HVAC Mechanic

Job Description

Job Description

At Tlingit Haida Tribal Business Corporation (THTBC), your work goes beyond the job description—it becomes part of a purpose-driven legacy. Our continuous commitment to growth directly contributes to the strength, resilience, and future of the communities we serve. Every milestone we achieve helps fund programs, expand services, and create lasting value for the Tribe, making each success a shared one.

For more than 35 years THTBC and its subsidiaries have delivered mission-critical services to federal clients globally. From logistics and information technology to cybersecurity and facilities operations, we are united by a single purpose: to generate meaningful economic opportunity and sustainable growth for the Tlingit & Haida Tribes of Alaska.

Together We Grow – One Mission, One Team – With a Commitment to Serve

Subsidiary: KIRA Services

Job Title: HVAC Mechanic

Work Location: Washington Navy Yard

Labor Category: Non-Exempt | CBA

Clearance Level: Public Trust

Pay Rate: $49.81 per hour

About the Role

The Heating, Ventilation, and Air-Conditioning (HVAC) Mechanic installs, services, and repairs environmental-control systems utilizing the knowledge of refrigeration theory.  

What You'll Be Doing

• Installs, services, and repairs environmental-control systems, utilizing knowledge of refrigeration theory, pipefitting, and structural layouts.
• Performs a variety of trade functions such as the installation, maintenance, or repair of heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems.
• Performs startup, turnover, and shutdown procedures of environmental control systems.
• Connects motors, compressors, temperature controls, humidity controls, and circulating ventilation fans to control panels connected to power source.
• Installs water and air filters in competed installations
• Injects refrigerant into compressor to test systems.
• Observes pressure and vacuum gauges and adjusts controls to ensure proper operation
• Assembles and installs ductwork and chassis parts using appropriate tools and welding equipment
• Cuts and bends tubing, cuts and threads pipes, joins tubing and pipes to machinery.
• Replaces or repairs defective breaker controls, generators, transformers, controllers, motors, heating units, conduit systems, air conditioning ducting, thermostats, switches, fuses, and electrical wiring to repair installed units.
• Utilizes electrician's hand tools and test equipment.
• Tests for leaks and observes pressure and vacuum gauges and adjusts controls to ensure proper operations.
• Capable of working from blueprints, drawings, layout, or other specifications, locating and diagnosing trouble in the electrical system or equipment, working standard computations relating to load requirements of wiring or electrical equipment.
• Documents maintenance actions in IEMS system.
• Performs other duties as assigned. 

What We're Looking For

• High School Diploma required.
• Graduate of an accredited technical school.
• EPA required certification training.
• State certified HVAC Technician.
• Minimum of 3 years related experience.
• Must be able to successfully complete a National Agency Check with Inquiries (Tier 1) background check.
• Ability to work in a high-volume office area and interface in a positive manner with co-workers and the customer.
• Performs all assigned duties in accordance with established policies, procedures, and directives.
• Displays courtesy and skill in dealing with internal and external customers, coworkers, and management.
• Accurately maintains and updates records to enable quick and efficient retrieval of information.
• Capable of working under tight time constraints in a high-volume environment with multiple priorities. 
• Highly motivated, flexible organized and must be detail oriented. 
• Strong customer service and interpersonal skills. 
• Practical knowledge of worksite safety, occupational hazards, and standard safety practices. 
• Ability to perform duties under adverse weather conditions outside work in winter, summer, rain, sleet, and snow and on uneven terrain – side hills and slopes. 
• Duties will require frequent periods of sitting, standing, kneeling, walking, crouching, bending, crawling, reaching, and balancing. Physically fit to frequently bend, stoop, and lift in awkward positions and able to lift and carry up to 60 lbs.
• Available to work alternate and extended shift schedules when necessary to meet the customer's mission requirements, including weekends and holidays.   
• Must have a safe driving record, as defined by Company policy, to operate a company vehicle. 

US Pay Range

$49.81—$49.81 USD

Why Us?

At Tlingit Haida Tribal Business Corporation (THTBC), our work goes beyond delivering exceptional services—we are driven by a mission to create meaningful impact. When you join our team, you become part of an organization that values purpose, performance, and people.

We offer the opportunity to work in dynamic, fast-paced environments where your contributions directly impact mission success. Our teams are built on collaboration, accountability, and a commitment to excellence, ensuring you are supported while being challenged to grow.

Join us and be part of a team where your work matters.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive and flexible benefits package designed to support your health, well-being, and financial security. Benefits include:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• TRICARE Supplemental
• Critical Illness insurance
• Company-Paid Life and Short-Term Disability insurance
• Optional Long-Term Disability
• Paid Leave
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Identity Theft Protection
• Employee Discounts
• Wellness Seminars

For union represented positions, benefits and leave are provided in accordance with the applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Pre-Employment Screening: All candidates must successfully complete pre-employment screening, which may include a criminal background check, motor vehicle record review, and 5-panel drug screening, in accordance with company policy and applicable laws.

Equal Employment Opportunity: We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and are committed to full compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, parental status, or any other status protected by applicable law.

Reasonable Accommodation: If you have a disability or medical condition and require a reasonable accommodation at any stage of the hiring process, please notify the designated recruiter so we can provide appropriate assistance.