HVAC Mechanic

Amentum•Herlong, CA

About The Position

The Heating, Ventilation, and Air-Conditioning Mechanic installs, services, and repairs environmental-control systems in residences and commercial establishments. The work uses knowledge of refrigeration theory, pipefitting, and structural layout, and includes mounting compressor and condenser units; fabricating and installing ductwork and chassis parts; and installing evaporator units. The mechanic cuts and bends tubing, cuts and threads pipe, joins and solders tubing and pipes to refrigerating units, and installs expansion and discharge valves. The mechanic connects motors, compressors, temperature and humidity controls, and ventilation fans to control panels and power sources; installs filters; tests systems and adds refrigerant to reach prescribed operating pressure. The role includes monitoring gauges and controls, checking for leaks, insulating pipes, and replacing defective electrical and control components. The mechanic may service air conditioners with cooling capacities from fifteen to twenty tons in warehouses and small factory buildings. Employees are responsible for following Amentum safety, quality, operational, and environmental requirements; completing applicable training; and fulfilling assigned self-aid/buddy-aid, emergency response, and safety committee responsibilities. The position may require travel, requires availability for any shift and willingness to work weekends and other hours as needed, and requires passing and maintaining a security clearance and passing a pre-employment physical examination and urinalysis.

Requirements

High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED).
Three to five years of experience.
Universal HVAC license.
Able to lift 45 pounds, stand on stepladders, and reach overhead.
Valid driver’s license, maintained for operation of Amentum or Government motorized equipment and vehicles.
Ability to pass and maintain a security clearance.
Ability to speak, read, and understand English.
Ability to pass a pre-employment physical examination and urinalysis.
Available for any shift and willing to work weekends and other hours as needed.
Ability to travel if required.

Responsibilities

Install, service, and repair environmental-control systems in residences and commercial establishments.
Mount compressor and condenser units and install evaporator units, following blueprints or engineering specifications.
Fabricate, assemble, and install ductwork and chassis parts using metalworking tools and welding equipment.
Cut and bend tubing, cut and thread pipe, connect tubing and pipes to refrigerating units, solder joints, and install expansion and discharge valves.
Connect motors, compressors, temperature and humidity controls, and circulating ventilation fans to control panels and power sources.
Install air and water filters; test systems and add refrigerant to reach prescribed operating pressure.
Observe pressure and vacuum gauges and adjust controls to ensure proper operation.
Test joints and connections for gas leaks and insulate pipes.
Replace defective breaker controls, thermostats, switches, fuses, and electrical wiring.
May install, repair, and service air conditioners with fifteen- to twenty-ton cooling capacities in warehouses and small factory buildings.
Follow safety requirements, complete applicable training, and fulfill assigned safety and emergency-response responsibilities.
Comply with Amentum quality policies, quality system documents, customer contracts, and applicable operational, safety, quality, and environmental procedures.

Benefits

Employer-provided $7.50 per hour, up to 80 hours per pay period, toward medical, dental, AD&D, vision, life, long-term disability, employee assistance program, and short-term disability benefits.
Paid vacation, accruing biweekly: 144 hours for 0–5 years of service, 194 hours for 5–10 years, 224 hours for 10–15 years, and 264 hours for more than 15 years.
401(k).
11 paid holidays annually, prorated based on hire date.
Health, dental, and vision insurance.
Paid time off and holidays.
Retirement benefits, including 401(k) matching.
Educational reimbursement.
Parental leave.
Employee stock purchase plan.
Tax-saving options.
Disability and life insurance.
Pet insurance.