Journeyman HVAC Mechanic

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.

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.

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.

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…