HVAC Technician

Expected Pay Rate: $40 - $55 per hour

TriTech Applied Sciences, Inc. (TriTech) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Deployed Global Solutions, LLC (DGS) a Veteran owned company that is committed to delivering national security solutions. Founded more than 30 years ago, TriTech is a leader in providing comprehensive secure facilities solutions, including construction, maintenance, and testing of specialized government and commercial facilities. At TriTech, we are one team, working together to develop mission solutions - anywhere, anytime.

The HVAC Technician will participate in management of multiple aspects of the planning, design, budget, renovation, installation, and HVAC construction activities for DGS-TriTech Applied Sciences, Inc. at our customer sites across the United States and overseas. The HVAC Technician will travel and work alongside teams of installation technicians and trades persons, supervise sub-contractors, monitor the completion of construction projects, and enforce safety and quality control policies. The ideal candidate enjoys travel, has experience leading teams, and is well-versed in a variety of construction tools and techniques, especially in classified environments.

Duties and Responsibilities / Essential Functions

• Inspect, repair, modify and install HVAC equipment including but not limited to, refrigeration and air conditioning compressors, receivers, condensers, chillers and forced air converter units.
• Perform general maintenance functions for HVAC systems.
• Perform skilled electrical maintenance work in the repair, installation and alteration of HVAC equipment, components, timers, motors, and wiring systems as needed.
• A comprehensive understanding of HVAC equipment and repair, with all the appropriate licenses to purchase and use refrigerant gases.
• Operate site equipment to include but not limited to forklifts, trucks, work carts, yard maintenance equipment. (training will be provided).
• Repair company equipment as needed to maintain serviceable condition.
• Coordinate service calls when required.
• Execution of contract work at job sites as assigned.
• Perform other duties in addition to HVAC repairs as assigned.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Skills and Specifications

• Great organizational skills.
• General knowledge of safe working practices.
• Knowledge of applicable building codes, ordinances and regulations of state and local authorities pertaining to HVAC, refrigeration, and boilers.
• Knowledge of air compressors, pneumatic controls, welding techniques and soldering techniques.
• Knowledge of materials and tools used in the operation and repair of HVAC and refrigeration systems.
• Ability to calibrate systems.
• Read and interpret blueprints, owner's manuals, equipment schematics and work orders.
• Ability to develop HVAC and mechanical cost estimates based from construction documents.
• Basic understanding of Microsoft Office and other basic computer skills.
• Demonstrable ability to use hand tools.
• Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving ability.
• Ability to take direction and work well with a team.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position may require occasional oversight of other trades and labor on a project site but does not have any direct reports.

Work Environment

This job operates in a manufacturing environment. Operates inside and outside, in all weather conditions. This role can routinely use standard office equipment or tools of the trade.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to twist, turn, bend, lift, kneel, climb, and stand. Regular lifting up to 75 lbs. may occur.

Position Type / Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position that requires a mixture of on-site (TriTech Warehouse) in the Perkasie, PA area and travel within the Continental United States (CONUS) and overseas (OCONUS) to include hostile areas. When the selected employee is not deployed to a construction project, they shall report to the TriTech Warehouse to assist with preconstruction activities. Typical hours are 40+ hours per week. The ability to travel and work flexible hours (including nights, weekends, and holidays) is required.

Travel

Up to 75% required. Ability to travel to job sites on short notice and be away for extended periods of time based on contract needs is required.

Required Education and Experience

• 10+ years' proven experience as an HVAC technician with Journeyman's license and with verifiable experience renovating facilities and leading crews to include:
  • Experience supporting government customers.
  • HVAC project management experience
  • Planning, design, budgeting, estimating, and construction
  • Oversight of subcontractors and vendors to ensure quality standards are met
• Previous experience constructing/renovating secured office spaces, Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities (SCIFs) and/or shielded enclosures desired but not required.

Work Authorization / Security Clearance

• Security Clearance: Top Secret with eligibility for SCI.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
• Must be able to pass federal contract OCONUS deployment requirements published by the US Government from time to time.
• Successfully pass pre-employment (post offer) background check.
• Successful pass pre-employment (post offer) drug test and motor vehicle record review.
• Must possess a valid driver's license.

AAP / EEO Statement

TriTech Applied Sciences, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth or breastfeeding), gender, gender identity, and gender expression, religious creed, disability (mental and physical) including HIV and AIDS, medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics ), genetic information, age, marital status, civil union status, sexual orientation, military and veteran status, denial of family and medical care leave, arrest record and/or any other characteristic(s) protected by federal, state or local law.

This policy applies to all terms of employment including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities, and general treatment during employment.

This job description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of the duties and responsibilities of the position. The duties and responsibilities of this job may change without notice.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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