AFCAP V Japan BOS: SCS Maintenance/HVAC Technician (Contingent)

KBR•Raleigh, NC

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Under limited supervision, the SCS Maintenance/HVAC Technician inspects, diagnoses, repairs, and performs emergency and preventive maintenance at the Kyogamisaki and Shariki Communications Sites in Japan. Work includes HVAC/R systems and a broad range of facility, equipment, and quality-of-life maintenance, such as freezer and refrigeration units, food service equipment, appliances, fitness equipment, floor coverings, roof systems, painting and finishes, fences and gates, and general facilities. The role also includes maintaining commercial kitchen hood and duct exhaust systems, mechanical locks, base signage, and fire extinguishers, and determining replacement parts as needed. The technician performs installation, operation, maintenance, repair, and disposal of HVAC/R systems; applies HVAC/R troubleshooting fundamentals and environmental regulations concerning fuels, refrigerants, and hazardous materials; and may explain instructions and documentation to plan work. The position also requires keeping records, maintaining tools and equipment, cleanup activities, and following safety procedures and personal protective equipment requirements. Duties include general preventive maintenance, corrosion control, operating and maintaining assigned material-handling, grass-cutting, and snow-removal equipment, participating in the bimonthly MWR schedule, and driving company vehicles for twice-weekly mail runs and shopping requirements at Misawa AB.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship and a high school diploma or equivalent.
A passport book (not a passport card) with at least 13 months of remaining validity and six blank visa/stamp pages.
At least 5 years of experience.
Must currently hold an active DoD Secret Clearance or be able to obtain one before deployment.
EPA Section 608 Universal Refrigerant Handling Certification, or ability to obtain it within 30 days of arrival at the job site.
Knowledge of HVAC/R system principles, controls, and components.
High proficiency in troubleshooting, repair, preventive maintenance, and rewiring of the site's HVAC fleet, particularly the 5-ton Environmental Control Unit built by Alaska Structures Incorporated.
Ability to interpret drawings and schematics.
Ability to perform moderate to heavy lifting.

Responsibilities

Inspect, diagnose, repair, and perform emergency and preventive maintenance on assigned equipment and facilities.
Install, operate, maintain, repair, and dispose of HVAC/R systems.
Maintain and repair refrigeration and freezer units, food service equipment, appliances, fitness equipment, HVAC equipment, and other facility systems.
Perform testing and balancing, corrosion control, floor-covering and roof-system work, painting and finish work, and fence and gate maintenance.
Inspect, clean, and maintain commercial kitchen hood and duct exhaust systems.
Maintain and repair site mechanical locks; repair, maintain, fabricate, and install base signage.
Inspect fire extinguishers and recommend repairs or replacement.
Determine replacement parts as needed and maintain records, tools, and equipment; perform cleanup activities.
Apply environmental regulations relating to fuels, refrigerants, and hazardous materials, and follow safety procedures and PPE requirements.
Act as the Maximo, HAZMAT, and HAZWASTE key person.
Perform preventive maintenance on HVAC units, power-generation equipment, and permanent and temporary structures, including doors, windows, sinks, and toilets.
Perform corrosion control on site structures, including entry control points, force-protection points, fences, gates, and signs.
Maintain and operate assigned material-handling equipment, including Bobcat multipurpose handler and attachments, forklifts, and manlift.
Maintain and operate assigned grass-cutting equipment, including riding and push mowers, Bobcat mower attachment, and weed trimmers.
Maintain and operate assigned snow-removal equipment, including tracked and wheeled snowblowers and Bobcat snowplow and snowblower attachments.
Participate in the bimonthly Morale Welfare and Recreational (MWR) schedule.
Operate and drive company vehicles for mail pickup and delivery runs to Misawa AB APO on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Complete shopping requirements at the Misawa AB commissary and exchange for the site-operated kiosk.