**Job Title: HVAC Mechanic** **Job Description** Operate, maintain, repair, and install heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration equipment (HVAC/R), as well as control ancillary equipment and support systems. Respond to HVAC/R trouble calls and requests within the facilities using various tools and testing instruments. Perform routine maintenance, preventive maintenance, and inspections on HVAC/R equipment and related systems. **Responsibilities** + Operate, maintain, repair, and install HVAC/R equipment and support systems, including controls, regulators, motors, compressors, air stations, coils, fluid/gas piping, strainers, operating valves, and dampers. + Respond to HVAC/R trouble calls and requests within the facilities using hard tools, power tools, analyzing equipment, and testing instruments. + Perform routine maintenance, preventive maintenance, and inspections on HVAC/R equipment and related systems. + Prepare, maintain, and submit requisitions for material, work orders, required records, and reports pertaining to HVAC/R equipment/systems. + Maintain daily time sheets and information on work performed and time spent. + Interpret data from the Power Plant, mechanical systems, control systems, energy management systems, and shift log; take action and inform the Supervisor of the appropriate action taken when necessary. + Prepare or work from sketches, plans, and specifications in accordance with HVAC/R standards. + Analyze situations requiring the modification or repair of facility equipment/systems and make recommendations. + Service all refrigerant equipment and high-pressure appliances as defined by EPA40-CFR. + Assist in the work direction of other mechanics, trades helpers, and mechanics of other skilled trades. + Understand and adhere to compliance standards as they appear in the Corporate Compliance Policy, Code of Conduct, and Conflict of Interest Policy. + Stay informed about all pertinent federal, state, and company regulations, laws, and policies as they currently exist and as they change or are modified. + Perform other related duties as assigned. **Essential Skills** + Troubleshooting + Repair + Preventive maintenance + Building maintenance + Work orders + Plumbing + Experience with HVAC equipment to inspect and perform general maintenance + Ability to walk through mechanical rooms to identify potential problems + Reporting all problems found during the walkthrough + Responding to work orders or emergency calls + Computer data entry + Mechanical skills **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Technical school diploma or an equivalent level of knowledge + A minimum of five (5) years of experience in the operation, maintenance, and installation of HVAC/R equipment in an industrial, educational, or healthcare setting + Valid Driver’s License + Blue Seal Steam License **Why Work Here?** Enjoy benefits and tuition discounts once permanent. Work in a stable environment that supports your growth and development. **Work Environment** This position is located on a multi-building campus, providing a dynamic and engaging work environment. **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Newark, New Jersey. **About Aerotek:** We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow. Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.