HVAC Technician Research Facility

Primary Function

The Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Mechanic (Research Facility) installs, modifies and repairs refrigeration - hermetic, semi-hermetic, mechanical, screw, scroll and centrifugal units to 1100 tons; air conditioning, ventilation; reverse osmosis systems, computer rooms; process coolers; ice machines; evaporative cooling; air compressing and related control systems, including pneumatic, DDC, and building control systems equipment.

Essential Duties

• Perform difficult installation tasks involving assembly, testing, calibrating, and adjusting of temperature control and environmental control systems such as air conditioning plants, air environmental control systems, air distribution systems and complex dual equipment cooling installations, specialized refrigerated warehouses and facilities, and evaporative mechanical ventilation, and dehumidification systems
• Installs new or repaired components and performs complex modifications of systems and components in accordance with applicable electrical publications and directives
• Maintain and repair specialized laboratory equipment such as fume hoods, deionized water systems, bio-clean systems, vacuum systems, cascade refrigeration systems, and laboratory sinks.
• May perform complex repair of systems components such as compressors, condensers, heat pumps regulators, fluid and refrigerant gas lines valves, meters, gages, thermostats, pumps, mechanical linkage, and electrical sensing, switching and controlling devices including pneumatic controls, variable speed drives, digital controlled devices, electronic, hydraulic heating and cooling and economizer systems
• Ability to execute work necessary for branch and contract success while adapting to a changing environment
• Ability to work as a team player while working cohesively with all levels of clients, customers, and others to ensure contract success
• Able to work independently, analyze situations, and make decisions with minimal supervision
• Understand client base, identifying their needs, and how to interact with them

Supervisory Responsibilities

No

Desired Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to effectively communicate with employees, customers, and clients
• Exceptional time management and organizational skills
• Ability to generate suggestions for improving workflows, present ideas, and information
• Read and interpret documents such as manufacturer's manuals, employee handbooks, safety rules, and standard operating procedures (SOPs)
• Comfort in gathering and disseminating information
• Ability to use general office equipment such as fax, phone, copier, etc.
• Ability to follow a process.
• Strong professional customer service skills, including active listening, prompt service and follow-up.
• Ability to learn and understand corporate policies and procedures.
• Ability to multi-task efficiently.
• Ability to work independently to complete assignments and solve problems
• Knowledge of relevant standards

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Five (5) years of commercial/industrial experience
• Documented completion of apprenticeship program for HVAC
• EPA Universal Certification, including supplemental training on R-410a and R-407c
• Previous military / government Logistics experience preferred, but not required.
• Ability to maintain a government security clearance.
• Ability to pass background and drug screening.

Working Environment

This is an on-site, fast-paced multi-tasking customer service-oriented environment requiring a high degree of efficient and effective performance. Adaptability regarding schedule and task changes is necessary to accommodate changing priorities.This position is normally 5 days a week M-F. However, weekends and after hour support may be required.

PREFERENCE STATEMENT
Preference will be given to Calista shareholders and their descendants and to spouses of Calista shareholders, and to shareholders of other corporations created pursuant to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act, in accordance with Title 43 U.S. Code 1626(g).

EEO STATEMENT
Additionally, it is our policy to select, place, train and promote the most qualified individuals based upon relevant factors such as work quality, attitude and experience, so as to provide equal employment opportunity for all employees in compliance with applicable local, state and federal laws and without regard to non-work related factors such as race, color, religion/creed, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship, genetic information, or other protected status. When applicable, our policy of non-discrimination applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, transfer, promotion, placement, layoff, compensation, termination, reduction in force and benefits.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
It is Calista and Subsidiaries' business philosophy and practice to provide reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities.

The statements contained in this job description are intended to describe the general content and requirements for performance of this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties, responsibilities, and requirements.

This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter the scope of work within the framework of this job description at any time without prior notice.