HVAC Maintenance Technician- Diego Garcia, IO

About the role

This position is contingent upon your ability to obtain/maintain/transfer your Secret clearance. As the HVAC Maintenance Technician in Diego Garcia, Serco-NA, in conjunction with the United States Space Force (USSF), you are responsible for tracking all man-made objects in orbit using the Ground-Based Electro-Optical Deep Space Surveillance (GEODSS) System. This mission is crucial for maintaining existing satellites and providing critical information for future satellite launches.

Responsibilities

• Test, inspect, maintain, and repair assigned facilities, equipment, and systems in accordance with Operating Instructions (OIs), Preventive Maintenance Instructions (PMIs), manufacturer's instructions, specifications, drawings, and other applicable documents.
• Perform corrosion control and treatment functions as applicable to all assigned systems and equipment.
• Assure environmental pollution control and Hazardous Material (HAZMAT) directives and procedures are followed.
• Support the operation and maintenance of mission equipment and perform other duties such as logistics and transportation functions, general housekeeping, and roads and grounds maintenance.
• Respond to emergency conditions within two hours and eliminate condition within 24 hours.
• Maintain HVAC systems.
• Provide engineering services, technical support, and design reviews.
• Manage the fire protection program.
• Provide safe ingress and egress on sidewalks and steps to the GEODSS building exits.
• Identify all snow removal and ice control requirements in writing.
• Maintain all areas in a clean, orderly, and sanitary condition; remove refuse from the GEODSS facilities and place in dumpsters provided by the Host Installation.
• Maintain keys and coordinate any key related requirements or issues with the Host.
• Maintain Non-ILS-S inventory items, shop stock, operating stock, and ESD items.
• Maintain equipment accounts and supply point accountability at 100%.
• Act as primary DIFM Monitor, Bench Stock Monitor, Equipment Custodian, Supply Point Monitor, Shelf-life Monitor, Precious Metals Recovery Program Monitor, Activity Supply Limited Inspector, Environmental Compliance Contact, and Records Custodian.
• Coordinate with Host Base(s) to assure adequate stocks are maintained.
• Coordinate and perform packing, crating, shipment of Government property, material pickup, and delivery.
• Provide, as required, local purchase support.

Requirements

• The ability to obtain/maintain an Active DoD Secret Security clearance.
• A High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• 3 years related experience in the operation, maintenance and repair of electrical systems, refrigeration, ventilation, and air conditioning systems.
• If performing the duties of the heating/plumbing mechanic, must have 3 years experience in the operation, maintenance, and repair of heating and plumbing systems.
• Completion of an accredited electrician trade school in air conditioning and refrigeration.
• Completion of accredited trade school in heating/plumbing mechanic.
• Must be able to work shift duty due to 24/7 operations environment.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 30 pounds.

Qualifications

• Top Secret preferred.
• Course in control circuits and protective devices desirable.
• Journeyman or Master Plumber license from any U.S. State, or completion of local journeyman plumber program.
• HVAC: EPA Universal HVAC certification.
• Backflow prevention: Certificated initial and refresher training from any state/local or Air Force approved certificated Backflow Prevention training program.

Skills

• Ability to operate and maintain complex HVAC systems.
• Knowledge of electrical systems and refrigeration.
• Experience with corrosion control and HAZMAT procedures.
• Strong organizational and documentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries.
• Retention Bonus.
• Paid Time-Off.
• Free Internet.
• Meal allowances.
• Competitive salaries.
• Many more.