HVAC Mechanic

Chugach Government Solutions•WASHINGTON, DC, District of Columbia

3d•Onsite

About The Position

When you work at Chugach Government Solutions (CGS), you join a proud legacy of supporting missions while sustaining culture. The federal division of Chugach Alaska Corporation, CGS has been supporting critical missions as a government contractor for over 25 years. Our focus is to support facility maintenance, IT/technical services, construction and education. We are proud to have built, and continue to foster, an incredibly talented team spanning across the globe in hundreds of different fields – each team member proud to serve our country with first-class business services, while also making a difference for our Chugach shareholders. At CGS, empowering employees is a part of our core, and that focus is one of the ways we build and foster high-performing teams. We empower our employees through competitive compensation and benefits package, professional growth opportunities, truthful communication, and more! If you are looking for an opportunity to serve something bigger than yourself; if you want your day job to be one that creates meaningful value; if you are looking for an environment that highly values employees and respects individual differences – then Chugach Government Solutions may be the right fit for you!

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent GED.
HVAC Journeyman license.
Universal CFC License.
Familiarity with basic mathematical functions as required.
Able to pass pre-hire background and drug screen.
U.S. Citizenship.
Possess the required intelligence community level clearance.
Valid Driver’s license with acceptable driving record.
Ability to lift 50 pounds and team lift 75 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Experience using Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

Mounting compressor and condenser units on platforms or floors according to blueprints or engineering guidelines, using hand tools.
Fabricating, assembling, and installing ductwork and chassis parts using portable metalworking tools and welding equipment.
Installing evaporator units in chassis or air duct systems, ensuring proper functionality with hand tools.
Cutting and bending tubing to correct length and shape, employing cutting and bending equipment.
Joining tubing or pipes to refrigerating units with sleeves, couplings, or unions, soldering joints to form a complete refrigerant circuit.
Installing expansion and discharge valves in circuits, ensuring seamless operation.
Connecting motors, compressors, temperature controls, humidity controls, and circulating ventilation fans to control panels and power sources.
Installing air and water filters in completed installations to enhance system efficiency.
Conducting system tests by injecting refrigerant into compressors, adjusting controls, and observing pressure and vacuum gauges to ensure optimal operation.
Inspecting joints and connections for gas leaks using gauges or soap-and-water solutions.
Insulating pipes with batting and securing them in place with cement or wire bands.
Performing repairs on installed units by replacing defective breaker controls, thermostats, switches, fuses, and electrical wiring, utilizing electrician's hand tools and test equipment.
Optionally, installing, repairing, and servicing air conditioners with cooling capacities ranging from 15 to 20 tons in warehouses and small factory buildings.
Ability to deal with a variety of people in a professional, courteous manner in diversified situations.
Mature judgment and ability to work with minimal supervision.