HVAC Mechanic

Stampede Ventures provides a diverse portfolio of full-service construction, renovation, and civil work to meet the needs of Government and private sector customers. We leverage our experience to provide the best possible pricing and high-quality service on all projects we perform. Our senior management team has more than 100 years of facility maintenance, repair, renovation, and construction experience, primarily serving the U.S. Government.

Responsibilities

• Travel daily to perform needed preventive maintenance on HVAC and other equipment as needed.
• Complete PM checklists and close out the work order in Maximo. Upload documents and photos as needed to document work performed.
• Perform minor repairs on building equipment as needed during visits (e.g., faucets, flushometers, change light bulbs).
• Work with subcontractors for services we do not have the capability to offer.
• Maintain excellent customer relations during job performance, interacting with all levels of management.
• Carry out repair, maintenance, or installation of equipment for the generation, utilization, or distribution of commercial systems.
• Perform inspection, maintenance, adjustment, and repair of equipment to ensure constant and reliable indoor air comfort, as well as laboratory or critical environments.
• Handle and repair test equipment, complex centrifugal chillers, direct expansion and chilled water-based cooling systems, large air handlers, electronic and pneumatic direct digital control systems, and air distribution systems.
• Operate, procure, introduce, and recover HFC, HCFC, and CFC refrigerants.
• Perform repairs and maintenance of reach-in, walk-in, stand-alone ice machines, central plan chillers, pumps, free-standing A/C units, refrigerators, rooftop cooling units, and guest room A/C units.
• Maintain inventory of parts and supplies for air conditioning and refrigeration equipment.
• Design an effective preventive maintenance program to ensure maintenance of equipment is scheduled and carried out regularly.
• Carry out chemical tests on cooling towers and chilled water loops as required.
• Ensure proper air circulation on the air handler by balancing airflow.
• Assess vendor specifications and proposals and give recommendations to the customer; supervise material purchase following customer’s ordering procedures.
• Perform low voltage wiring; handle BAS system Direct Digital Controllers (DDC).
• Diagnose and effect mechanical, plumbing, and electrical repairs to HVAC equipment.
• Carry out regular periodic plumbing and maintenance tasks as needed.

Requirements

• High school education or GED equivalent.
• 5-10 years of experience maintaining and repairing HVAC equipment.
• Must be able to pass an extensive background check.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and transportation.
• Must own the basic tools needed to perform maintenance on the equipment.
• Must be able to pass drug screening.
• EPA 608 Certification for refrigerant (Type 1 and Type 2).
• Knowledge of multiple types of HVAC systems (Mini-splits, Rooftop Units, Chillers-Air Cooled, etc.).
• Good mechanical/electrical/plumbing skills as related to HVAC equipment.
• Ability to lift and carry weights up to 75 lbs.
• Ability to work with little supervision.
• Ability to travel daily within the designated area (company has locations in 3 states with multiple sites).
• Knowledge of organizational procedures and workflows.
• Basic knowledge of relevant technologies or tools (e.g., Microsoft 365, communication platforms, or industry-standard software).
• Knowledge of customer service practices.
• Knowledge of data privacy and confidentiality principles.

Skills

• Communication skills (written and verbal).
• Time management and prioritization.
• Problem-solving and critical thinking.
• Interpersonal and teamwork skills.
• Attention to detail.

Preferred Qualifications

• 10-15 years of experience maintaining and repairing HVAC equipment.
• Experience with maintaining multiple locations.
• EPA 608 Certification for refrigerant (Universal).
• Controls knowledge.

Pay

$25.00 - $45.00 per hour.

Physical Requirements

• Employees must always maintain a constant state of mental alertness.
• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Technicians may be required to walk, stand, or sit for extended periods as needed.
• Travel to and from work sites is accomplished via company-owned vehicle (van/truck).
• Work at customer locations includes the need to bring tools to and from the work vehicle to multi-floored buildings.

Work Environment

• Employees must always maintain a constant state of situational awareness.
• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Technicians will report to the Project Manager daily for assignments unless scheduled for deployment to a job site.