HVAC Plumbing Mechanic I-II/Maintenance Specialist

Associated Universities Inc. • Magdalena, NM

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The National Radio Astronomy Observatory (NRAO) is recruiting a HVAC Mechanic / Maintenance Specialist to support the Engineering Services Division. Under direct supervision, the Maintenance Specialist installs, maintains, upgrades, repairs and controls the refrigerated and evaporative cooling systems for multiple antennas and buildings. The position is based at the VLA, 50 miles west of Socorro, New Mexico.

Requirements

• High school diploma or high school equivalency.
• At least three years of hands on experience in construction or related field, successful completion in a related Technical Vocational program accepted.
• A valid driver’s license is required by start date of employment and to be maintained.

Nice To Haves

• Five years of experience in the HVAC field.
• Training in industrial cooling, including EPA Freon certification.
• Training in industrial heating, including LPG or electric heat as appropriate.
• Journeyman Electrician License or equivalent experience and CFC certification required.
• Must have or be able to obtain the required Federal, State and Local Waste Water Treatment Plant and Public Water System Operator certifications.

Responsibilities

• Operates, troubleshoots, repairs, and maintains coolers, refrigerators, room air conditioning units, chillers, air handlers, boilers, plumbing systems, water filtration units, water coolers, fountains, fuel oil nozzles, motors, belts, fans, and all related connections.
• Reads schematics and blueprints to aid in the installation of HVAC and water systems and the completion of cost estimates.
• Assists with the operation and maintenance of all related electrical supplies, controllers, relays, operators, and CPUs.
• Assists with the operation and maintenance of water and wastewater treatment facilities, collection systems, and distribution systems.
• Determines the need for parts, contacts distributors to determine pricing, and places orders, with supervisory approval.
• Records all repairs and maintenance for future reference, maintains PC database as required by the Supervisor.
• Remains current with regulations and equipment to ensure code compliance with coolant industry and governing bodies.
• Works as part of Plant Maintenance or Engineering Services team and assists any or all other areas, as needed.
• Proactive compliance with NRAO and government safety policies and procedures in own work area is expected.

Benefits

• 13 holidays
• Annual accrual of up to 24 vacation days
• 15 sick days
• Additional time off for doctor/dentist visits
• 8 weeks of paid parental leave
• Medical plans
• Dental plans
• Vision plans
• Retirement benefit contributes an amount equal to 10 percent of a qualified participant’s base pay with no required employee contribution
• Optional supplemental, tax-deferred plan for employee retirement contributions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED