HVAC Technician Lead - Military Veterans

Amentum is seeking an HVAC Technician Lead to join our 1st Shift team in Pittsburgh, PA.

• Typical work schedule is 6:00 AM -2:30 PM, hours may vary based on business demand.
  
• Additional hours may be required to support our 24/7 operation.
  

The HVAC Technician is responsible for maintaining the company's buildings, facilities and equipment in an operating and functional condition. Duties may include any of the following: electrical repairs or installations, fleet repairs, plumbing, welding, carpentry, painting and plastering, masonry, machine servicing, and general mechanical maintenance (e.g. Heating, Ventilating, Air Conditioning or HVAC and sheet metal).

Responsibilities:

• Under general supervision, performs tasks that reflect substantial variety and complexity.
  
• Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
  
• Reviews service requests for repairs and maintenance, determines nature of problem, and recommends appropriate solution.
  
• Coordinates the day-to-day operations of a group of employees.
  
• Leads and directs by assigning, monitoring, and reviewing progress and accuracy of work.
  
• Serves as a resource to others in the resolution of complex problems and issues.
  
• Regular communications and reporting with managers both within our organization and the clients.
  
• Performing safety audits and observations as required by Amentum safety program.
  
• Ensure site is covered by approving employee time, vacation and other balancing of workload.
  
• Evaluate technicians under your leadership and provide feedback for employee annual reviews.
  
• Train lower-level technicians and ensure cross training into other functional areas of the facility.
  
• Ability to obtain STS certification
  
• Coordinates work with outside contractors.
  
• Assures code and building standards are met.
  
• Performs repairs, modifications, and preventative maintenance on buildings and facilities, equipment, fixtures, and systems.
  
• Work in a team environment on pressing facility related maintenance issues to include performing tasks such as mechanical, plumbing, HVAC, etc., as the needs arise.
  
• Troubleshoots, repairs, and maintains facility systems.
  
• Performs work based on dispatched service or daily/weekly work schedules.
  
• Reviews work as required to document specific needs (materials, supplies, instructions, etc).
  
• Assists in the movement of furniture, materials, and equipment as required.
  
• Performs all work in accordance with established safety procedures.
  
• Works with or oversees subcontractor activities as directed by supervisor or work schedule.
  
• Perform all other position related duties as assigned or requested.
  

Minimum Requirements:

• High School graduate or demonstrated equivalent experience.
  
• 10+ years' experience in the field of mechanical maintenance and plumbing.
  
• Must have hands-on experience in the maintenance, repair and operation of mechanical building systems.
  
• Systems experience should include areas such as: plumbing, steam and hot water boilers, air handling units, pumps, compressors, air dryers, and exhaust systems.
  
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  
• Friendly, cooperative, customer service-minded attitude; team player.
  
• Experience working with Microsoft Office software (i.e. Excel, Word, and Power Point)
  
• Attention to detail and excellent follow up skills.
  
• Ability to read and understand repair manuals and drawings.
  
• Ability to analyze problems, recommend solutions, and initiate repairs.
  
• Experience working with and understanding Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Work Instructions.
  
• Apply proper safety practices and follow procedures while performing maintenance tasks.
  

Additional Information:

• Qualified applicants who are offered a position must pass a pre-employment substance abuse test.
  
• This position requires a valid Driver's License.
  
• This position does not include sponsorship for United States work authorization.
  
• This position will require the ability to obtain a security access badge at our client's location.
  
• This position may require various shifts, weekends, and alternative work schedules.
  

Physical Requirements:

• Requires the ability to regularly lift, up to 50 lbs.
  
• Requires the ability to regularly climb extension ladders, roof ladder, stepladders, and stairs.
  
• Requires working from an aerial lift.
  
• Requires the flexibility to bend/stoop, squat during shift.
  
• Requires the ability to walk throughout the plant during shift.
  
• Requires the use of a Company/Client approved utility knife.
  
• Requires the ability to differentiate colors pertaining to wire color-coding.
  
• Requires the ability to interact with all clients in a professional and friendly manner despite periods of stress.
  

Special Requirements:

• Wear steel toe safety shoes, safety glasses, gloves, hard hats and other Personal Protective Equipment as needed to include arc-flash suits etc.
  
• Work in confined spaces.
  

Other Attributes:

• Must be willing to work overtime when required. May be required to work holidays and weekends.
  

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, national origin, age, United States military veteran's status, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, family structure, medical condition including genetic characteristics or information, veteran status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal EEO laws and supplemental language at EEO including Disability/Protected Veterans and Labor Laws Posters.