HVAC Equipment Mechanic

Copper River Technologies is seeking an experienced HVAC Equipment Mechanic to join our team supporting commercial and industrial facilities. In this role, you’ll install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair a wide range of HVAC and refrigeration systems—including equipment supporting large office buildings, warehouses, aircraft hangars, hospitals, data centers, and other specialized environments in Crane, IN.

 Responsibilities (include but are not limited to):

• Install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair commercial and industrial HVAC and refrigeration systems.
• Diagnose mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and refrigeration system issues.
• Service equipment including chillers, compressors, condensers, evaporators, pumps, motors, fans, valves, thermostats, and controls.
• Check system pressures, temperatures, refrigerant levels, and overall equipment performance.
• Charge refrigeration systems and perform leak testing.
• Disassemble, repair, and reassemble HVAC and refrigeration components.
• Install and connect piping, tubing, controls, gauges, and related equipment.
• Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, specifications, and technical instructions.
• Use diagnostic and precision tools such as multimeters, pressure gauges, vacuum pumps, thermometers, and other HVAC test equipment.
• Identify equipment deficiencies and make adjustments or repairs to keep systems operating safely and efficiently.
• Follow all applicable safety, environmental, refrigerant-handling, and facility procedures.

Essential Job Qualifications and Requirements:

• Certification:
  • EPA Section 608 Universal Certification

• Experience:
  • Hands-on experience working with commercial or industrial HVAC and refrigeration systems
  • Experience working with HVAC diagnostic and testing equipment

• Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  • Strong knowledge of refrigeration cycles, heat transfer, chilled-water systems, and environmental control systems
  • Ability to troubleshoot complex mechanical and electrical systems
  • Ability to read blueprints, schematics, and technical documentation

• Physical & Work Requirements
  • This is a hands-on position that may require:
    • Lifting up to 40 pounds independently
    • Climbing ladders and scaffolding
    • Working on rooftops, in equipment rooms, confined spaces, and other challenging environments
    • Standing, walking, bending, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and reaching
    • Working indoors and outdoors in hot, cold, noisy, or occasionally poorly ventilated environments

• Additional Requirements
  • Subject to pre-employment and annual physical examinations.
  • Subject to random drug testing
  • Must obtain and maintain required certifications, licenses, and security clearance, as applicable
  • May require overtime, emergency callback, weekend/holiday work, and approximately 1–2 days of travel per month

About Copper River & The Native Village of Eyak:

Owned by the Native Village of Eyak (NVE), a federally recognized Alaska Native Tribe, the Copper River Family of Companies are a collection of entities that deliver a complementary set of solutions and services to support the diverse missions and requirements of our clients. Proud participants of the Small Business Administration’s (SBA) 8(a) Business Development Program since 2006, our companies consist of both current and graduation SBA 8(a) entities. It is our collective purpose to support the Tribe and diversify the NVE’s ability to facilitate economic advancement.

The income generated from our companies helps the Native Village of Eyak fund health and social services, economic development, natural resource/environmental education, jobs, job training, and other benefits to the NVE in a manner that is consistent with Alaskan Native cultural values and traditions.

Copper River’s Culture

The Copper River Family of Companies has a positive, supportive, and thriving culture. At the foundation of our culture is a focus on collaboration. No matter your role or which operating company you work for, we are ONE TEAM working toward the same goals for our customers and for our collective owner- The Native Village of Eyak. How we treat each other is just as important as the work we deliver.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Flexible Spending Account - healthcare and dependent care
• Health Savings Account - high deductible medical plan
• Retirement 401(k) with employer match
• Open leave policy and paid holidays
• Additional benefits including tuition reimbursement, transportation expense account, employee assistance program, and more! 

Note: Benefits are offered based on employment classification and applicable contract requirements. Eligibility may vary by position.

Disclaimer:

The Copper River Family of Companies provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.