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.
Responsibilities
- Operate and maintain three (3), one-meter telescopes equipped with highly sensitive digital cameras.
- Respond to Government tasking to obtain metric observations of specific objects daily.
- 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.
- Assist with oversight and monitoring of facility upgrades.
- Perform duties as the primary Environmental Compliance Contact (ECC).
- 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.
- Manage the receipt, storage, inspection, and distribution of HAZMAT brought onto the Det.
- Maintain MSDS and list of HAZMAT.
- 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.
- Cook up to 30 pounds.
Requirements
- 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
To be successful in this role, you will have the ability to obtain/maintain an Active DoD Secret Security clearance. You will need to demonstrate the following skills:
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Benefits – Comprehensible benefits for full-time employees (part-time employees receive a limited package tailored to their role): Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Roads and grounds maintenance
Flexible work arrangements where permitted by role or contract
401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds
Tuition reimbursement program
Life insurance and disability coverage
Optional coverages that can be purchased, including pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
Employee Assistance Plan