HVAC A/C Equipment Mechanic VA Medical Center

NOW HIRING: HVAC A/C Equipment Mechanic — 10 Openings North Texas VA Medical Center | Dallas, TX

Location: 4500 S. Lancaster Rd, Dallas, TX 75216 Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM (day shift only — no nights, no weekends, no on-call) Pay Rate: $42.00 – $48.00/hr, DOE Start Date: September 1, 2026 Contract Length: Base Period + 4 Option Periods Openings: 10 Journeyman HVAC Mechanics

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

We're hiring experienced journeyman HVAC A/C Equipment Mechanics to support the North Texas VA Medical Center in Dallas, TX. This is a long-term federal contract position supporting America's Veterans — you'll work alongside VA engineering staff maintaining mission-critical HVAC and refrigeration systems at one of the nation's premier VA Medical Centers.

WHY THIS OPPORTUNITY STANDS OUT

• Top-tier pay: $42.00 – $48.00/hr based on experience and certifications — well above the DFW-area market
• Long-term stability: multi-year federal contract, base period plus 4 option periods
• Meaningful work: serve America's Veterans at a nationally recognized VA Medical Center
• Monday–Friday day shift only — no nights, no weekends, no on-call rotation
• Federal holidays observed — no holiday work required

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Install, operate, repair, and maintain refrigeration, A/C, heating, and ventilation systems
• Service complex equipment up to 300 HP and large central systems up to 500 tons
• Perform major and minor repairs, troubleshoot refrigerant leaks, and adjust controls
• Service compressors and chemically treat HVAC water systems
• Work with mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic control systems
• Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and wiring diagrams
• Perform daily check-ins/check-outs and submit service logs to the VA COR
• Supervise helpers as needed and coordinate daily tasks with VA personnel

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS — ALL REQUIRED

• Active State of Texas HVAC License
• Minimum 4 years of journeyman-level refrigeration and A/C trade experience
• Siemens building controls training/certification
• OSHA certification (confined space, electrical safety, hazardous environments)
• Ability to read blueprints and mechanical/electrical schematics
• Ability to pass a VA background investigation prior to start
• VA Cyber Security Awareness training (completed prior to or upon start)
• Ability to perform heavy physical labor — lifting, bending, working in cramped and outdoor environments

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Prior experience in a hospital, VA, or other critical infrastructure environment
• Experience with chilled water systems, central plant operations, and pneumatic controls
• EPA 608 Universal Refrigerant Certification
• NATE certification or equivalent

WORK CONDITIONS & PPE

All mechanics must wear the following PPE at all times on site:

• Arc-rated or natural fiber long pants and long-sleeve shirt
• OSHA-approved steel-toed work boots (ANSI Z41.1-1967 compliant)
• Hearing protection and eye protection

Work is performed indoors and outdoors, with exposure to electrical hazards, confined spaces, and extreme temperatures.

COMPENSATION

• $42.00 – $48.00/hr — top-of-market pay for credentialed journeyman mechanics in DFW
• Stable, long-term federal contract — base period plus up to 4 option periods
• Monday–Friday day shift — consistent schedule, no on-call

The VA requires a Letter of Intent. We will send this electronically for signature once your documentation is received.

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