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Amentum

Government engineering and technical services provider

HVAC Technician

HVAC & Building SystemsConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeMinneapolis, MN, USA

About the Job

Requirements

  • High school diploma or demonstrated equivalent.
  • Three years of experience as an HVAC/R maintenance technician in industrial and/or commercial environments, or a demonstrated equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Boiler License – 2nd Class C.
  • Ability to work in an aerial lift or scissor lift at heights up to 30 feet or higher.
  • Ability to pass a medical evaluation for respirator use and successfully complete fit testing for several types of respirators.
  • Must pass a pre-employment substance abuse test if offered the position.
  • Ability to obtain a security access badge at the client location.
  • Ability to read and understand documents and information displayed on a computer screen; demonstrated fluency with the full Microsoft product line.
  • Ability to obtain an appropriate driver's license issued by the State Department of Motor Vehicles, as requested.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain facility credentials/authorization; U.S. citizenship or permanent residency is required for facility credentials/authorization at this work location.
  • The position does not include sponsorship for United States work authorization.
  • Ability to read and understand repair manuals, specifications, drawings, and schematic diagrams.
  • Ability to interpret instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
  • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, climb ladders, steps, and scaffolding, and perform repetitive bending, stooping, squatting, kneeling, stretching, reaching, and wrist movements.
  • Ability to walk extensively throughout the plant during the shift and work at an accelerated pace in emergency conditions.
  • Ability to differentiate colors pertaining to wire color-coding.
  • Ability to wear steel-toe safety shoes, safety glasses, gloves, hard hats, and other personal protective equipment as needed.
  • Ability to cope with job and work-environment stressors.
  • Ability to use office equipment and a computer keyboard to access databases, send and receive messages, and prepare documents.
  • Ability to move light to medium-weight materials into desks, filing cabinets, and other storage locations.
  • Ability to communicate with others by telephone and in one-on-one or group discussions, meetings, and presentations.
  • Must be willing to work overtime when required and may be required to work holidays and weekends.

Responsibilities

  • Respond to work orders, troubleshoot, and perform preventive and corrective maintenance on facility HVAC and mechanical equipment in industrial, large commercial, logistics distribution, and clean-room environments.
  • Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on a wide variety of industrial or commercial facility HVAC equipment.
  • Perform routine inspections and maintenance, monitor metering equipment, and adjust levels as necessary to ensure optimal, continuous operation of mechanical systems.
  • Identify and correct safety-related issues and independently evaluate equipment to identify potential failures.
  • Operate, maintain, diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair ventilation equipment, pumps, fans, chillers, rooftop air handling units, split systems, compressors, refrigeration, and other mechanical equipment as needed.
  • Use the building automation system to track building conditions and facilities-equipment operation.
  • Operate HVAC systems efficiently.
  • Recharge refrigerant levels, check for leaks, and ensure the refrigerant cycle functions correctly in air-conditioning and refrigeration systems.
  • Use mechanical and electrical skills to complete assignments.
  • Perform scheduled preventive and predictive maintenance on HVAC control and operating systems using a computerized maintenance management system.
  • Respond to work orders and provide service and feedback to customers while ensuring compliance with codes, regulations, and industry standards.
  • Follow safety guidelines, including job hazard analysis and lockout/tagout, and wear personal protective equipment as required.
  • Operate measuring, diagnostic, and testing instruments to help provide energy-efficiency solutions.
  • Comply with Good Laboratory Practices.
  • Maintain an effective schedule and balance multiple tasks, prioritizing assignments with attention to detail.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by management or the lead.
  • Take initiative to resolve issues independently, adapt priorities as needed, and remain flexible.
  • Communicate clearly by phone and work closely with customers during site emergencies.
  • Accurately document information in electronic and paper cataloging systems for customers or regulatory personnel.
  • Resolve complaints promptly and aim to resolve problems on the first call, avoiding escalation through operational knowledge.
  • Attend meetings throughout the site and potentially travel to other Amentum, customer, or vendor locations in the area, as well as travel by air to more distant locations.
  • Interact professionally and respectfully with clients and teammates, including during stressful periods.

Desired Qualifications

  • A technical degree is preferred.
  • EPA Universal Refrigeration License, or ability to obtain it.
  • Experience working in a Good Manufacturing Practices or similar regulated environment, such as hospitals or biomedical or pharmaceutical campuses.
  • Experience with heavy industrial or manufacturing plant steam systems, centrifugal chillers, air handling units, turbines, boilers, cooling towers, air compressors, air dryers, heat exchangers, exhaust systems, pneumatic controls, and building automation control systems.
  • Experience collecting and analyzing vibration data and/or using ultrasound testing equipment for predictive maintenance and condition monitoring.
  • Experience using a computerized maintenance management system; Maximo experience is a plus.
  • Ability to read and understand repair manuals, specifications, drawings, and schematic diagrams.
  • Experience interpreting instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.

About the Company

Amentum

Government engineering and technical services provider

Amentum provides technical and engineering services to government agencies to support high-stakes missions such as space launch, nuclear cleanup, and military operations. Its offerings combine workforce, engineering, and mission-support capabilities across the full lifecycle—from planning and design to operations and sustainment—delivered as contracted services. The company differentiates itself through scale and breadth: formed from a spin-off and expanded by acquiring DynCorp and PAE, and later merging with Jacobs’ Critical Mission Solutions and Cyber & Intelligence units, making it one of the largest government services contractors with about 53,000 employees and a public listing (AMTM). Its main goal is to help the U.S. and its allies achieve mission success for critical national programs by providing comprehensive, reliable government-focused technical services.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Chantilly, VA
Founded
2020

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