What are the responsibilities and job description for the HVAC Mechanic position at Frederick National Laboratory for Cancer Research?

HVAC Mechanic

Job ID : req4193

Employee Type : nonexempt full-time

Division : Facilities, Maintenance & Engineering

Facility : Frederick : Ft Detrick

Location : PO Box B, Frederick, MD 21702 USA

The Frederick National Laboratory is a Federally Funded Research and Development Center (FFRDC) sponsored by the National Cancer Institute (NCI) and operated by Leidos Biomedical Research, Inc. The lab addresses some of the most urgent and intractable problems in the biomedical sciences in cancer and AIDS, drug development and first-in-human clinical trials, applications of nanotechnology in medicine, and rapid response to emerging threats of infectious diseases.

Accountability, Compassion, Collaboration, Dedication, Integrity and Versatility; it's the FNL way.

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

The Facilities Maintenance and Engineering (FME) Directorate is responsible for laboratory space, administrative space, infrastructure, campus landscape, planning, and design, and construction management at Frederick National Laboratory for Cancer Research.

KEY ROLES / RESPONSIBILITIES

Troubleshooting operating, maintaining and repairing heating ventilations, air conditioning and refrigeration
Maintaining all aspects of temperature / humidity control systems and auxiliary equipment, and disassembling units and restore to operating conditions
Performing related work on all auxiliary HVAC / Refrigeration systems and components, inspecting equipment, buildings, utility systems, or other facilities needing heating and cooling work, including performing weekly, monthly and annual preventive maintenance
Maintaining logs and records of equipment operations, and understanding and operating computer-based building automation systems (BAS)
Contributes to the overall success of Operation and Maintenance Department by performing other essential duties and responsibilities as assigned

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

To be considered for this position, you must minimally meet the knowledge, skills, and abilities listed below :

Possession of a high school diploma or equivalent

In addition to the education requirements, a minimum of two (2) years of progressively responsible experience

Universal Certification by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Knowledge of the principles and theories of air conditioning and refrigeration’s such as the refrigeration cycle, heat transfer laws, the use of refrigerant tables

Ability to perform physical duties including frequently lifting and carrying up to 50 lbs.

Duties require full range of motion, and include walking, prolonged standing, climbing stairs, bending, stooping, and working in confined areas, potential exposure to particulates, vapors or noisy environment

Work is performed indoors and out-of-doors, occasionally in environments that are dusty, noisy, or which could have work hazards

Must have and maintain a valid State Driver's License issued by the state in which the incumbent / candidate resides for each class of vehicle to be operated on company business

Must have no more than 3 demerit points in the previous twelve (12) months or five (5) demerit points in the preceding thirty-six (36) months per policy

This position is considered a safety-sensitive position and will be subject to random drug testing per the Leidos Biomedical Research Drug Free Workplace Program

Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Candidates with these desired skills will be given preferential consideration :

Ability to calculate airflow and pressure-temperature characteristics

Knowledge in the installation, operation, maintenance and repair of heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration systems

Ability to read and interpret, instructions, blueprints, and work orders

Experience in installation, maintenance and the repair of air-conditioning chillers, air handling, chilled water distribution, and control systems of an equivalent combination of training and experience

Strong Building Automation System (BAS) background

JOB HAZARDS

This position is subject to working in or have the potential to exposure to high noise levels for extended periods of time requiring medical clearance

This position is subject to atmospheric conditions that would require the usage of a respirator, requiring a medical clearance

Commitment to Diversity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.

63,800.00 - 109,625.00

The posted pay range for this job is a general guideline and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include, but are not limited to, responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as internal equity, and alignment with market data.

readytowork

The salary range posted is a full-time equivalent salary and will vary depending on scheduled hours for part time positions

Apply for this job

Receive alerts for other HVAC Mechanic job openings

HVAC Mechanic

What are the responsibilities and job description for the HVAC Mechanic position at Frederick National Laboratory for Cancer Research?

What is the career path for a HVAC Mechanic?

Job openings at Frederick National Laboratory for Cancer Research

Not the job you're looking for? Here are some other HVAC Mechanic jobs in the Frederick, MD area that may be a better fit.

We don't have any other HVAC Mechanic jobs in the Frederick, MD area right now.

AI Assistant is available now!