MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN

State of New Hampshire; Portsmouth (NH); On-site; USD 52,832 - 70,111; Full time

Job summary

State of New Hampshire's Department of Military Affairs and Veterans Services is seeking a Maintenance Technician at Pease ANGB, Portsmouth, NH. The role covers technical repair and preventive maintenance of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and building systems to ensure reliable infrastructure.

Qualified candidates will have 5 years combined education/experience post-high school, a valid driver’s license, and the ability to pass a NAC for CAC within 12 months.

Qualifications

• Equivalent combination of 5 years of education and experience after high school.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Must pass a National Agency Check (NAC) for a CAC within 12 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform technical repair and maintenance of base-wide heating systems including heat pumps and domestic hot water systems.
• Maintain and repair HVAC equipment, air handling units, coils, and related components to minimize downtime.
• Troubleshoot control systems, electrical components, and distribution systems up to 600+ volts.
• Provide electrical support and perform carpentry, plumbing, and general maintenance as required.

Skills

HVAC

Electrical

Maintenance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

HVAC systems

Electrical wiring

Job description

State of New Hampshire Job Posting

Department of Military Affairs and Veterans Services

Pease Air National Guard Base, Portsmouth, NH

MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN

Position # 10058

$25.40/hour - $34.14/hour

40 Hour Basic Work Week

This position offers a Trainee Status* at the following pay rate: $24.34/hour.

• See total compensation information at the bottom of announcement.

State of New Hampshire, Department of Military Affairs and Veterans Services has a full-time vacancy for Maintenance Technician.

Summary

Performs technical maintenance and repair to infrastructure, facilities, and utility systems at the Pease Air National Guard Base.

YOUR EXPERIENCE COUNTS

Each additional year of approved formal education may be substituted for one year of required work experience and/or each additional year of approved work experience may be substituted for one year of required formal education.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Experience

Equivalent combination of 5 years of education and experience after completion of high school. Education and experience must be in the operation and maintenance of mechanical and electrical equipment used in buildings.

License/Certification

Valid driver’s license

Other Requirements

• Must be able to satisfactorily undergo a State Police records check
• Must be in good physical condition with normal strength and agility to perform actions such as lifting, bending, and climbing stairs/ladders
• Must report to job site or be on standby during emergency situations, such as snow, inclement weather or building emergencies, as this position is designated as “Essential Personnel.” Overtime in support of snow removal operations is mandatory.

Trainee Option

Candidates with an equivalent combination of 4+ years of relevant education and experience after completion of high school may be considered and hired in ‘trainee status’ for this position.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

None

AFTER-HIRE REQUIREMENTS

Must pass a National Agency Check (NAC) to obtain a Common Access Card (CAC) used in the performance of assigned work duties within 12 months of hire and be eligible for renewal as a condition of employment.

CAREER ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES

In-Band Advancement Available: No

Broad Group Level Advancement Available: No

DISCLAIMERS

The supplemental job description lists the essential functions of the position and is not intended to include every job duty and responsibility specific to the position. An employee may be required to perform other related duties not listed on the supplemental job description provided that such duties are characteristic of that job title.

The work of an employee in trainee status in this position shall be overseen by a fully qualified individual. An employee in trainee status shall meet the minimum qualifications within the period of time specified on the SJD, not to exceed one year of being hired into this position.

Responsibilities

Performs technical repair and maintenance of the base-wide heating systems to include heat pumps, domestic hot water systems, satellite boilers, and auxiliary equipment such as water softeners, pumps, and control valves. Maintains, repairs, and installs various coils used in HVAC applications such as direct exchange coils, heat coils, heat exchangers, condenser coils, evaporator coils, and domestic hot water coils, minimal downtime is critical. Maintains, repairs, and installs various air conditioning equipment, including window air conditioning units, heat pumps, package, and split-units of multitude sizes with direct exchange coils, and chilled water systems. Maintains and repairs various air handlers and their associated components, such as air filters, motors, motor controls, line starters, dampers, damper motor (electric and pneumatic), and belts, including various variable air volume systems and all related components to the variable air volume systems. Troubleshoots and performs technical maintenance and repair on various control systems for the HVAC systems. Troubleshooting field devices and components such such as control circuits, modulating motors, electronic temperature transmitters, electronic pressure transmitters, and binary and analog input/output circuit boards to keep the system functional. Works on low and high voltage (over 600 volts) distribution systems (switch gears, distribution panels, branch circuits, transformers, etc.), building wiring systems, etc. Maintains, repairs, and installs motors, lights, controls, electric equipment; replaces components (coils, starters, switches, etc.), and performs all mechanical work required in repairing and replacing parts. Performs electrical support to maintenance personnel working on facility maintenance tasks as required. Support may include, but is not limited; to installing, troubleshooting, and repairing various electrical components such as lights, outlets, switches, electrical equipment, transformers, and distribution systems. Maintains, repairs, and installs a variety of electronic fire alarm and detection equipment to include fire alarm control panels, initiating devices, signaling devices, and electronic smoke alarms such as dual ionization systems and photoelectric systems. Troubleshoots and performs maintenance and repair on piping and plumbing systems for domestic water systems, geo-thermal heating/cooling systems, compressed air, gas, and fuel oil. Provides installation and maintenance of a water distribution system to include maintenance and repair of fire hydrants, water meters, back-flow preventers, and water storage tanks. Maintains, repairs, and installs dry and wet sprinkler systems, which include foam systems for the aircraft hangars. Maintenance includes weekly, monthly, and annual testing of the systems to verify that they are in accordance with local, state, and federal fire codes. Performs carpentry, woodworking, and metal work to do installations of walls and doors, repair damaged wooden and metal parts of buildings and repair damaged furniture. Repairs, and installs brick, concrete and stone structures and appurtenances to maintain the masonry portions of departmental facilities. Paints interior and exterior parts of buildings to maintain appearance standards in departmental facilities. Operates light, medium and heavy equipment to perform maintenance and snow removal tasks. Performs snowplowing and shoveling, snow removal and surface treatment operations to maintain safe aircraft parking areas, roads, walkways, and parking lots.

For further information please contact Cheri Fitzgerald, Human Resources: [e-mail] or 603-227-1527.

TOTAL COMPENSATION INFORMATION

The State of NH total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits, including:

• HMO or POS Medical and Prescription Drug Benefits: The actual value of State-paid health benefits and the amount of employee health benefit contributions may vary depending on the type of plan selected and the bargaining unit with which a position is associated.
• Dental Plan at minimal cost for employees and their families ($500-$1800 value)
• Flexible Spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts
• State defined benefit retirement plan and Deferred Compensation 457(b) plan
• Work/life balance flexible schedules, paid holidays and generous leave plan
• $50,000 state-paid life insurance plus additional low-cost group life insurance
• Incentive-based Wellness Program ability to earn up to $500

See this link for details on State-paid health benefits: https://www.das.nh.gov/hr/benefits.aspx

Total Compensation Statement Worksheet: https://www.das.nh.gov/jobsearch/compensation-calculator.aspx

Want the specifics? Explore the Benefits of State Employment on our website: https://www.das.nh.gov/hr/documents/BenefitBrochure.pdf

https://www.das.nh.gov/hr/index.aspx

EOE

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