HVAC Mechanic - AIT

Ahtna•Seattle, WA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The HVAC Mechanic is responsible for providing maximum comfort for building occupants by operating the heating and cooling systems in the most overall energy efficient and economical manner and with the minimal disruptions of tenant activities. Position also requires monitoring operating efficiency of mechanical equipment (HVAC, chillers, cooling towers, etc.) per job requirements. The work shall include responding to a high volume of calls complaining of uncomfortable interior temperatures (referred to as “hot/cold calls”). The pay rate for this position is $41.00-$49.00/hour + $4.93/hour H&W.

Requirements

Valid driver’s license and clean driving record, ability to operate company vehicles
Ability to pass background check for Federal Agency to obtain security access badging
United States Citizen or Permanent Resident
Certified to handle refrigerants such as chlorofluorocarbon (CFC) or hydro chlorofluorocarbon (HCFC)
Knowledge of principles and practices of safety management
Knowledge of pertinent local, state, and federal laws, ordinances, codes, and rules
Electrical Trainee certification

Nice To Haves

2 years of college level course work or trade school completed
3 to 5 years of experience as HVAC Mechanic/Technician
Hold HVAC brand-specific repair maintenance certification (e.g., Daikin systems, etc.)
40-HAZWOPER certified
Experience and knowledge of Alaska Native cultures
Shareholder Preference Pursuant to applicable law, preference will be given to qualified Ahtna Native Corporation Shareholders, Descendents, and Spouses in all phases of employment.

Responsibilities

Performing (predictive, preventive, proactive, and corrective) maintenance and repairs on heating, ventilating air conditioning, and refrigeration (HVAC/R) equipment
Operate, maintain, repair, troubleshoot, and test the controls for complex electronic heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems and electronic variable frequency drive (VFD) equipment
Maintain and replace signal interface devices, various sensors and actuators that make up the auxiliary equipment associated with HVAC equipment including electronic thermostats, valve and damper actuators, electro-pneumatic input/output devices, local interconnection wiring, air quality measurement sensors and humidity and temperatures transmitters
Ensure systems are operating safely and conduct routine maintenance
Repair or replacement of structural support systems
Repair leaking, solders, welded joints, mechanical joints, and condenser tube roll joints
Replacement of deteriorated, damaged, and leaky expansion joints
Ensure that all supply/return air vents are supplying the required air volume and kept free of dust/dirt
Repair or replace valves, stems, disks, seals, packing, bonnets and gaskets
Refrigerant control and maintain EPA air quality standards
Leak detection
Reclamation
Control logs