HVAC Mechanic

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20d•Onsite

About The Position

LAUKOA is seeking experienced HVAC Mechanics to provide 24/7/365 on-site support for the NIST Boulder campus. The HVAC Mechanic will monitor and maintain HVAC and refrigeration systems, respond to alarms and service calls, conduct mechanical room rounds, perform preventive maintenance and minor repairs, and support critical Central Utility Plant and campus operations.

Requirements

Minimum five years of HVAC mechanic experience in commercial, industrial, institutional, or central plant environments.
Must hold a current Universal CFC/EPA Section 608 certification.
Workers handling refrigerants must meet the applicable Class III technician requirements of 40 CFR Part 82, Subpart F.
Experience maintaining packaged HVAC units, air handling units, refrigeration equipment, pumps, controls, and related mechanical systems.
Ability to read job plans, equipment manuals, control information, gauges, and electrical or mechanical diagrams.
Knowledge of refrigerant handling, leak response, preventive maintenance, and safe work practices.
Ability to complete accurate electronic logs, reports, checklists, and Maximo records.
Ability to communicate effectively in English and coordinate with Stationary Engineers, management, and Government personnel.
Must successfully complete all required NIST badging, access, background, and security processes.
Must maintain valid credentials and site access for assigned shifts.

Nice To Haves

Experience with building automation systems and computerized maintenance management systems is preferred.
Factory training or certification for Liebert, Data Aire, Carrier, Ingersoll Rand, or other critical equipment is preferred when applicable.

Responsibilities

Remain on the NIST Boulder campus while on duty and respond to alarms and notifications within 15 minutes.
Support Central Utility Plant operations and respond to campus HVAC alarms, water leaks, equipment failures, and other facility conditions.
Perform mechanical room rounds during assigned shifts and document conditions using required daily reports.
Perform preventive maintenance and minor repairs on packaged units, split systems, air handling units, pumps, cooling equipment, and related systems.
Monitor, review, acknowledge, and physically respond to after-hours Metasys alarms as assigned.
Handle refrigerants in accordance with federal requirements and maintain accurate transfer, leak, and recovery records.
Notify the COR and management of refrigerant leaks, equipment failures, outages, unsafe conditions, and major repair needs within required timeframes.
Complete Maximo work orders, preventive maintenance checklists, readings, repair records, and monthly reporting support.
Coordinate continuously with the on-duty Stationary Engineer using contractor-provided radios or other reliable communication equipment.
Support preventive maintenance at Boulder and, when assigned, scheduled work at the Fort Collins field site.