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HRAC Mechanic

Las Vegas, NV; Las Vegas; Nevada; NV; Las Vegas, Nevada; United States
Full Time On-site

Summary

Job Description

Amentum is seeking an HRAC Mechanic at Creech AFB to provide heating, refrigeration, and air conditioning services. This includes installs, servicing, repairing, and diagnosing environmental-control systems, all while utilizing knowledge of refrigeration theory, pipefitting, and structural layout. Mounts compressor and condenser units on platform or floor using hand tools, following blueprints or engineering specifications. Fabricates, assembles, and installs ductwork and chassis parts using portable metalwork tools and welding equipment. Installs and connects evaporative units and air conditioners, motors, compressors, temperature controls, humidity controls, and circulating ventilation fans. Replaces defective breaker controls, thermostats, switched, fuses and electrical wiring to repair installed units. Position is represented by a Union Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Essential Responsibilities:

  • Works with minimal supervision and guidance, responding to service calls within the allowable time frame.
  • Participation in Quality Control and Safety Program.
  • Must adhere to the Lockout/Tagout program.
  • Perform daily checks on company provided vehicle.
  • Able to decipher and repair electrical problems.
  • Working from blueprints, drawings, layouts or other specifications to locate and diagnose trouble in electrical system or HVAC equipment.
  • Calibrates timers, thermostats, and adjusts contact points.
  • Cleans and washes parts using wire brush, buffer, and solvent to remove carbon, grease and dust.
  • Replaces worn or defective parts such as switches, pumps, bearings, transmissions, belts, gears, blowers, and defective wiring.
  • Replaces electrical receptacles, wire switches, fixtures, and motors.
  • Installs, services, repairs, and diagnoses environmental-control systems in residences and facilities.
  • Mounts compressor and condenser units on platforms or floor.
  • Will install, repair and service air conditioners, boilers, furnaces, and air handler units
  • Performs all other position related duties as assigned or requested.

Minimum Position Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:

  • Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
  • Must have at least 4 years’ experience in commercial and residential HVAC, acquired through HVAC Technical School.
  • Must have a Universal EPA Certificate.
  • Must have a valid driver’s license.
  • Must be able to listen with comprehension to assist customers with problems.
  • Ability to use good judgment and common sense when performing job functions, ability to follow written and verbal instructions, ability to be punctual.
  • Must have patience to work under sometimes stressful conditions.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance.

Compensation Details:

$39.06

The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

Benefits Overview:

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
  • Educational reimbursement
  • Parental leave
  • Employee stock purchase plan
  • Tax-saving options
  • Disability and life insurance
  • Pet insurance

_Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits._

Original Posting:

04/16/2026 - Until Filled

Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed, marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low-income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and supplemental language at Labor Laws Posters (https://postings.govdocs.com/#/vxSkbztPuAwwxfs) .

About Amentum

Amentum

Amentum is one of the largest government services and engineering companies supporting the U.S. military, intelligence community, and federal agencies. Headquartered in Virginia with more than 50,000 employees worldwide, Amentum delivers mission-critical support across defense, cybersecurity, engineering, logistics, intelligence, aviation, nuclear, and space operations. The company plays a major role in helping government agencies solve complex national security and infrastructure challenges.

For job seekers, Amentum offers a wide variety of career opportunities across engineering, cybersecurity, intelligence, logistics, IT, aviation maintenance, program management, and cleared government support roles. The company is especially attractive to veterans, transitioning military personnel, and security-cleared professionals looking to continue supporting national security missions while building long-term career stability. Amentum also has a strong reputation for career mobility, education support, and mission-focused work across hundreds of federal programs.

Unlike many companies focused on a single niche, Amentum supports a broad range of high-impact missions—from military readiness and intelligence operations to NASA programs, cyber modernization, and critical infrastructure support. Employees often work on programs that directly support the Department of Defense, intelligence agencies, and federal civilian missions, creating opportunities to build diverse experience while contributing to meaningful national security outcomes.

As government investment continues to grow in cyber, space, engineering, and mission modernization, Amentum remains one of the strongest employers in the government contracting sector. For professionals seeking a stable, mission-driven career with opportunities for advancement, technical growth, and meaningful impact, Amentum continues to stand out as a top employer in defense and federal services.

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