HVAC AC Mechanic Operator

Akicita Federal is hiring AC Mechanic Operators to support facility maintenance operations for the Department of Veterans Affairs Central Alabama Veterans Healthcare System (CAVHCS) in Montgomery, AL. In this role, you will keep critical HVAC and mechanical systems running smoothly across VA medical campus facilities that serve veterans every day. This is a full-time, on-site position working Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM.

- Operate, inspect, and maintain air conditioning and HVAC mechanical systems across VA medical campus buildings

- Diagnose equipment malfunctions and perform repairs to restore systems to proper working order

- Conduct routine preventive maintenance checks on mechanical components, fittings, and associated equipment

- Respond to facility work orders and emergency maintenance requests in a timely manner

- Utilize hand tools and power tools common to the HVAC/mechanical trade

- Rotate between the Montgomery and Tuskegee VA campuses as operational needs require

- Document completed work and communicate status updates to campus supervisors

What sets candidates apart:

- Prior experience performing HVAC or mechanical maintenance in a healthcare, government, or large institutional facility environment

- EPA Section 608 refrigerant handling certification or equivalent HVAC trade credential

- Familiarity with preventive maintenance programs and work order management systems

- Previous experience working on VA or other federal government facilities

- Ability to adapt quickly to shifting priorities across multiple campus locations

About Akicita FederalAkicita Federal is a Native American-owned federal contractor delivering healthcare, clinical, IT, and program-support services across the Indian Health Service, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and other federal agencies. We hire the people who do the work — clinicians, analysts, engineers, support staff — and we treat them like the professionals they are.

Equal Opportunity EmployerAkicita Federal is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Akicita Federal complies with the Indian Preference provisions of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (P.L. 93-638) where applicable.