Master HVAC Technician

The Alaka`ina Foundation Family of Companies (FOCs) is looking for a Master HVAC Technician to provide technical support to our government customer located in Ft. Detrick, Maryland

One-time Sign-On bonus available

DESCRIPTION OF RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Technician shall maintain technical competency of mechanical equipment, engineering principles, Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC), plumbing and heating systems.
• Receive assignment with a minimum of accompanying instructions concerning the work methods to be used. May work directly with engineer, research or testing personnel while maintaining planning and modifying a system to meet specific conditions.
• Test, repair, modify, calculate, operate, maintain, overhaul and calibrate small to large industrial air conditioning units, small to large refrigeration coolers and freezers, chiller systems, small to industrial humification and dehumidification systems, air cleaners, heat pumps, clean room systems, small to industrial ventilation and exhaust systems, pneumatic systems, propane, steam and electrical heating systems.
• Troubleshoot, install, test, repair, modify, relocate, maintain, and calibrate refrigeration equipment, air conditioning equipment, pneumatics controls, DDC controls, VAV's systems during malfunctions and for daily operations.
• Troubleshoot, maintain, build graphics, upgrade controllers, program, upload / download and calibrate DDC controls to include JCI Metasys, Honeywell Tritium and Schneider Electric Continuum systems in a laboratory interment.
• Maintain, verify and correct issues on equipment to include freezers, refrigerators, walk-ins, pressure, temperature, humidity and light sensors.
• Interpret diagrams, drawings, technical manuals, and other instructions for air conditioning equipment, building plans, blueprints, wiring diagrams, and engineering drawings and use trade formulas.
• Maintain and troubleshoot a variety of complex electrical systems and equipment such as series, parallel, and compound circuits for single and multiple phase alternating current of varying voltage, amperage, and frequency.
• Use tools and equipment to include sliding squares, measuring tapes, grinders, power tools, cutters, pipe wrenches, volt, amp, ohm meters, thermometers, torches, computers, manometers, airflow measuring equipment, vacuum pumps and various hand tools.
• Utilize air balance principles and equipment to rebalance VAV's, Phoenix valves, dampers, and fan coil units for office, animal rooms and laboratories throughout the facility as required.
• Performs work in bio-containment suites (BSL-3 and BSL-4) in the presence of highly hazardous infectious agents and toxins and is required to participate in Bio-surety Personnel Reliability System and Formaldehyde Program.
• Assures that work assignments, procedures, sequence, methods, and deadlines are completed on time.
• Responsible for independently planning and carrying out the assignment based on an understanding of the purpose and use of the end item.
• May be required to work on second or third shift with little notice and will serve as an on-call technician for one-week periods during regular shop rotations.
• Mechanic must be able to be contacted and respond to emergency for after hour calls during the on-call periods within one hour.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

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The Alaka`ina Foundation Family of Companies (FOCs) is a fast-growing government service provider. Employees enjoy competitive salaries and benefits. We are an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer of individuals with disabilities and veterans.

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