Job Details

HVAC/R Mechanic (Journeyman)

Posting Begin Date: 2025/08/28

Posting End Date: 2025/09/15

Work Type: Full Time

Location: Boise, ID, United States

Minimum Salary: 30.04

Maximum Salary: 39.06

Pay Rate Type: Hourly

Description

Applications will be accepted through 4:59 PM MST on the posting end date.

ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER: 25-60-MN

AREA OF CONSIDERATION: Open to all applicants

TYPE OF POSITION: Military nonclassified

YOUR APPLICATION PACKET MUST INCLUDE:

• Military Division Mandatory Questions – Attach your individual responses

• Mandatory Requirements - Attach your individual responses

• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs) - Attach your DETAILED individual responses

• When required - Attach copies of educational diplomas, transcripts, or training certificates; or professional licenses, certifications or registrations

** If not provided, your application will be considered INCOMPLETE.

SUMMARY: This position is assigned to the Base Civil Engineering (BCE) Shop, 124 Civil Engineer Squadron (CES), Idaho Air National Guard (IDANG) functioning within the State of Idaho – Military Division. The primary purpose of this position is to provide technical mechanical maintenance and minor construction services in the Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (HVAC/R) trades. Provides on-the-job training for the organization's state employees participating in an approved apprenticeship program. Leads or supervises lower graded HVAC/R Technicians and HVAC/R Workers.

MILITARY DIVISION MANDATORY QUESTIONS:

(1) Except for minor traffic offenses, have you ever entered a plea of guilty, no contest, or had a withheld judgment to a felony offense? If YES, please explain on a separate paper and attach it to your application.

(2) Do you certify that I am a U.S. citizen, permanent resident or a Foreign National with authorization to work in the United States?

MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS:

(1) Must be an enlisted member of the Idaho National Guard. Provide your military grade, job title, MOS/AFSC and unit of assignment.

(2) Must have and maintain a valid and unrestricted state issued driver's license (from any state). Provide your driver's license number, issuing state, license expiration date, and the full name specified on the license. (Do not provide a copy of your driver's license.)

(3) Must have, or be eligible to obtain, and maintain a favorable T1 Federal Background Investigation. If a selected candidate does not have a current favorable T1, as a condition of employment he/she must submit to the investigation process immediately upon hire/appointment. (At a minimum, a favorable suitability determination by the State Security Manager is required prior to appointment into this position.)

(4) Must possess or be able to obtain EPA certification (for example, Universal Certification for the Processing CFC/HCFC Refrigerants).

(5) Must have and maintain a current Idaho HVAC Journeyman Certificate of Competency/License as required by Idaho Code ( § 54-5008) and Administrative Rules of the Idaho Division of Building Safety. (Attach a copy of current certificate/license to your application.)

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE: Must have 24-months of experience performing work related to the knowledge requirements below. Submit a paragraph for each knowledge requirement that demonstrates the required experience and describes competence in applying the knowledge. Education and training may be used to offset experience.

(1) Thorough knowledge of the proper technical and safety practices relating to the HVAC/R field.

(2) Knowledge of refrigeration standards and EPA regulations.

(3) Skill and ability to interpret basic sketches, complex control schematics, detailed blueprints and specifications, and Environmental Protection Association regulations relating to the HVAC/R field.

(4) Ability to safely use hand and power tools associated with the HVAC/R field.

(5) Skill and ability to troubleshoot and repair complex systems such as large air conditioning and refrigeration units, compressors, pumps, electrical motors, variable speed drives and other parts of ventilation systems.

(6) Ability to diagnose and repair HVAC/R controls and computer controlled systems.

(7) Ability to be effective and efficient in organizing, planning and scheduling projects.

(8) Ability and skill to proficiently estimate labor man-hours and materials accurately for HVAC/R jobs using acceptable estimating standards.

(9) Experience supervising and training non-certified HVAC/R technicians and inspecting work performed by sub-contractors.

If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Monica at[emailprotected]