HVAC Technician I

Amentum is seeking a skilled industrial HVAC/R Technician to join our Facility Operations & Maintenance team in Ladson, SC.

About the role

The HVAC/R Technician utilizes strong mechanical and electrical skills to provide an advanced level of expertise in responding to work orders, troubleshooting, and performing preventive maintenance and repairs on HVAC and refrigeration-related equipment in an industrial environment. Provides instruction and assistance to other technicians as needed.

Responsibilities

• Performs preventative and corrective maintenance to a wide variety of facility and process-related equipment.
• Diagnoses, troubleshoots, maintains, and repairs heating and ventilation equipment, rooftop AHUs, split systems, pumps, fans, chillers, freezers, coolers and refrigerators, dryers, compressors, and other mechanical equipment as necessary.
• Utilizes the building automation system to track building conditions and the operation of facilities equipment.
• Uses Automated Building Controls training to respond and provide service/feedback to the customer on all work orders, hot and cold calls while ensuring compliance with codes, regulations, and industry standards.
• Performs preventive maintenance on HVAC control and operating systems as scheduled in the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
• Recommends measures to improve maintenance methods and equipment performance.
• Safely performs functions of the position including following proper safety guidelines such as job hazard analysis and lockout/tagout procedures and wearing PPE as required.
• Works safely with 3-phase power up to and including 480V.
• Troubleshoots and diagnoses electrical circuits ranging from 24VAC/DC and up including lighting and load centers.
• Operates various measuring, diagnostic, and testing instruments to help provide energy efficiency solutions.
• Operates a variety of equipment such as hand tools, laptop computers, and diagnostic hardware to perform work.
• Maintains a strict schedule to be successful in the assignment yet demonstrates flexibility in day-to-day activities and scheduling for the benefit of the customer.
• Performs general maintenance of equipment as required.
• Other duties as assigned by Manager or Supervisor.

Requirements

• High school diploma or demonstrated equivalent.
• 0-3 years of experience as an HVAC maintenance technician in an industrial environment or demonstrated equivalent combination of education and experience.
• EPA Universal certification.
• Ability to work in an aerial lift or scissor lift at heights up to 30 feet or higher.
• Must be able to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.
• Must pass a pre-employment substance abuse test.
• May require a valid Driver’s License.
• Will require the ability to obtain a security access badge at our client’s location.
• May require overtime, various shifts, weekends, holidays, and alternative work schedules.

Physical Requirements

• Regularly lift up to 50 lbs.
• Regularly climb extension ladders, roof ladders, stepladders, and stairs at least 10 times during shift.
• Flexibility to bend/stoop, squat repetitively during shift.
• Regularly kneel repetitively for shift.
• Ability to move in a 90-degree fashion on a repetitive basis for shift.
• Ability to stretch/reach on a repetitive basis for shift.
• Walk extensively throughout the facility during shift.
• Use of a Company/Client approved utility knife.
• Ability to differentiate colors pertaining to wire color-coding.
• Some tasks will require repetitive wrist movement.
• Ability to interact with all clients in a professional and friendly manner despite periods of stress.

Special Requirements

• Wear steel toe safety shoes with metatarsal guards, safety glasses, gloves, hard hats, and other Personal Protective Equipment as needed.
• Cope with demands (stressors) associated with the job and/or the work environment to maintain acceptable levels of performance and overall contribution.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or technical school diploma in industrial electrical, industrial mechanical, HVAC, or a related skilled trade.
• Experience working with electrical voltage up to 480V 3 phase.
• Experience troubleshooting and repairing Variable Frequency Drives.
• Experience repairing and installing sheet metal as related to air handling systems.
• Experience performing preventive and corrective maintenance on industrial equipment.
• Experience reading prints and schematics.
• Experience with restaurant-style refrigeration systems.
• Experience with facility maintenance of garage doors, light plumbing, dock locks, electrical, and light carpentry.
• Experience maintaining cooling towers manufactured by Reymsa, Cyrco, and Marley.

Pay

$28–$32 per hour.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching).
• Educational reimbursement.
• Parental leave.
• Employee stock purchase plan.
• Tax-saving options.
• Disability and life insurance.
• Pet insurance.

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O’Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.