Mechanical Lead (EPA Facility)
About The Position
Tanaq Government Services (TGS), a subsidiary of St. George Tanaq Corporation, provides facilities operations and maintenance services to federal customers. The Mechanical Lead will support these services at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Edison Environmental Center in Edison, New Jersey. This is a fully onsite, full-time position contingent upon contract award. The general core work schedule is 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding federal holidays. The role is responsible for installing, modifying, maintaining, repairing, and overhauling heating, refrigeration, environmental, air-conditioning, and auxiliary systems. Work includes skilled services for refrigeration and air conditioning, heating, ventilation, controls, water treatment, and auxiliary equipment. The position requires onsite work in office and operational settings, including mechanical plants, electrical distribution areas, laboratories, and warehouse areas, and may involve exposure to heat, cold, noise, dust, mist, or fumes. Occasional after-hours or weekend support may be required for emergency or authorized maintenance needs. The projected hourly pay range is $40.00 to $45.00 USD. This is a Service Contract Act position; health and welfare, vacation, holiday, and sick leave are provided as defined by the Department of Labor’s Wage Determination.
Requirements
- At least five years of experience as a licensed HVAC&R technician.
- Hold HVAC&R technician licensure and a New Jersey Black Seal license, and maintain the required licenses as a condition of assignment and continued employment.
- Experience with a minimum 300-ton chiller, 250 BHP boiler, air handlers and filters, laboratory fume hoods, refrigeration, and generator systems.
- Experience with diagnostics, parts replacement, corrective repairs, preventive maintenance aligned with OEM and EPA schedules, TAB, vibration and oil analysis, and CMMS use.
- Expertise in pneumatic, electric, and BAS controls, including calibration, sequencing, and troubleshooting.
- Ability to size and install packaged HVAC and window air-conditioning units; size, fabricate, and install sheet metal and ductwork; and perform testing, adjusting, and balancing to design criteria.
- Experience with environmental compliance and safe handling, dispensing, and recovery of refrigerants, including maintaining refrigerant logs and following leak protocols.
- Knowledge of OSHA requirements and applicable federal, state, and EPA safety standards.
- Ability to build effective working relationships with staff, customers, and other stakeholders.
- Ability to adapt to changing work priorities, operational requirements, and emergency situations.
- Must meet federal and contract personnel verification, identification, security, background-check, GSA clearance, and EPA facility-access requirements.
- Must abide by the Federal Drug-Free Workplace policy.
- Must have a valid driver's license and a clear, satisfactory driving record.
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship now or in the future.
Nice To Haves
- Experience supporting federal government contracts and contract compliance.
- High school diploma or GED is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Maintain and service a 300-ton chiller, 250 BHP boiler, air handlers and filters, laboratory fume hoods, refrigeration systems, and generator systems.
- Perform diagnostics, parts replacement, corrective repairs, and preventive maintenance in accordance with OEM and EPA schedules.
- Execute testing and balancing (TAB), vibration and oil analysis, and use a CMMS to optimize equipment uptime.
- Install and distribute controls, including calibration, sequencing, and troubleshooting of pneumatic, electric, and BAS controls.
- Size and install packaged HVAC and window air-conditioning units; size, fabricate, and install sheet metal and ductwork; and perform testing, adjusting, and balancing to design criteria.
- Follow environmental compliance and safety practices when handling, dispensing, or recovering refrigerants; maintain refrigerant logs and follow leak protocols.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Health and welfare benefits as defined under the Department of Labor’s Wage Determination.
- Vacation as defined under the Department of Labor’s Wage Determination.
- Holiday leave as defined under the Department of Labor’s Wage Determination.
- Sick leave as defined under the Department of Labor’s Wage Determination.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
