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HVAC Mechanic

Dexterra


Job Location:

Offutt Air Force Base, NE - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 22 October 2026 (2 days ago)
Application Deadline: 19 January 2027
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

The Heating Ventilation and Air-Conditioning (HVAC) Mechanic operates maintains calibrates troubleshoots repairs programs and balances real property HVAC equipment and facility-related control systems at CMIs customer site in Omaha Nebraska.

Key Job Functions

  • Support continuous safe efficient and reliable operation of mission-critical facilities including primary HVAC systems serving communications and server rooms Computer Room Air Conditioning (CRAC) units associated ductwork controls and water-treatment components.
  • Operate inspect maintain calibrate troubleshoot repair program and balance HVAC equipment and facility-related control systems in accordance with manufacturer requirements applicable Unified Facilities Criteria ASHRAE standards and approved maintenance procedures.
  • Maintain mission-critical HVAC systems including primary units serving communications and server rooms and all Computer Room Air Conditioning (CRAC) units to support continuous facility readiness and required critical-system availability.
  • Perform predictive preventive corrective and emergency maintenance; respond to priority work orders; mitigate equipment failures; and support root-cause analyses for emergencies repeated failures and major repairs.
  • Inspect clean repair insulate and balance ductwork; fabricate and install duct sections and HVAC components using approved hand tools portable metalworking tools and welding or joining equipment as qualified.
  • Install service and replace compressors condensers evaporators motors valves piping tubing filters belts fittings controls thermostats switches fuses and related electrical components within authorized trade scope.
  • Recover charge and handle refrigerants in compliance with EPA Section 608 requirements; test systems for pressure vacuum and leaks; and submit required refrigerant reports whenever refrigerant is added recovered or lost.
  • Winterize air-handling equipment as required to prevent coil freezing and support semiannual testing of the Collective Protection System.
  • Maintain Direct Digital Control (DDC) Energy Management Control System (EMCS) and Building Management System (BMS) functions including schedules set points setbacks backups alarms trending data and control calibration.
  • Support HVAC water-treatment and corrosion-control activities through inspections sampling chemical treatment minor remediation and monthly documentation of water analysis chemical usage and corrective actions.
  • Use NexGen IT/TRIRIGA or the Government-designated work management system to receive and update work orders record labor and materials document as-found and as-left conditions enter cause-and-remedy notes identify deficiencies and request follow-on corrective work.
  • Maintain accurate equipment calibration maintenance warranty and condition records; assist with physical asset inventories preventive-maintenance task lists and lifecycle condition assessments.
  • Read and work from as-built drawings blueprints engineering specifications manufacturer manuals control diagrams shop sketches and verbal or written work instructions.
  • Follow lockout/tagout confined-space fall-protection refrigerant-safety electrical/arc-flash personal protective equipment hazardous-material and other applicable OSHA Air Force and site safety requirements.
  • Coordinate planned outages and work affecting controlled or HEMP-protected areas; do not disturb HEMP shield components specialized points of entry filters seals waveguides or penetrations; immediately report potential damage or configuration concerns.
  • Maintain clean and orderly mechanical rooms protect Government property restore work areas after maintenance and provide professional customer service while coordinating with Government representatives and other contractors.
  • Support 24/7 mission-essential operations emergency response after-hours callout and continuity during holidays base closures emergencies or Government shutdowns as directed.

Qualifications :

  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Journeyman-level HVAC qualification license or demonstrated experience equivalent to a recognized journeyman HVAC mechanic; must maintain all applicable federal Nebraska local and industry-required trade credentials.
  • At least five (5) years of related commercial or industrial HVAC operations and maintenance experience preferably in a mission-critical secure or continuously operating facility.
  • Current EPA Section 608 certification appropriate for the refrigerants and equipment serviced.
  • Demonstrated experience troubleshooting and maintaining refrigeration systems air handlers CRAC units chillers cooling towers boilers pumps motors duct systems and associated hydronic or refrigerant piping.
  • Working knowledge of DDC EMCS BMS and facility-related control systems including control calibration programming set points schedules backups alarms and trending; OEM-specific certification may be required for proprietary systems.
  • Knowledge of HVAC water treatment corrosion control refrigerant management system balancing and applicable ASHRAE manufacturer and Unified Facilities Criteria requirements.
  • Ability to use electronic work-management systems and accurately document labor materials asset information inspection results equipment condition and cause-and-remedy details.
  • Ability to read and interpret blueprints as-built drawings control diagrams engineering specifications equipment nameplates and manufacturer operation and maintenance manuals.
  • Knowledge of and ability to comply with lockout/tagout confined-space fall-protection electrical/arc-flash hazardous-material refrigerant and personal protective equipment requirements; additional site safety training may be required.
  • Must be a U.S. citizen and be able to obtain and maintain the security clearance and Government credentials required for assigned areas and systems including a minimum Secret clearance and when duties require access Top Secret/SCI eligibility.
  • Strong verbal and written communication coordination documentation and customer-service skills with the ability to respond to emergencies and work independently or with multidisciplinary teams.

 


Additional Information :

COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESS

  • Teamwork
  • Results orientation/operational excellence
  • Holding self and other accountable
  • Operational business thinking

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

CMI is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age disability protected veterans status Indigenous status or any other legally protected factors. Disability-related accommodations during the hiring selection process are available upon request.


Remote Work :

No


Employment Type :

Full-time


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Dexterra Group is a fast-growing, financially strong, publicly listed company (TSX:DXT). We have a far-reaching presence across the entire continent North America with hundreds of full-time and part-time opportunities at any given time. We aim to provide our people with more than just ... View more

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