HVAC Mechanic (UN)

KING AND GEORGE LLC • Full-time • Fort Gordon, Georgia, United States • $44,925 - $75,332 / year • 4m ago

Job Title: HVAC Mechanic

Department: Facility Maintenance & Maintenance

Job Summary:

Maintain, repair, install and operate boilers, refrigeration equipment, generators, air conditioning facilities and all appurtenant equipment driven by steam, air, diesel, gas, water, or any other power-developing energy. This position also patrols, inspects and maintains all mechanical equipment to the end that the most economical and efficient results may be obtained. This position requires HVAC certification.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None

Duties/Responsibilities:

Mounts compressor and condenser units on platform or floor, using hand tools, following blueprints or engineering specifications.
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 Sites predictive maintenance program so previous experience is highly desirable
Tasks ranging from the 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 Sites predictive maintenance program
Performs other duties and shift coverage, as required

Required Skills/Abilities:

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) certification to purchase and handle ozone depleting chemicals as outlined in federal and state regulations.
Ability to read blueprints, sketches, and specifications pertaining to air conditioning and refrigeration systems; to follow oral instructions; to use shop mathematics; to lay out work
Requires broad trade knowledge of mechanical principals 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 to 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

Physical Requirements:

Prolonged period of standing, bending, reaching, and working with hands

Occasional periods of prolonged exposure to load noises
Ability to lift up to 75 pounds at times
Ability to stand, walk, reach with arms and hands as necessary
Ability to hear and see to position and safety requirement levels
Occasional exposure to elements such as heat, cold, noise, dust, dirt, and chemicals

Special Qualifications/Requirements:

Must be able to successfully pass as required a federal, state, or local government's background investigation
North American Technician Excellence (NATE) certification for heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration (HVACR)
One of the following: HVAC Excellence Professional Level Certification or UA Star HVAC Mastery Certification or Union Local Journeymen Certification
Steam boiler knowledge is a must for this position.

Disclaimer:

The duties and responsibilities described are not a comprehensive list, and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time, or the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands.

Special Qualifications/Requirements:

Must be able to successfully pass, as required, a federal, state, or local government's background investigation

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.

The contractor will not discharge or, in any other manner, discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Job Description last Updated: 09/03/2025