Hvac​/Refrigeration Mechanic Helper

Fort Defiance
Fort Defiance, AZ 86504, USA

CLOSING DATE: 08/10/2026 @ 4:00 PM

Salary Range: $23.52 - $ 28.69/Hourly

** APPLICANT MUST HAVE A VALID, UNRESTRICTED INSURABLE DRIVER’S LICENSE

** RESUME AND REFERENCES ARE REQUIRED

ESSENTIAL DUTIES, FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs a variety of simple and routine tasks to assist skilled workers with the ventilation, heating, cooling and control systems.
• Troubleshoots, calibrates, services, and maintains different types of HVAC equipment, roof-top units, drinking fountains, ice machines, morgue and controls.
• Works with skilled trades or craftsmen to assist in the performance of installation, maintenance or repair work. Such assignments ordinarily involve two or more tasks that require selection of common hand tools all equipment, exercising fundamental knowledge of nomenclature and working characteristics and following precisely defined work sequences and processes.
• Performs tasks such as daily logs, cleaning tools, equipment and work areas, etc.
• Works with skilled trades or craftsmen to learn the incidental tasks associated with two or more occupations.
• Works with and receives instructions from higher-grade workers.
• Assists with the renovation/remodeling of buildings ventilation, controls, and refrigeration systems.
• Maintains records of scheduled maintenance procedures on the M-Pulse 8 Database
• Makes minor electrical, mechanical and plumbing repairs.
• Assists with snow removal during winter months.
• Assists with demolition and construction in the hospital.
• Responds to emergency maintenance requests as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

MANDATORY MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Experience:

Two (2) years direct work experience in construction or facility maintenance.

FDIHB and its facilities are located within the Navajo Nation and, in accordance with Navajo Nation law, has implemented a Navajo/Indian Preference in Employment Policy. Pursuant to this Policy, applicants who meet the minimum qualifications for this position and who are enrolled members of the Navajo Nation will be given primary preference in hiring and employment for this position and members of other federally-recognized Indian tribes will be given secondary preference.

Other candidates will be considered only after all candidates entitled to primary or secondary preference have been fully considered.

High School Dip/GED or better.

Two (2) years direct work experience in construction or facility maintenance.

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