Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic Leader
Overview
Lead the HVAC/R Shop at VA Eastern Colorado Health Care System, directing all maintenance and repair for the healthcare facility's air conditioning plant. You will assign work, inspect progress, and ensure compliance with EPA regulations. This role demands hands-on expertise in HVAC systems, including BAS controls, and leadership of a team. You'll be a working leader, both fixing and guiding, in a facility that depends on reliable climate control. It's a federal position with full benefits and job security.
What You'll Do8
- 1Lead the HVAC/R Shop, assigning work and passing supervisor instructions to team members.
- 2Diagnose and repair multi-zone AC systems, cooling towers, and water pumps.
- 3Troubleshoot complete air conditioning systems, including Building Automation System (BAS) and control circuits.
- 4Perform major overhauls, installations, and modifications on AC and heating units.
- 5Repair electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic valves, drinking water coolers, and ventilation units.
- 6Maintain stock levels of parts and supplies for the AC Refrigeration and Heating Unit.
- 7Schedule and inspect work in progress to meet deadlines and supervisor instructions.
- 8Keep orderly and accurate maintenance records, using work-order software like Maximo.
Requirements10
- 1EPA Universal CFC Certification (Types I, II, and III) as required by the Clean Air Act.
- 25+ years experience as a Journeyman Air Conditioning Mechanic, with leading experience preferred.
- 3Proven skill in diagnosing and repairing HVAC systems, including cooling towers, chillers, and pneumatic controls.
- 4Ability to read blueprints, schematics, and technical manuals.
- 5Familiarity with work-order software such as Maximo or similar CMMS.
- 6Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) for tracking maintenance records.
- 7Experience in a healthcare facility environment is a plus.
- 8Must be a U.S. Citizen and pass a background investigation.
- 9Ability to lift objects over 50 lbs and work in confined or high spaces.
- 10Must maintain annual influenza vaccination or obtain an exemption.
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$73 - $85k per year
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