Senior HVAC/Chilling Technician

Location: Fort Stewart, GA – Fort Stewart-Hunter

Type: Non-Exempt

Work Schedule: Full-Time

Compensation: $42.00-$42.00/hr

Benefits: Tessera is proud to offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package to our eligible part-time and full-time employees.

Full-Time benefits of a Senior HVAC/Chilling Technician at Tessera include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & Short-Term Disability Insurance

• Elective 401(k) retirement plan with a 3% employer discretionary contribution after 90-days of employment

• Flexible Spending Accounts for both medical and dependent care

• 11 paid federal holidays, accrual of 12 paid days of vacation at the start of employment, paid sick leave

• Potential shared earning bonus

• Tuition assistance is available after 1 year of employment and potential scholarships for qualified dependents

• Professional development, certifications, and training opportunities

• Verizon wireless discount

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and an engaging wellness program

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility for full-time employees

Tessera is dedicated to “Creating Opportunities for People with Disabilities” by hiring and supporting individuals with disabilities as well as veterans with disabilities. We take pride in our purpose-driven culture, our core values - Inclusion, Partnerships, Integrity - and our commitment to providing a safe and respectful work environment to our employees.

Tessera is seeking a hardworking and expert Senior HVAC/Chilling Technician with a professional attitude.

Typical duties include but are not limited to:

• Perform detailed inspections, troubleshooting, and repairs on a wide variety of commercial HVAC systems and brands (e.g., chillers, boilers, air handling units, rooftop units, split systems, heat pumps, geothermal systems, and associated mechanical equipment).

• Diagnose complex system issues, including capacity, airflow, mechanical, refrigerant, and control problems across multiple facilities.

• Verify compliance of installed equipment and materials with contract requirements, manufacturer specifications, National Mechanical Code, and applicable Army/DoD guidance, recommending acceptance or rejection as appropriate.

• Conduct functional and performance tests to ensure equipment operates properly, reliably, and within design parameters.

• Work with and troubleshoot building automation and control systems including Johnson Controls (JCI), Honeywell, LON/LonWorks, and stand alone digital and analog control systems.

• Diagnose control logic, sensor, actuator, and communication issues impacting system performance and occupant comfort.

• Implement minor control adjustments and recommend larger programming or sequence changes to improve energy efficiency and system reliability.

• Coordinate HVAC system operation with electrical, structural, and other building systems to ensure proper integration and performance.

• Provide technical input to scopes of work, task orders, and contract modifications for HVAC repair, replacement, and modernization projects.

• Support DPW personnel in reviewing contractor submittals, shop drawings, and layout plans for mechanical and control systems; recommend approval, rejection, or required revisions with technical justification.

• Provide field based engineering and technical assessments to DPW leadership, including problem descriptions, root cause analysis, and proposed fixes/solutions for near term and long term remediation.

• Assist in translating technical findings into executable work packages and task orders using appropriate contracting methods (e.g., in house contracts, USACE, IMCOM, or other vehicles as directed).

• Support DPW’s mold mitigation and humidity control efforts by identifying HVAC related causes (e.g., ventilation imbalance, inadequate dehumidification, control sequencing issues) and proposing corrective actions.

• Coordinate with environmental/mold assessment teams to ensure HVAC systems are operated and maintained in a manner that reduces risk of mold growth and maintains acceptable indoor environmental conditions.

• Prepare clear, concise, and technically accurate reports, memorandums, and briefing materials describing HVAC issues, findings, recommended solutions, and associated risks and costs.

• Develop diagrams, sketches, and summary tables to support contract modifications, task orders, and project planning.

• Provide oral and written briefings to DPW leadershi