HVAC / AC Mechanic

About the role

SJS Executives is seeking experienced HVAC/AC Mechanics for an upcoming contract in Montgomery and Tuskegee, Alabama supporting ongoing maintenance operations at two federal medical facilities. SJS is a Service‑Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) with 250 employees coast‑to‑coast and a headquarters in Virginia Beach, Virginia; it specializes in professional services to support federal and military organizations.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance on HVAC systems, including changing filters, cleaning coils, lubricating components, and verifying proper system operation.
• Inspect HVAC equipment to identify wear, inefficiencies, and potential mechanical or electrical issues.
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair HVAC system malfunctions.
• Repair or replace HVAC components including motors, compressors, thermostats, belts, bearings, and related equipment.
• Monitor, adjust, and maintain central air‑conditioning systems to ensure reliable temperature, humidity, and ventilation control.
• Maintain indoor air quality by ensuring proper operation of ventilation and air‑distribution systems.
• Respond to service calls and perform corrective maintenance on HVAC equipment as needed.
• Coordinate with facilities maintenance personnel and other departments to support continuous building operations.
• Maintain a safe work environment while following all federal safety regulations and facility procedures.

Qualifications

• Valid Real ID (required by federal regulations).
• Minimum of 3 years of commercial, institutional, industrial, or healthcare HVAC maintenance and repair experience.
• Experience performing preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on HVAC systems and associated equipment.
• Experience repairing and replacing motors, compressors, thermostats, and other HVAC components.
• Knowledge of air conditioning, ventilation, heating, humidity control, and indoor air quality systems.
• Ability to inspect HVAC equipment and identify mechanical and electrical deficiencies.
• Ability to read and interpret HVAC drawings, schematics, and technical manuals.
• Physical ability to lift up to 50 lb frequently and 75 lb occasionally; work on ladders, at elevated heights, and in confined spaces.
• Capability to work in hot environments and around moving machinery, chemicals, refrigerants, oils, and other occupational hazards.
• Ability to stand, bend, kneel, and perform physically demanding work for extended periods.
• Willingness to wear an OSHA‑approved respirator when required and successfully complete fit testing.
• Requirement to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE), including steel‑toe boots, eye protection, hearing protection, and approved face protection.
• OSHA 30‑Hour Construction certification preferred.
• Ability to comply with all applicable federal safety regulations and workplace policies.
• Successful completion of a drug test and a thorough background check for access onto a military installation (background check extends past 7 years per federal law and DOJ guidelines).

Pay

The position pays $25.32 per hour plus an additional $5.42 per hour for Health and Welfare, totaling $30.74 per hour. Compensation may vary based on experience, education, skills, budget constraints, and internal equity considerations.

Benefits

• 11 paid federal holidays per year.
• 56 hours of annual accrued sick leave (equivalent to 7 paid days off).