional HVAC&R maintenance, preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, corrective repair, equipment assessment, and work-order support for the U.S. Coast Guard Training Center Birmingham Southern Facilities Engineering Department. The requirement encompasses HVAC&R systems supporting sixteen campus facilities.

This is an on-site position at U.S. Coast Guard TRACEN Birmingham, Alabama, Monday–Friday. On-site access is generally available between 0730 and 1600 CST; Terrestris is responsible for managing and scheduling its workforce to meet contract performance requirements.

I’ve never heard of Terrestris. What do you do?

At Terrestris, we leverage technology to create better mission outcomes through better human performance. We form strong client and team relationships through transparency and strive to create an environment where our team can let their excellence shine through. By finding, developing, and incorporating new ideas, we provide memorable services. Rooted in the USMC values of honor, courage, and commitment, Terrestris seeks to deliver extraordinary value to the American people by helping the Government become more efficient and effective.

So, what will the Journeyman HVAC Mechanic at Terrestris do?

The Journeyman HVAC Mechanic will perform skilled preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, diagnostics, repair, and operational testing of commercial and industrial heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration (HVAC&R) equipment.

Working as part of the Terrestris HVAC&R team, the Journeyman HVAC Mechanic will support the Lead HVAC Mechanic in maintaining reliable operation of Government HVAC&R systems and completing authorized preventative and corrective maintenance work orders.

What does a typical day look like for a Journeyman HVAC Mechanic?

You will:

• Perform scheduled preventative maintenance on commercial and industrial HVAC&R equipment in accordance with OEM recommendations and established maintenance procedures.
• Inspect, operate, test, and maintain HVAC&R systems and associated components.
• Support physical inventory and condition assessments of HVAC&R equipment throughout designated campus buildings.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose HVAC&R equipment failures and degraded operating conditions.
• Perform corrective maintenance and authorized repairs under established work orders.
• Maintain and repair DX split systems, package units, chilled water systems, air handling units, refrigeration appliances, centrifugal and air‑cooled chillers, cooling towers, heat reclaim units, automated building controls, exhaust and ventilation fans, hydronic pumps, and associated electrical and mechanical subsystems.
• Diagnose electrical circuits, refrigerant‑cycle problems, mechanical failures, and hydronic system issues.
• Locate and inspect systems for refrigerant leaks and perform applicable prescribed testing procedures.
• Perform refrigerant recovery, charging, recycling, and related activities in compliance with EPA Section 608 requirements.
• Take and record operating measurements including suction and discharge pressures, amp draws, delta‑T, and filter pressure drops.
• Identify equipment deficiencies and communicate repair requirements to the Lead HVAC Mechanic.
• Assist with development of repair assessments, bills of materials (BOMs), OEM part information, and labor‑hour estimates.
• Perform repairs using Government‑furnished parts and materials as authorized.
• Conduct operational testing following maintenance and repair activities.
• Document completed preventative maintenance, corrective repairs, operating measurements, and adjustments in the applicable maintenance tracking system.
• Support monthly preventative maintenance and work order reporting requirements.
• Maintain tools, equipment, work areas, and job sites in a safe and orderly condition.
• Follow OSHA, USCG, Federal, LOTO, fall protection, NFPA 70E, confined space, and other applicable safety requirements.
• Assist the Lead HVAC Mechanic with mentoring and providing hands‑on guidance to Apprentice personnel.
• Perform other HVAC&R maintenance and repair duties necessary to support contract requirements.

What qualifications do you look for?

You might be the professional we’re looking for if you have:

• Demonstrated commercial or industrial HVAC&R experience.
• Working knowledge of shore‑side ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration equipment and systems.
• Experience troubleshooting and repairing commercial or industrial HVAC&R equipment.
• Experience with air conditioning and refrigeration systems, including electrical and mechanical components.
• Knowledge of refrigeration‑cycle operation and diagnostic procedures.
• Ability to inspect equipment, identify deficiencies, and determine appropriate maintenance or repair actions.
• Ability to read and interpret technical blueprints, equipment documentation, and manufacturer technical manuals.
• Experience or working knowledge of centrifugal chillers, air‑cooled chillers, cooling towers, large AHUs, and automated building control systems.
• Valid EPA Section 608 Universal Certification.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to safely perform hands‑on HVAC&R work in mechanical rooms, rooftops, electrical rooms, and other designated facility areas.
• Ability to work independently while following technical direction from the Lead HVAC Mechanic.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience supporting commercial, industrial, institutional, military, or Government facilities.
• Experience with computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) or electronic preventative maintenance tracking systems.
• Experience performing maintenance on chillers, cooling towers, large AHUs, and automated building controls.
• Experience working from OEM technical manuals and preventative maintenance schedules.

What kind of benefits does Terrestris Offer?

We offer outstanding benefits including health, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, and work‑life programs. Our award programs acknowledge employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our service standards. Full‑time and part‑time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in our benefit programs. Other offerings may be provided for employees not within this category.

Terrestris is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex,