Mechanical System Specialist

In accordance with Navajo Nation and federal law, TCRHCC has implemented an Affluent Action Plan pursuant to the Navajo Preference in Employment Act. Pursuant to this Plan and corresponding TCRHCC Policy, applicants who meet the necessary qualifications for this position and (1) are enrolled members of the Navajo Nation, Hopi Tribe, or San Juan Southern Paiute Tribe will be given preference in hiring and employment for this position, (2) are legally married to enrolled members of the Navajo Nation, Hopi Tribe, or San Juan Southern Paiute Tribe and meet residency requirements will be given secondary preference, and (3) are enrolled members of other federally-recognized American Indian Tribes will be given tertiary preference.

The incumbent is to install, test, inspect, and repair any refrigeration air handling and air conditioning equipment which includes providing Electrical maintenance, planning, safety, and oversight of critical emergency electrical systems and operations. Troubleshoot heating-cooling system malfunctions with users to isolate problems or to verify that malfunctions have been corrected. Record and report all faults, deficiencies, and other unusual occurrences, as well as the time and materials expended on work orders.

Perform preventive general maintenance procedures such as cleaning, power-washing and vacuuming equipment, oiling parts, and changing filters and ensure indoor climate and air quality control systems operate safely and efficiently. Scheduled work hours are (24 hour coverage) rotational, day or night shifts, weekends, holidays and occasional overtime. Will also be scheduled for on-call heating plant coverage (begins Monday evening at 6pm and ends on Monday morning of the following week at 6am).

• High School Diploma or GED (Mechanical Specialist I)
• High School Diploma or GED with Completion of an electrical apprenticeship program (Mechanical Specialist II)

• Must have three (3) years of verifiable commercial HVAC associated electrical work experience with knowledge of the various gauges, sizes, and types of wire, conduct, fittings, boxes, circuit breakers, relays and other electrical supplies and devices
• Require basic familiarity with electronics and electrical HVAC components including refrigerants.

• Must have six (6) years of verifiable commercial electrical work experience with knowledge of the various gauges, sizes, and types of wire, conduit, fittings, boxes, circuit breakers, relays and other electrical supplies and devices
• Require basic familiarity with electronics and components such as transformers, resistors, diodes, transistors

• Certificate of graduation from Air Condition Refrigeration Mechanic Technical School as a Journeyman Air Condition and/or Refrigeration Mechanic
• Must have and maintain a valid universal certification in EPA Refrigerant Recovery
• Must have or obtain a current High-Pressure Boiler Operator Certification or Plant Operator Certification within six (6) months of hire date.
• Must have and maintain a current valid driver’s license without restrictions throughout employment.

• Must have and maintain a valid electrician's license or identification card
• Boiler Operator Certification in Heating

A record of satisfactory performance in all prior and current employment as evidenced by positive employment references from previous and current employers. All employment references must address and indicate success in each one of the following areas:

• Positive working relationships with others
• Possession of high ethical standards and no history of complaints
• Reliable and dependable; reports to work as scheduled without excessive absences
• Must have the ability to read, write, understand and follow written and verbal instructions
• Must be able to work with little or no supervision
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; capable of maintaining multiple communication channels
• Must have strong understanding of thermodynamics, the refrigeration cycle, electrical schematics, and air distribution systems.
• Basic computer skills and literacy for communication purposes, records management, forms processing, and ordering parts
• Must follow department safety guidelines and procedures as established and directed by management
• Completion of and,…