Maintenance Trade Specialist I - Mech/HVAC

JT4 • Edwards AFB, CA

5d • $71,323 - $72,946

About The Position

JT4, LLC provides engineering and technical support to western test ranges for the U.S. Air Force and Navy. The Maintenance Trade Specialist I works under moderate supervision of the work unit Lead and applies general knowledge of maintenance trades, with high-level Mechanical/HVAC skills, to repair facilities, machinery, mechanical equipment, and related subsystems in accordance with applicable trade guides and regulations.

The position performs general mechanical maintenance, including diagnosing equipment malfunctions, dismantling and repairing subsystems, replacing defective parts, and reassembling and adjusting equipment. HVAC duties include installing, servicing, and repairing environmental-control systems; installing and connecting refrigeration, ventilation, electrical, and control components; fabricating ductwork and chassis parts; checking system pressures and operation; insulating piping; and repairing electrical components of installed units.

The employee must comply with quality assurance, safety, training, and environmental requirements. The role may involve elevated work, field assignments, travel to remote facilities, overtime, weekends, and varying shifts. Work is generally outdoors, though it may also take place in a shop or repair facility, and may involve moderate noise and extreme weather. The employee must complete section master task list requirements and obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance within 180 days.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Completed training as part of a formal apprenticeship program.
• Two years of directly related work experience with demonstrated proficiency in one or more building-trade disciplines: Mechanical, HVAC, or Electrical.
• For an HVAC-base-trade incumbent, CFC Certification upon hire.
• Working knowledge of technical terminology and language structure related to electrical and mechanical equipment and systems supported by the work unit.
• Basic personal computer skills and knowledge of application software and database use sufficient to maintain records and files.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to qualify for and maintain a government security clearance, if required; this position requires obtaining and maintaining a DoD security clearance within 180 days.
• Valid, current state-issued driver’s license.
• U.S. citizenship.
• Ability to obtain certification in Personal Fall Arrest Systems (PFAS), forklift operations, and Mobile Elevated Work Platforms (MEWPs).
• Ability to perform work at elevated locations.
• Ability to travel to work sites, including remote facilities, as needed.
• Ability to frequently stoop and stretch and lift or carry up to 50 pounds or more; items heavier than 50 pounds require two people or mechanical assistance.

Responsibilities

• Examine mechanical equipment to diagnose sources of trouble or malfunction.
• Dismantle or partly dismantle subsystems and perform repairs, primarily using hand tools.
• Replace defective parts with items obtained from existing stock.
• Reassemble machines and make necessary adjustments for operation.
• Install, service, and repair environmental-control systems using refrigeration theory, pipefitting, and structural-layout knowledge.
• Mount compressor and condenser units according to blueprints or specifications.
• Fabricate and install ductwork and chassis parts using portable metalworking tools.
• Install evaporator units in chassis or air-duct systems.
• Cut, bend, or thread tubing and pipe, join them to refrigerating units, and solder connections to form refrigerant circuits.
• 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 in completed installations.
• Observe pressure and vacuum gauges and adjust controls to ensure proper operation.
• Wrap pipes in insulation batting and secure them with cement or wire bands.
• Replace defective breaker controls, thermostats, switches, fuses, and electrical wiring using electrician hand tools and test equipment.
• Perform other position-related duties as assigned or requested.
• Comply with quality assurance, safety, environmental, and operational requirements and complete required training.
• Complete section master task list requirements within established timelines.
• Obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance within 180 days.
• Be available for overtime, weekends, varying shifts, and field assignments as operational requirements dictate.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, active on Day 1
• Life insurance
• Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Disability insurance
• Paid time off
• 401(k) plan options with employer match: 50% match, up to an 8% contribution, with 100% immediate vesting
• Tuition reimbursement

What This Job Offers

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