HVAC Mechanic

Why Work at SDAC?
SDAC offers a union HVAC Mechanic position with competitive pay, strong union benefits, and long-term stability supporting a U.S. Government facility. Founded in 1985, SDAC is an award-winning contractor known for quality work, safety, and investing in skilled trades professionals.

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.

Summary:

The HVAC Mechanic provides HVAC preventative maintenance, diagnosis, and repairs using accepted industry-standard methods and following manufacturers' and/or Federal Government guidelines for facility HVAC equipment. The HVAC Mechanic responds to assigned requests in a safe, efficient, clean, and professional manner.

Duties:

• Monitors, troubleshoots, and repairs/replaces HVAC equipment, systems, and BAS controls.
• Completes and BAS checks as required.
• Installs HVAC equipment parts and systems.
• Performs preventative maintenance to commercial HVAC equipment, including, but not limited to, chillers, heat pumps, split systems, rooftop units, air handling units, pumps, cooling towers, VAV systems, etc.
• Performs work safely and reports any observed safety and security problems to the Project Manager/Site Supervisor.
• Maintains a professional, courteous manner with all customers, tenants, vendors, contractors, and fellow employees always.
• Maintains accurate lists, security, and stocking levels of HVAC service tools and consumable supplies.
• May respond to after-hours emergency calls
• Performs any reasonable assignment or request related to the building operations as directed by the Operations Director, Project/Site Manager, or Lead Engineer.

Job Requirements:

• Minimum of five (5) years' experience working on HVAC systems and associated equipment.
• Extensive technical knowledge of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning maintenance and repairs.
• Ability to diagnose refrigeration systems, air distribution systems and equipment controls.
• State/area-specific HVAC licensing may be required.
• Universal CFC Certification
• North American Technician Excellence (N.A.T.E.), Core Service plus Air Distribution Services Specialist, or any service Knowledge Areas of Technician Expertise (K.A.T.E.) Specialty listed under the service category.
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Communicate effectively in English in speaking and writing
• Advanced HVAC training and manufacturer training
• Able to work Monday-Friday with occasional overtime during afternoons, evenings and weekends as needed for emergencies
• Must be able to respond to after-hours emergency calls
• U.S. Citizen or approved registered alien
• Ability to pass drug screening and Federal Government criminal background check
• HVAC Excellence Professional: Light Commercial Air Conditioning, Gas Heat, and Green Awareness Certification (preferred)
• UA Star HVAC Mastery Certification (preferred)

Working Conditions

The HVAC Technician is subject to potentially hazardous working conditions, including but not limited to: hot and/or cold weather, noisy environments, proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current, working on scaffolding or ladders and/or high places, exposure to high heat, and exposure to chemicals.

Physical Requirements (with or without reasonable accommodation):

• Good physical condition with the ability to lift 75 lbs
• Good fine motor coordination
• Ability to withstand exposure to dust, fumes, heights, and confined spaces
• Ability to bend, stoop, stand and reach to accomplish tasks.
• Ability to walk long distances from one work site to another.