HVAC Technician - Bering Straits Native Corporation (BSNC)

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Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

SUMMARY

Stampede Ventures, Inc, a subsidiary of Bering Straits Native Corporation, is currently seeking a qualified HVAC Technician for the Baltimore MD location. This is a position for a seasoned HVAC technician who will be responsible for executing Preventive and Corrective Maintenance at multiple locations as well as coordinating with points of contact with the customer for access to the facilities.

The HVAC Technician will travel to the various sites serviced by the SVI Region 5 contract (VA, MD, DE).  Findings and reports will be submitted to the Project manager and Quality Manager. This position may also be tasked with assisting in coordination of activities in the region.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

The Essential Duties and Responsibilities are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed for this position and are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job. Other duties may be assigned.

• Travel daily to perform needed preventive maintenance on the HVAC and other equipment as needed.
• Complete PM checklists and close out the work order in Maximo. Uploading documents and photos as needed to document work performed.
• Perform minor repairs on building equipment as needed during visits. (Faucets, flushometers, change light bulbs)
• Work with subcontractors for services we do not have 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 get back 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, roof top cooling units, and guest rooms A/C units
• Maintain inventory of parts and supplies of air conditioning and refrigeration equipment
• Design an effective preventive maintenance program to ensure maintenance of equipment is scheduled and carried out regularly as at when due
• Carry out chemical test on cooling tower and chilled water loop 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
• And all other duties assigned

QUALIFICATIONS - EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATION.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential duty. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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

• Must be able to pass an extensive background check
• Must have a valid driver’s license and transportation
• Should own the basic tools needed to perform maintenance on the equipment
• High school education or equivalent 
• Must be able to pass drug screening
• 5-10 years of experience maintaining and repairing HVAC equipment.
• 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, 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. Our company has locations in 3 states with multiple locations

Preferred

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

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 maintain a constant state of mental alertness at all times. 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. 

Stampede will maintain a small office in Baltimore, MD area out of which we base our operations. Technicians will report to this office daily for assignments unless scheduled for deployment to a job site.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• No supervisory responsibilities.

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.