Mechanical Lead (EPA Facility)

Tanaq Government Services • Edison, NJ

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Tanaq Government Services (TGS), a subsidiary of St. George Tanaq Corporation, provides facilities operations and maintenance services to federal customers. TGS is seeking an experienced Mechanical Lead to support operations and maintenance at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Edison Environmental Center in Edison, New Jersey. The role is responsible for installing, modifying, maintaining, repairing, and overhauling heating, refrigeration, environmental, air-conditioning, and auxiliary systems, as well as providing skilled refrigeration, air-conditioning, heating, ventilation, controls, and water-treatment services.

This is a fully onsite, full-time position contingent upon contract award. The general core schedule is 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding federal holidays. Occasional after-hours or weekend work may be needed for emergency or authorized maintenance requirements.

Requirements

• At least five years of experience as a licensed HVAC&R technician and NJ Black Seal in the State of New Jersey.
• 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 to OEM and EPA schedules, TAB, vibration and oil analysis, and CMMS.
• Expertise with controls, installation, and distribution, including pneumatic and electric/BAS controls; packaged HVAC and window A/C units; sheet metal and ductwork; and testing, adjusting, and balancing to design criteria.
• Experience with environmental compliance and safe handling, dispensing, or recovery of refrigerants, including maintaining refrigerant logs and 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 requirements for personnel verification, identification, security, background checks, GSA clearance, and EPA facility access.
• 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.
• Must maintain required HVAC&R technician and NJ Black Seal licensure as a condition of assignment and continued employment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting federal government contracts and contract compliance.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and service 300-ton chillers, 250 BHP boilers, air handlers and filters, laboratory fume hoods, refrigeration equipment, and generator systems.
• Perform diagnostics, parts replacement, corrective repairs, preventive maintenance aligned with OEM and EPA schedules, testing and balancing (TAB), and vibration and oil analysis; use CMMS to optimize uptime.
• Work on controls, installation, and distribution, including calibration, sequencing, and troubleshooting of pneumatic and electric/BAS controls.
• Size and install packaged HVAC and window air-conditioning units; size, fabricate, and install sheet metal and ductwork; and test, adjust, and balance systems 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.

What This Job Offers

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