HVAC Mechanic

Amentum•Kings Bay Base, GA

22d•Onsite

About The Position

Amentum is seeking an HVAC Mechanic to support a government contract in Kings Bay, Georgia. The role installs, services, and repairs environmental-control systems in residential, office, commercial, and industrial settings, applying knowledge of refrigeration theory, pipefitting, and structural layout. Strong computer skills are required to troubleshoot and correct digital control software. Work includes mounting compressor, condenser, and chiller units; fabricating and installing ductwork and chassis components; installing evaporator units; cutting, bending, and threading tubing and pipe; joining refrigeration piping with sleeves, couplings, unions, solder, and brazed joints; and installing valves. The mechanic connects motors, compressors, sensors, controls, and fans to control panels and power sources, installs air and water filters, adds refrigerant or glycol, tests and adjusts system pressures and controls, checks for leaks, insulates piping, and replaces faulty electrical and control components. The role may include servicing air conditioners from 5 to 200 tons of cooling capacity. Other duties may be assigned. The successful candidate must meet government security-investigation and facility-credential requirements for access to Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay. U.S. citizenship is required for facility credentials at this location. The job involves frequent walking and standing, climbing up to 24 feet, moderate stooping/bending and reaching, occasional crawling, and lifting up to 50 pounds. The posting lists an hourly rate of $36.71, with benefits and additional pay provisions that may vary by shift, duties, location, and applicable agreements.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent.
Must meet at least one of the following: graduate of an accredited technical school's HVAC/R diploma program; three years of verifiable commercial work experience as a journey-level HVAC/R mechanic; or a county, state, or city HVAC/R license.
Valid state driver's license.
CFC Refrigerant Universal Class A certification.
Strong computer skills for troubleshooting and correcting digital control software.
Knowledge of specialized tools used for corrective and preventive maintenance and repairs.
Must possess the standard tools of the trade.
Must wear hard-toed safety shoes meeting ASTM F2413-05 standards.
Must successfully undergo a government security investigation and continually meet eligibility requirements for access to all areas of Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay.
Must be able to obtain and maintain facility credentials/authorization; U.S. citizenship is required for facility credentials/authorization at this work location.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Metasys, Telatrole, or Niagara building automation systems is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Install, service, and repair environmental-control systems in residential, office, commercial, and industrial settings.
Mount compressor, condenser, and chiller units using rigging, power tools, hand tools, blueprints, or engineering specifications.
Fabricate, assemble, and install ductwork and chassis parts using portable metalworking tools.
Install evaporator units in chassis or air duct systems.
Cut and bend tubing and cut and thread pipe to required lengths and shapes.
Join tubing and pipes to refrigeration units using sleeves, couplings, unions, solder, and brazed joints.
Install expansion and discharge valves in refrigeration circuits.
Connect motors, compressors, temperature and humidity controls, and ventilation fans to control panels, and connect panels to power sources.
Install air and water filters in completed systems.
Test systems, add refrigerant gas and/or glycol to prescribed operating pressure, and observe gauges and adjust controls to ensure proper operation.
Test joints and connections for gas leaks using gauges or a soap-and-water solution.
Insulate pipes and secure the insulation in place.
Replace defective breaker controls, thermostats, switches, fuses, and electrical wiring.
May install, repair, and service air conditioners ranging from 5 to 200 tons cooling capacity.
Complete assigned safety, training, self-aid/buddy-aid, emergency-response, and safety-committee responsibilities as appropriate.
Comply with Amentum quality policies, applicable quality-system documents, customer contracts, and operational, safety, quality, and environmental procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Health and welfare contribution of $15.42 per hour, effective 12/01/25.
Company 401(k) match of up to 6% of employee contributions.
Paid time off starting at 2.62 hours per pay period (136 hours annually), increasing with tenure.
12 paid holidays.
Bereavement and leave-share programs.
Shift differential of $1.75–$2.00 per hour depending on shift start time.
Hazard pay of $3.00 per hour for designated high-risk work areas.
Lead pay of $2.25 per hour for lead roles, temporary or permanent.
On-call compensation of two hours of overtime pay per day when on call during off-days or holidays.
Annual safety shoe allowance of $175.
Prescription safety glasses allowance of up to $250 annually, per policy.
Overtime provisions and additional contract-based benefits.
Health, dental, and vision insurance.
Educational reimbursement.
Parental leave.
Employee stock purchase plan.
Tax-saving options.
Disability and life insurance.
Pet insurance.