We're seeking an HVAC Mechanic I to perform routine maintenance and repair functions at the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency)site at the Research Triangle Park (RTP) campus in Durham, NC.
The (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning) HVAC Mechanic I installs, services, and repairs environmental-control systems, utilizing knowledge of refrigeration theory, pipefitting, and structural layout in the state-of-the-art 1.3 million sq. ft. EPA site campus. This is a Union position.
WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT
- This is not a residential or commercial position - rather a single-site maintenance opportunity.
- No customers or sales/upselling, and no vendor/client payments to chase down.
- Bye-bye, windshield time! No routes or multi-site visits, driving all over town.
- Take your house back - no company truck to take up space and no inventory in your garage.
- The financial security of a competitive flat hourly pay rate ( $34.65 ), year-round.
- A good night's rest. It is rare to have an on-call/emergency call dispatch.
- A consistent schedule for work-life balance: Monday - Friday from 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
- Work from a single state-of-the-art facility at the EPA RTP campus. Be a part of something bigger! The 1.3 million sq. ft. campus is home to offices and laboratories, a childcare center, The National Computer Center, and conference spaces. Surrounding the buildings are 10 acres of beautiful outdoor open space, including woods, meadows, marshes, and Discovery Lake. And only 8 miles from the airport!
WHAT WE DO ALL DAY
- Mounts compressors and condenser units on platforms or floors, using hand tools, following blueprints or engineering specifications.
- Fabricates, assembles, and installs ductwork and chassis parts, using portable metalworking tools and welding equipment.
- Installs evaporator units in chassis or in air-duct systems using hand tools.
- Cuts and bends tubing to correct length and shape, using cutting and bending equipment and tools. Cuts and threads pipe, using machine-threading or hand-threading equipment. Joins tubing or pipes to various refrigerating units by means of sleeves, couplings, or unions, and solders joints, using torch, forming complete circuit for refrigerant. Installs expansion and discharge valves in circuit.
- Connects motors, compressors, temperature controls, humidity controls, and circulating ventilation fans to control panels and connects control panels to power source.
- Installs air and water filters in completed installation.
- Injects small amount of refrigerant into compressor to test systems and adds Freon gas to build up prescribed operating pressure.
- Observes pressure and vacuum gauges and adjust controls to ensure proper operation.
- Tests joints and connections for gas leaks, using gauges or soap-and-water solution.
- Wraps pipes in installation batting and secures them in place with cement or wire bands as applicable to minor repairs.
- Replaces defective breaker controls, thermostats, switches, fuses, and electrical wiring to repair installed units.
- Performs heating and cooling water treatment checking for target pH and chemical concentration levels as determined by a heating and cooling water chemist and adjusts treatment chemical level as required.
WHAT WE CAN'T DO WITHOUT
- 1+ years’ experience in installation, programming, and troubleshooting of Building Automation Control Systems (BAS) / HVAC Installation and Repair
- Possess and maintain a valid North Carolina Driver’s License
WHAT WE BRING
- Union benefits
- Free PPE/Uniform (Personal Protective Equipment)
- Work boot reimbursement program
- Tool reimbursement program
- Opportunities to learn new skills and advance in your career
- Teamwork - join a career family! (no isolated work)
- Safety-focused environment
- A diverse and inclusive talent group to work with
*The selected candidate must pass a pre-employment federal background screen, government site fingerprinting, motor vehicle background check, and drug test to be eligible for hire.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $33.64 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Year round work
License/Certification:
- NC state Driver's License (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Raleigh-Durham, NC (Required)
Work Location: In person