HVAC Technician

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SUMMARY

 Global Precision Systems, LLC (GPS), a subsidiary of Bering Straits Native Corporation, is currently seeking a qualified HVAC Technician for the El Centro, CA area. This is a position for a HVAC technician with some Refrigeration experience preferred and who will be responsible for executing Preventive and Corrective Maintenance repairs on HVAC Systems and Refrigeration equipment. HVAC Technician will also help manage the maintenance Processes of the equipment, including but not limited to filling out all paperwork, reporting any problems that you may find to be scheduled in, to be repaired or needs to be repaired right away with a list of parts needed.

$31.17 per hour

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• The Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanic installs new or required components and performs complex modifications of systems and components in accordance with applicable electronic publications and directives and will maintain and repair specialized laboratory equipment such as fume hoods, de-ionized water systems, bio-clean systems, vacuum systems, cascade refrigeration systems, and laboratory sinks.
• Performs complex repair of systems components such as compressors, condensers, heat pump regulators, fluid and refrigerant gas line valves, meters, gauges, thermostats, pumps, mechanical linkage, and electrical sensing, switching, and controlling devices including pneumatic controls, variable speed drives, digital controlled devices, electronic, hydraulic heating, cooling, and economizer systems.
• Manages the maintenance processes of the equipment, including corrective, preventative, routine, emergency, and cosmetic maintenance, and evaluates equipment information to ensure conformity to industry standards.
• Services commercial kitchen equipment, maintains and repairs Building Automation System (BAS), Energy Management System (EMS), and Direct Digital Controls (DOC) Control System
• Maintains, repairs, inspects, replaces and/or installs air conditioning and refrigeration equipment.
• Manage work orders and perform scheduled preventative maintenance duties.
• Record check sheets and/or documentation for preventative maintenance practices
• Work with management to keep equipment in good working order.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS - EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATION.

Required (Minimum Necessary) Qualifications (applies to both this section and KSAO’s)

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Willing to work outside normal work hours.
• Assist workers in the field when necessary.
• Minimum of five (5) year's full-time experience in the air conditioning and refrigeration trade as an HVAC/R technician in a commercial or institutional setting
• PASSING A Background FIT test required DHS ICE goes back 7 years.
• Experience Preferred working at Corrections/ICE/OHS/DOD and/or a similar government facility.
• EPA 608 Certification for refrigerant (Type 1 and Type 2).

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other Characteristics

• Knowledge of multiple types of HVAC systems. (Mini-Splits, Rooftop Units, walk-in refrigerator, freezer)
• 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.
• Knowledge of motors, pumps, dampers, and actuators
• Ability to generate paperwork and other manageable documents.
• Ability to work well with others.
• Communication skills
• Knowledge of maintenance trades
• Able to pay attention to detail when executing tasks.

NECESSARY PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Employee must always maintain a constant state of mental alertness. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Technicians may be required to walk/stand/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 multifloored buildings

DOT COVERED/SAFETY-SENSITIVE ROLE REQUIREMENTS

• This position is not subject to federal requirements regarding Department of Transportation “safety-sensitive” functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work Environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be borne by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. 

GPS operates from an office space inside the DHS/Ice Secured facility from which we base our operations. Technicians will report to this office daily for assignments.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• No supervisory responsibilities.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFYING FACTORS

As a condition of employment, you will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screening and have acceptable background check results. If applicable to the contract, you must also obtain the appropriate clearance levels required and be able to obtain access to military installations.

Shareholder Preference.  BSNC gives hiring, promotion, training and retention preference to BSNC shareholders, shareholder descendants and shareholder spouses who meet the minimum qualifications for the job.

Bering Straits Native Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, gender, or gender-identity, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, pregnancy or parental status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

We participate in the E-Verify Employment Verification Program. We are a drug free workplace.