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HVAC Mechanic I

CBRE Government & Defense Services
Annapolis, MD Full Time
POSTED ON 6/9/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/7/2026
Job Summary

Installs, maintains, services and repairs environmental control systems, utilizing knowledge of refrigeration theory, pipefitting and structural layout. This position requires HVAC certification. This position is located at the United States Naval Academy. Our mission is to provide highly responsive and quality facility support to the midshipmen, staff, faculty and sailors located in Annapolis at USNA and Naval Support Annapolis. We offer 11 paid holidays, generous PTO that accrues from day 1 and flexible benefit plans tailored to your needs.

Primary Job Functions

  • Installation, service, troubleshooting and repairs including but not limited to; chillers, air handling units, controls, package units, split systems, exhaust fans, refrigerators, freezers, hot/chilled water pumps. Involvement in Site’s predictive maintenance program so previous experience is highly desirable.
  • Tasks ranging from operation of systems to the examination and evaluation of equipment to determine needed repairs
  • Installs refrigeration and air conditioning systems by positioning compressors, motors, condensers, humidifiers, evaporators, heaters and other components in accordance with design specifications.
  • Charges refrigeration systems with refrigerant gas tests for leaks.
  • Starts unit and adjusts it for proper cut-in and cut-out of refrigeration units, humidifiers, heaters, air cleaners, and circulating pumps.
  • Adjust systems for optimal performance.
  • Maintains refrigeration and air conditioning systems by checking performance and determining problems. Repairs, adjusts, or replaces defective elements.
  • Installs, maintains and repairs the electrical and pneumatic systems associated with refrigeration and air conditioning equipment from the safety switch throughout the equipment.
  • Installs, maintains, repairs, operates all types centrifugal and reciprocating refrigeration/air-conditioning systems; also, all types of pneumatic/electro-mechanical temperature controls.
  • Performs necessary plumbing procedures to ensure operation of systems and equipment
  • Performs preventive maintenance.
  • Involvement in Site’s predictive maintenance program.
  • Perform other duties and shift coverage, as required

Education, Experience And Certification

  • Required: High School Diploma
  • Required: 4 years of experience performing the specific craft function
  • Required: MD State HVAC Master License
  • Required: EPA per CFR part 82f (Universal required for servicing and recovery of refrigerants)
  • Required: Recognized Trade School Certification

Working Conditions

  • Must be able to lift 50 lbs., squat, bend, stoop and kneel for short periods, climb a ladder, stand for long periods of time, constant arm extensions.
  • Occasional exposure to elements such as heat, cold, noise, dust, dirt, chemicals, but none to the point of being disagreeable. May involve minor safety hazards where likely result would be cuts, bruises, etc.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

  • Requires broad trade knowledge of mechanical principles on standard shop methods of the Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic Trade.
  • Experience and/or certification in one or more predictive maintenance technologies (vibration analysis, infrared, ultrasound, etc.).
  • High level of computer aptitude and knowledge of MS Office applications (Word, Excel, etc.).
  • Ability to interpret and develop technical reports.
  • Able to operate testing equipment for the systems; to use all tools and equipment necessary for this trade; to follow standard methods and procedures for the most part, but on occasion to have the ability and knowledge to perform the unusual and difficult operations.
  • Must be able to pass a local background check and have the ability to obtain and maintain NAC/LAC clearance after hire.

Disclaimer

CBRE Government and Defense is thrilled at the opportunity for you to apply to one of our roles. The rate for this position is $46.25. This position may also be eligible for a wide range of benefits based on applicable bargaining unit agreements.

This description is not intended to be an “all inclusive” list of the accountabilities of the job described. Rather, it describes the general nature of the job. In addition, some aspects of this job may change over time, according to business needs, and these changes may not be recorded immediately. The requirements stated represent the minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities to qualify and satisfactorily perform this job.

THIS DOCUMENT SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS CREATING A CONTRACT OF EMPLOYMENT BETWEEN CBRE GOVERNMENT & DEFENSE SERVICES AND ANY OF ITS EMPLOYEES OR OTHERWISE ALTERING AN EMPLOYEE’S AT WILL EMPLOYMENT RELATIONSHIP WITH CBRE GOVERNMENT & DEFENSE SERVICES.

Salary : $46

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