Mechanical Technician Certified (Union

Mechanical Technician, Certified

Nova Space Solutions (NSS) is seeking a Mechanical Technician, Certified to inspect, maintain, troubleshoot, repair, overhaul, and install mechanical equipment and systems supporting NASA facilities and operations. This position performs preventive and corrective maintenance on a variety of mechanical equipment while ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with established standards.

Essential Job Duties:

• Inspect, adjust, repair, clean, and service machinery.
• Diagnose equipment defects through inspection or disassembly and examination of moving parts and mechanical components.
• Tighten, loosen, set, and adjust gears, guides, rollers, pinions, and other mechanical components.
• Remove defective parts and repair or replace them as required.
• Overhaul, install, and align pumps, motors, and mechanical drives.
• Perform mechanical inspections, adjustments, and repairs to hoists, monorail cranes, derricks, and elevators.
• Service, repair, and troubleshoot hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Assist with or complete work in other craft areas as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform quality work within established deadlines with or without direct supervision.
• Work independently while communicating and coordinating effectively with supervisors, coworkers, customers, suppliers, and other organizations.
• Perform duties in a timely and cost-effective manner while coordinating multiple projects simultaneously.
• Demonstrate initiative, problem-solving skills, and effective written and oral communication.
• Work safely, assist in identifying and mitigating hazardous conditions, and help maintain a safe and healthy workplace.
• Contribute to the successful completion of project initiatives.

Mandatory:

• High school diploma or GED with successful completion of a related vocational program.
• Five (5) years of directly related experience may be substituted for the educational requirement.
• Must be licensed by the State of Mississippi in the area of backflow prevention or certified as a drum watcher for derrick operations.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen in order to obtain the required NASA badge.
• Must have the ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
• Good organizational, planning, and communication skills.
• Ability to pay close attention to detail.
• Ability to take direction.
• Ability to work with computers.
• Ability to work independently while following detailed instructions.
• Ability to interface with personnel at all organizational levels in a multicultural, team-oriented environment.

Preferred:

• Prior knowledge of a NASA site or experience working on government installations.

Working Conditions:

• Physical effort involving able average standing, sitting, walking or detail work. Occasional risk of injury due to hazards.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Dexterity to operate office equipment as required by the position.
• Walk six hours per day.
• Bend and stoop six hours per day.
• Work overhead with minimum 20-pound load.
• Push and pull frequently throughout the day.
• Walk up/downstairs frequently.
• Stand seven hours per day.
• Climb ladders and scaffolding.
• Wear PPE gear six hours continuously (steel toe shoes, safety glasses, hard hat, gloves).
• Tolerate extreme cold/heat for three hours continuously.

Chugach Government Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, pregnancy, disability, genetic factors, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

Chugach will provide reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Chugach Government Solutions or any of its subsidiaries, please email

Chugach Government Solutions supports pay transparency and is committed to equitable and competitive compensation practices. Compensation for this role will be determined based on factors including job responsibilities, experience, skills, internal equity, geographic location, and applicable contract requirements. Where required by law, compensation ranges will be provided to candidates during the hiring process.