HVAC Mechanic

Amentum - Silverdale, WA

Silverdale, WA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The HVAC/R Mechanic installs, services and repairs heating and air conditioning systems in various establishments. This role involves working with environmental-control systems in residences, laboratory spaces, living quarters, galleys, office buildings, and commercial establishments, utilizing knowledge of refrigeration theory, pipefitting, and structural layout.

Responsibilities

• Installs, services and repairs environmental-control systems.
• Mounts compressor and condenser units on platform or floor, using hand tools.
• Fabricates, assembles and installs ductwork and chassis parts.
• Installs evaporator unit in chassis or in airduct system.
• Cuts and bends tubing to correct length and shape.
• Cuts and threads pipes using machine-threading or hand-threading equipment.
• Joins tubing or pipes to various refrigerating units and solders joints.
• Installs expansion and discharge valves in circuit.
• Connects motors, compressors, temperature control panels to power source.
• Installs air and water filters in completed installation.
• Injects refrigerant into compressor to test systems.
• Observes pressure and vacuum gauges and adjusts controls.
• Starts units and adjusts for proper cut-in and cut-out.
• Adjusts systems for optimum performance.
• Operates, maintains, troubleshoots, and repairs refrigeration and heating systems.
• Tests joints and connections for gas leaks.
• Wraps pipes in insulation batting and secures them.
• Replaces defective breaker controls, thermostats, switches, fuses and electrical wiring.
• May install, repair and service air conditioners of various capacities.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Four years' experience in HVAC/R mechanical and machine equipment repair.
• Successful completion of two vocational education training courses in refrigeration, air conditioning and controls.
• Knowledge of specialized tools for HVAC/R repair functions.
• Ability to troubleshoot equipment.
• Possess Class 1 & 2 (and Universal if required) licensing for refrigerant certification.
• Knowledge of Windows operating systems (HVAC PRO) desirable.
• Valid State issued driver's license with acceptable driving record.
• Ability to pass background checks and/or drug testing.
• U.S. Citizenship.
• Meet and maintain company physical and security requirements.
• Ability to lift 50lbs.
• Good communication skills for a service team environment.

Benefits

• Paid vacation: Two weeks at one year, grows to three weeks after five years and four weeks after ten years.
• Personal Leave: 1 hour of paid Personal/Sick leave for every thirty (30) hours worked.
• Pension and 401K.
• Medical and dental insurance.
• 11 Paid Holidays.