HVAC Mechanic

The HVAC Mechanic is responsible for providing maximum comfort for building occupants by operating the heating and cooling systems in the most overall energy efficient and economical manner and with the minimal disruptions of tenant activities. Position also requires monitoring operating efficiency of mechanical equipment (HVAC, chillers, cooling towers, etc.). per job requirements. The work shall include responding to a high volume of calls complaining of uncomfortable interior temperatures (referred to as “hot/cold calls”).

The pay rate for this position is $41.00-$49.00/hour + $4.93/hour H&W.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: (including but not limited to)

• Occasional swing or night shift work in order to accommodate occupants
• Performing (predictive, preventive, proactive, and corrective) maintenance and repairs on heating, ventilating air conditioning, and refrigeration (HVAC/R) equipment
• Operate, maintain, repair, troubleshoot, and test the controls for complex electronic heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems and electronic variable frequency drive (VFD) equipment
• Maintain and replace signal interface devices, various sensors and actuators that make up the auxiliary equipment associated with HVAC equipment including electronic thermostats, valve and damper actuators, electro-pneumatic input/output devices, local interconnection wiring, air quality measurement sensors and humidity and temperatures transmitters
• Ensure systems are operating safely and conduct routine maintenance
• Repair or replacement of structural support systems
• Repair leaking, solders, welded joints, mechanical joints, and condenser tube roll joints
• Replacement of deteriorated, damaged, and leaky expansion joints
• Ensure that all supply/return air vents are supplying the required air volume and kept free of dust/dirt
• Repair or replace valves, stems, disks, seals, packing, bonnets and gaskets
• Refrigerant control and maintain EPA air quality standards
• Control logs

Minimum Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record, ability to operate company vehicles
• Ability to pass background check for Federal Agency to obtain security access badging
• Certified to handle refrigerants such as chlorofluorocarbon (CFC) or hydro chlorofluorocarbon (HCFC)
• Knowledge of principles and practices of safety management
• Knowledge of pertinent local, state, and federal laws, ordinances, codes, and rules
• Electrical Trainee certification

Preferred Qualifications

• 2 years of college level course work or trade school completed
• 3 to 5 years of experience as HVAC Mechanic/Technician
• Hold HVAC brand-specific repair maintenance certification (e.g., Daikin systems, etc.)
• 40-HAZWOPER certified
• Experience and knowledge of Alaska Native cultures

Shareholder Preference

Pursuant to PL 93-638, as amended, preference will be given to qualified Ahtna Native Corporation Shareholders, Descendants, and Spouses in all phases of employment.

Core Competencies

• Self-Motivated - Ability to be internally inspired to perform a task to the best of one’s ability using his or her own drive or initiative.
• Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.
• Time Management - Ability to utilize the available time to organize and complete work within given deadlines.
• Goal Oriented - Ability to focus on a goal and obtain a pre-determined result.
• Accuracy - Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.

Physical Demands

• Frequent lifting, sitting, standing, stooping for prolonged periods of time, using hands/fingers requiring dexterity, should have good hand-eye coordination and motion control in coordination with handling tools, equipment, and other related components.
• Reaching with hands and arms for items above and below sight level, talking, hearing (frequently communicates with field personnel via various modes, i.e. radio; must be able to relay accurate information), and seeing (up close, at a distance, along the periphery, with depth, color perception, and the ability to adjust focus); walking from place to place within the project location with occasional use of stairs and no elevator available;
  
  bending, pushing, pulling, kneeling…