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Services as a boiler/heating plant mechanic to accomplish installation, repairs, and maintenance to all boilers and heating plants and distribution systems on Redstone Arsenal. Installs, maintains, and repairs all equipment of the steam, condensate, and natural gas distribution systems, including cathodic protection on gas lines and fuel oil tanks that serve boiler/heating plants.

Responsibilities

+ Installs, services, repairs, and maintains boiler and heating plant equipment. Includes all components of systems, some of which are gaskets, regulators, valves and piping, tubes, and shells.

+ Services, maintains, and replaces feed water systems, chemical feed systems that are dedicated to boiler/heating plants.

+ Insulates and paints plant and distribution equipment and piping.

+ Installs, services, repairs, and maintains all steam and hot water distribution and condensate return equipment and related piping.

+ When required by supervisor, perform required periodic inspection testing, and maintenance of natural gas lines on Redstone Arsenal. Includes cathodic protection devices on natural gas lines and on fuel storage tanks that supply fuel to boiler and heating plants.

+ Completes all job-related paperwork and forms. Keeps work, plant, and shop areas clean.

+ Accountable For:

+ Timely and cost-effective performance of duties.

+ Harmoniously working with other employees and customers.

+ Effectively coordinate several projects simultaneously.

+ Demonstrated ability to work well under pressure.

+ Effective written and oral communication skills.

+ Demonstrating initiative and problem-solving skills.

+ Contributing to the successful completion of project initiatives.

+ Completing all mandated training requirements per government and management directives.

+ Responsible for completing daily work order log documenting inspections, maintenance, and repair information, to include work performed, materials used, and hours worked on each assigned work order.

Qualifications

+ High school degree or equivalent required.

+ Minimum of four (4) years’ experience maintaining boilers or steam and condensate systems.

+ Must be willing and available to work various shifts as required.

+ Must have valid state driver's license with acceptable driving record pertinent to the position.

+ Must be able to obtain and maintain a Favorable National Agency Check.

+ Must have and maintain a Master, Journeyman, or Apprentice Gas Fitter Card as required by supervisor.

+ Ability to successfully pass any background checks and/or drug testing required on the contract.

+ Must be able to receive a security clearance for access to material up to and including SECRET and/or pass a National Agency Check.

Job ID

2025-17090

Work Type

On-Site

Company Description

Work Where it Matters

Akima Facilities Operations (AFO), an Akima company, is not just another federal facilities contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska.

At AFO, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States.

**For our shareholders,** AFO provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years.

**For our government customers,** AFO sustains mission readiness and ensures quality of life by maintaining high value assets and operations at peak performance and successfully manages these operations through accurately forecasting, managing, and aggressively controlling costs.

**As an AFO employee,** you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options.

We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. All applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, gender or gender-identity, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, pregnancy or parental status, or any other basis prohibited by law. If you are an individual with a disability, or have known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us at [email protected] or 571-353-7053 (information about job applications status is not available at this contact information).