Maintenance Mechanic

Aafes; Fort Knox (KY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Aafes is seeking a skilled HVAC/electrical technician to install, repair and troubleshoot electrical systems and large air conditioning infrastructure on base facilities. You will work with equipment up to 550 volts and handle both refrigeration and electrical tasks in diverse environments.

Required are a high school diploma, 5+ years related experience, and EPA 608 certification. Willingness to TDY several weeks monthly is essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 1 year of general experience.
• 4 years of specialized experience in refrigeration/air conditioning and/or electrical work.
• Qualified in use of power and hand tools; knowledge of welding, soldering and brazing.
• EPA 608 Type I and II certification required; Type III for low pressure systems.
• Universal Technician preferred but not mandatory unless low pressure work is involved.
• Overseas applications follow host country/installation requirements.

Responsibilities

• Install, modify, repair, troubleshoot electrical lines, circuits, and equipment up to 550 volts.
• Install and repair large air conditioning systems under varied climatic conditions.
• Go TDY several weeks a month as required by the supervisor.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Power tools

Hand tools

Welding

Soldering

Brazing

Job description

Under designated supervision, installs, modifies, repairs, trouble shoots, loads, and tests new and existing electrical lines, circuits, systems, fixtures, controls, and equipment supplying up to 550 volts. Installs and repairs large systems that provide a variety of air conditioning functions where specific and critical climatic conditions are unnecessary.

Job Qualifications

Education: High school or equivalent. General experience: One year of general experience. Specialized experience: Four years of specialized experience in refrigeration/air conditioning and/or electrical work. Must be qualified in the use of power and hand tools of the trade and/or electrical work. Must be qualified in the use of power and hand tools of the trade and possess a working knowledge of welding, soldering, and brazing. Must possess a valid automobile operator's license as required by local/state laws or military regulations. Other: As determined by the supervisor. Any person involved with servicing stationary refrigerant systems must be certified by an EPA approved testing program and maintain certification as a Type I and II Technician as required by EPA'S Final Rule 608 (40 CFR, Part 82, Subpart I). Additionally, those individuals who work with low pressure systems (chillers) will also maintain the Type III certification. Certification as a "Universal Technician" (certified as Type I, II and III) is preferred but not mandatory unless work involves low pressure systems. Application at overseas locations will be in accordance with requirements of host country/installation engineers.

If a sufficient number of qualified candidates do not apply, the minimum qualifications may be lowered without reposting.

Additional Qualifications/Requirements

This position will require the selected candidate to go TDY several weeks a month.