Employed as an HVAC Controls Technician to carry out skilled maintenance and repair work throughout the NEC/NCC on critical and non-critical HVAC components within the functional/office buildings, on-compound ancillary support and residential buildings, above and below ground infrastructures, recreational facilities, and other owned/leased properties.
Operations Support (50%)
- Maintains and operates the HVAC Control System and other building mechanical systems associated with the HVAC system.
- Assists the Building Automation System Technician (BASET) in the production of computer-generated reports from the Building Automation System.
- Performs preventive maintenance on the HVAC Control System and related components to maintain system operation and reliability to ensure continuous air supply to critical and non-critical facilities, equipment, and systems.
- Inspects, tests, evaluates, calibrates, and updates HVAC Control Systems to improve reliability and to assure dependability, safety, and compliance.
- Ensures proper use of time, tools, specialty diagnostic devices materials and parts.
- Responds to emergency calls during off-duty hours, 24 hours a day / 7 days a week (24/7).
Maintenance and Project Support (40%)
- Assists in analyzing the performance of the HVAC and other Mechanical Control Systems, obtaining and documenting critical performance data, and reporting the same to the Supervisory Mechanical Engineer and/or the Click or tap here to enter text.
- Assists in the preparation of Statements of Work (SOW) and other construction documents for repairs, new construction, and renovation work.
- Assists in providing guidance and training to other Facility Management LE Staff and vendors/contractors in the correct operation of equipment, proper use of diagnostic devices and materials used to complete required maintenance activities, general operations, and future expansion projects.
- Assists in the development and implementation of a comprehensive preventive maintenance program for HVAC and other mechanical systems, equipment, and associated components, actuators, and other control devices.
Logistic Support (10%)
- Contributes to the safety program managed by the Post Occupational Safety Health Officer (POSHO). Ensures work does not present a life safety or health problem to workers, other employees, or visitors. Is vigilant in addressing workplace safety issues.
- Remains current on job specific expertise through various sources (e.g., online distance learning courses, trade publications, trade shows, vendor communication, etc.) to keep abreast of the latest technological developments and products to improve system and equipment reliability.
- Collateral duty assignments will be at the discretion of the Supervising Mechanical Engineer or the Facility Manager. Tasks may include the following: Additional mechanic duties, Assistant POSHO, Government Technical Monitor on Post-managed projects, and/or vendor/contractor escort. Participates in Facility Management LE Staff training programs sponsored by Department of State (DOS), manufacturers, and private vendors.
Incumbent serves as an incidental operator of official vehicles and meets all requirements outlined in 14 FAM 433.
**Note: This position description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by incumbent. Incumbent will be required to perform other duties as assigned by the agency.
