HVAC Mechanic: 1135

SDAC is currently seeking an experienced Full-time HVAC Mechanic to join our award-winning team. An active Massachusetts refrigeration license is REQUIRED. We offer $52.00 per hour, attractive Union benefits, a Monday-Friday schedule, and up to $450 per month in parking expense reimbursement.

Founded in 1985, SDAC provides a total, integrated solution for cost-effective facility maintenance solutions to meet government needs. SDAC employees comprise a diverse, experienced group of engineers, construction professionals, project managers and specialized support staff. Team SDAC’s capabilities and experience are unmatched.

HVAC Technician Job Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair HVAC equipment including refrigeration and air conditioning compressors, receivers, condensers, chillers, water cooling towers, forced air converter units, pumps, automatic and hand valves, expansion valves and capillary tubes.
• Conduct regular preventive maintenance inspections of refrigeration units, isolated heating and ventilating units, including boilers, gas and electrically operated air conditioning equipment and evaporative coolers.
• Repair or replace defective parts in units and equipment and their controls, including thermostats, automatic switches, fan controls, log switches, damper motors, louvers, relays, filters, controls, belts, compressors, heat exchangers, high limit controls, pressure controls, safety valves, and automatic gas valves.
• Operate a variety of hand and power tools, welder torch, vacuum pump, test equipment utilized in the trade and a motor vehicle; maintain equipment in effective and safe working condition; maintain parts and tool inventory.
• Repair and rebuild semi-hermetic reciprocating compressors and compressors for centrifugal refrigeration machines.
• Perform skilled electrical maintenance work in the repair, installation and alteration of HVAC equipment, components, timers, motors and wiring systems as needed; connect motors to control panels.
• Test and examine boiler operations, observing meter and pressure gauges; conduct boiler water quality test and treatment; adjust boiler burner combustion.
• Lubricate and pack heating, ventilation, refrigeration, and air-conditioning motors, pumps, fans, and other equipment.
• Install and calibrate systems; install copper tubing and repair pipes and tubing as necessary; test joints and insulate pipes of refrigeration and air conditioning systems; flush boilers, descale tubing; rebuild pressure and temperature safety valves and water pumps.
• Install, rebuild, replace or repair fans, motors, thermostats, fuses, filters, bearings, valves, controls, gaskets and other equipment as necessary.
• Maintain related records concerning time, labor and materials; maintain log of tasks performed and write reports as required.
• Additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.
• Be available to respond to emergency calls occasionally.
  
  

HVAC Technician Requirements

• Five years (minimum) experience in the commercial/government HVAC trade
• Related federal contracts experience working in large office building (preferred)
• Follow oral and written instructions
• Able to work Monday-Friday with occasional overtime during afternoons, evenings and weekends as needed for emergencies
• U.S. Citizen or approved registered alien
• Ability to pass drug screening and Federal Government criminal background check
• Active jurisdictional HVAC/Refrigeration license required.
• N.A.T.E certification (or equivalent) preferred.
  
  

Physical Requirements (with Or Without Reasonable Accommodation)

The HVAC Technician is subject to hazards. Includes a variety of physical conditions, such as hot and/or cold weather conditions, proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, exposure to high heat or exposure to chemicals. Also, bending, stooping and occasional light lifting to accomplish tasks. Walking particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another.

Pay: $52.00 per hour plus excellent Union benefits

• SDAC is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.