GENERAL JOB SUMMARY:

This part-time position is responsible for maintaining the facility in proper working order to ensure a safe work environment for employees and providing on call emergency maintenance services, either as the primary contact or as a backup, as needed.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Responds to requests for maintenance and service from building occupants to include emergencies, maintenance problems, requested installations, modifications, repairs and adjustments, and other similar tasks.
• Must be able to install duct(s) variable air volume control on air terminal(s) and set it up to fully function – including proper mounting and wiring of hardware, interfacing with controller, and setting of controller attributes using set up software.
• Perform a test and balance on air terminals to ensure distribution of the specified air flow.
• Observes appropriate operational, safety and study requirements by reading, understanding, and following Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and contract protocols.
• Member of facility emergency response team.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned or directed by Division management and supervision.

Other Job Functions

• Installs and maintains laboratory equipment and company vehicles as necessary.
• Maintains and performs repairs, modifications, replacement and installations of automatic temperature control, controllers, relays, variable drives, variable inlet valves, valve and damper actuators, pneumatic and electronic control systems, boiler fire control systems, and other similar type equipment.
• Operates, adjusts, installs, and maintains computerized energy management and control systems for electronic, direct digital and pneumatic control systems for HVAC equipment, chillers, boilers, and other similar type equipment.
• Operates, adjusts, calibrates, and maintains automatic temperature, controls, controllers, variable speed motor drives, variable inlet vanes, valve and damper actuators, pneumatic and electronic control systems, boiler fire control systems and other similar type equipment.
• Maintains and performs repairs, modifications, replacements and installations of HVAC equipment to include steam, gas, electrical and hot water heating systems, terminal reheat and VAV boxes, air handling units, ducts, chilled water systems, pumps, fan units, radiation and convection unit, valves, lamps, cooling tower, damper and valve actuators, T-stats, pneumatic systems, coils, DX units, hot water and steam converters, condensate systems and other similar type equipment.
• Maintains and performs repairs on drinking water coolers.
• Measures, calculates, balances, and adjusts CFM reading for air handling systems.
• Performs routine and preventive maintenance on steam, gas, electric and hot water heating systems, VAB boxes, pumps packages air conditioning units, DX Units, reheat units, air handling units, boilers, cooling towers, chillers, hot water converters, control valves and dampers, air compressors, room T-stats, air ducts, condenser and evaporator coils, ice machines, freezers, coolers, and other similar type equipment.
• Utilizes CFCs and HCFs refrigerant recovery/recycling equipment, maintains, records, and performs service and maintenance repairs in accordance with current EPA regulations.
• Reads, understands, and interprets blueprints, drawings, floor plans, schedules and manufacturers operating an/or maintenance specifications as they relate to electrical, mechanical, plumbing, HVAC and special equipment, building structures and finishes.
• Maintains and performs repairs, modifications, replacements, and installations on a wide variety of light and heavy-duty heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration equipment for both existing facilities and those under renovation.
• Performs routine and preventive maintenance to include operating, cleaning, inspecting, and troubleshooting, adjusting tightening, replacing, lubricating, reporting problems, and other similar tasks on a wide variety of light and heavy-duty heating ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration equipment.
• May be called upon to assist other maintenance personnel in the completion of their work to include Electricians, Plumbers, Maintenance Technicians, Sheet Metal Workers, and others.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Minimum Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent, and an approved accredited post-secondary vocational or technical school diploma required.
• Five (5) years’ experience in commercial or industrial HVAC or refrigeration equipment maintenance within similar facilities.
• Driver’s license, valid in the State of Alabama.
• An EPA approved “Universal” type CFC certification.

Preferred Requirements

• Fume hood experience
• Certification of competencies or multiple years’ experience in the following: Electrical, HVAC, Plumbing and other building trades.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Works well individually or in a team setting.
• Ability to work under pressure and time constraints.
• Excellent problem-solving skills

WORK ENVIROMENT / PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Work Environment & Conditions

Ability to wear appropriate PPE for laboratory work environments and building maintenance spaces.

Physical Demands

Posses the necessary physical requirement, with or without the aid of mechanical devices, to safely perform the duties and responsibilities of his position to include:

• Sitting or standing for long periods of time
• Bending and stooping
• Extended computer use
• Ability to climb ladders and stairs in performing work.
• Lifting and carrying a minimum of fifty (fifty) pounds.
• Working in confined spaces
• Working within extreme temperature ranges

What We Can Offer You
Rest and Relaxation - Generous vacation to start plus company paid holidays.
Comprehensive Health Benefits –Medical (BCBS & Cigna), Dental, Vision, Health Savings Accounts, and Wellness
Prepare for the Future - 401(k) with generous company match
Professional Development - Tuition assistance program, Employee recognition program, and Leadership development program
Employee Resource Groups - Local and Enterprise employee-led volunteer groups to create community, awareness, impact, and to support a culture where everyone belongs.

Relocation: - This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

A Piece of the Company:

Kratos offers an Employee Stock Purchase Program with 15% discount and look back feature.
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