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EchoStar** has an exciting opportunity for an **HVAC Mechanic** in our **Hughes** Network Systems division. This position will be located at our headquarters in **Germantown, MD.

Responsibilities:

+ Assists workers engaged in installation, repair, and service of environmental control systems.

+ Fabricate, assemble, and install ductwork and chassis parts.

+ Cuts, bends, fits, threads, and joins piping and tubing.

+ Installs air and water filters.

+ Adjust controls as necessary.

+ Connects, adjusts, and troubleshoots temperature control systems.

+ Lubricates fans, motors, and control units.

+ Other duties as required.

*This list is not meant to be a comprehensive inventory of all duties and responsibilities assigned to this position. (Painting, Cleaning, Snow removal and general building maintenance as required)

Basic Requirements:

+ High school diploma or general education degree (GED).

+ 7 years of experience troubleshooting, servicing, repairing and/or replacing medium to large commercial HVAC (not residential) systems with minimal supervision.

+ 5 years’ experience at the Journeyman level.

+ Prior experience with a 24/7 critical facility.

+ Current Journeyman HVAC Licenses in any state

+ EPA Certification/CFC Licenses

+ Experience reading/following blueprints or engineering specifications.

Essential Job Duties:

+ Ability to lift 50 lbs.

+ Ability to stand for 3 hrs. at a time _._ The ability to walk and/or climb stairs and ladders.

+ Ability to perform fine manipulation with fingers and hands.

+ Ability to sit for long periods or stand for long periods.

Preferred Qualifications:

+ Knowledge of Refrigeration, Heating and Air Conditioning systems Including chillers, cooling towers, Computer Room Air Conditioner Units (DX and Chilled water) RTU’s, (DX and chilled water) and Air Handling Units

+ Certified in stick welding (SMAW)

+ Ability to braze and solder all sizes of refrigerant piping

+ Good written and oral communication skills.

+ Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

+ Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.

+ Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

+ Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

+ Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.

+ Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

+ Flexibility to work overtime/weekends as necessary.

The base pay range shown is a guideline. Individual total compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level and competencies. Candidates need to successfully complete a pre-employment screen, which may include a drug test and DMV check.

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We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, protected veteran status, disability, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law. All qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with local, state, and federal law. U.S. Citizenship is required for certain positions. EEO is the law.

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