Heating Refrigeration amp Steam Mechanic Apprentice

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Kodiak Support Services (KSS) is seeking a Heating, Refrigeration & Steam Mechanic Apprentice at the U.S. Coast Guard Base in Kodiak, Alaska. To Perform troubleshooting and maintenance on industrial and residential refrigeration; and steam distribution and heating systems.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITES:
During the initial phase which is expected to last between six and eight months the Apprentice will work under the direction of a Journeyman HVAC/ Boiler Mechanic and Boiler Tender to obtain his Fireman Boiler License working toward Third Class Boiler Certification. He or She will gain familiarity with all of the refrigeration and steam installations at Base Kodiak. The cost for initial testing and licensing will be borne by the Apprentice. It is of note that verifiable experience at the various levels or existing licenses can substantially reduce the time required for full program completion.
At the completion of these requirements, successfully completing the Portable Boiler Tenders Qualification Standard and after obtaining the Level 3 Boiler Operators certificate, the Apprentice will receive the first pay increase to $34.20 per hour. All requirements must be completed in the phase prior to the pay increase.
The Apprentice will continue to work under the direction of Journeyman with increasing responsibility and will be expected to spend the time in the boiler plant gaining the necessary hours and study until they pass the test for and obtain an Alaska Boiler Operator 2 License. This will require a minimum of one year of Steam system and Boiler Operations at the Level 3 Operators level as required in 8AAC80 of the Alaska code. During this period the Apprentice will obtain certification from the Maintenance Trades Superintendent for each refrigeration unit on Base Kodiak.
After obtaining the Level 2 Boiler Operators License the Apprentice will be required to complete certification and signoff from the Lead Boiler Tender at the CHP IAW the CHP Boiler Tenders Qualification Standard.
NON - ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Other duties as assigned.
Job Requirements :
Required:
High School Completion or GED Equivalent.
Associate Degree or Trade School Certification in HVAC/R required.
Valid Alaska Driver’s License (CDL with Tank Endorsement must complete w/in 12 months of hire)
Must be able to clearly communicate (orally and written) in the English language
Must pass a pre-employment urinalysis & background check
Must have good documentation and organizational skills
Must be able to respond to calls for work outside of normal working hours
Must be able to clearly communicate by radio
Must be able to pass background check, and pass testing to receive an Airport Identification Badge for access across the State Airport to the Waste Water Treatment Facility
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Demonstrated mechanical ability and a willingness to complete the program.
Operators at Waste Water Treatment Plant are required to undergo the series of Hepatitis vaccinations
Must meet the requirements of an annual physical that will include pulmonary function testing and will require the occasional use of a respirator.
Should have a working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook programs. Should be ready to learn PLC based controls. Good computer skills
This is a represented position.
Application for this position must be filled out electronically on a web-site to be named upon notification of interest.
Preferred:
Mechanical repair experience and mechanical aptitude highly recommended.
HAZWOPPER certification.
Previous experience in the field.
CDL with Tanker endorsement.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Essential and marginal functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for bending, stooping, sitting, walking or standing for prolonged periods of time; most of time is spent squatting standing or kneeling position with frequent opportunity to move about. Sitting is less that 10% of the day.The apprentice must be able to lift up to 55# at times with constant lifting of parts and tools at up to 20#.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Work Environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be borne by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Job is performed in a noisy and hot environments and work with water. Injury exposure could be severe cuts and bruises; considerable physical effort of hands and arms required. This position requires driving and working out of doors in extreme heat and possibly intermittent weather
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
None
ADDITIONAL QUALIFYING FACTORS
As a condition of employment, may be required to pass a pre-employment drug screening, as well as have acceptable reference and background check results to obtain a secret security clearance.
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Offer Relocation :
No
# of Openings :
2
% of Travel Required :
None
Job Code :
534

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