Light Industrial/Manufacturing

HVAC Mechanic 3 El Segundo, CA Posted: 9/30/2026

Job Description

Job ID#:

225494

Job Category:

Light Industrial/Manufacturing

Position Type:

Associate - W2

Duration:

52

Shift:

1

PDS Defense, Inc. is seeking a HVAC Mechanic 3, in El Segundo, CA. Job ID#225494

Job Description:

This hands-on position requires knowledge and experience in repairs and maintenance of facilities and/or machines and equipment. The role is fully on-site; hybrid or remote work is not available.

Key Responsibilities:

Perform repairs and maintenance in plant or office facilities, or on machines and equipment (AHUs, Chillers, Cooling Towers, VAVs, Heaters, Boilers, Air Compressors, Air Dryers, Coolers, Freezers).

Conduct routine, periodic, or special inspections to determine necessary repair and maintenance work to prevent breakdowns.

Use hand and power tools to troubleshoot, test, inspect, and repair machines and equipment.

Review and follow blueprints, sketches, layouts, wiring diagrams, drawings, and specifications.

Install, service, modify, rebuild, repair, and perform preventive maintenance on HVAC and refrigeration systems in accordance with applicable building codes and safety regulations.

Monitor and maintain centralized HVAC building automation systems, including pneumatic systems and direct digital control

Document and maintain records for the Maintenance Department, including preventive maintenance activities and service reports.

Be physically capable of working in high places from ladders, able to lift over 50 lbs, and follow exacting written and verbal instructions.

Work on an on-call basis and handle responsibilities assigned by management.

Basic Qualifications:

High School Diploma or equivalent, with 4 years of experience in HVAC, chillers, cooling towers, plumbing, and mechanical systems.

Must own Basic HVAC Tools

Must possess a Universal EPA License 608 and an Active California Driver's License.

Ability to work 9/80A Schedule

Required for All Levels:

Experience working in one or more of the maintenance trades: machine and equipment repair, machine controls, and/or electrical.

Familiarity with electrical/electronic components related to air conditioning and refrigeration equipment.

Experience working within a Central Plant.

Preferred Qualifications:

Written and Verbal Communication Skills

Strong Interpersonal Skills.

Ability to obtain and maintain a Security Clearance.

Strong commercial HVAC and refrigeration experience.

Experience in Aerospace/Defense Industry.

Strong computer, math, analytical, and planning skills.

Experience with building maintenance management and tracking systems (work orders, Computer-Aided Facilities Management, Maximo).

Knowledge of building automation control systems and troubleshooting I/O.

Good communication skills and experience with Microsoft Outlook

Experience working on HVAC equipment in a manufacturing environment that serves production machines.

Benefits offered to vary by the contract. Depending on your temporary assignment, benefits may include direct deposit, free career counseling services, 401(k), select paid holidays, short-term disability insurance, skills training, employee referral bonus, affordable medical coverage plan, and DailyPay (in some locations). For a full description of benefits available to you, be sure to talk with your recruiter.

Job Requirements

Minimum Security Clearance:

No Clearance

Military connected talent encouraged to apply.

VEVRAA Federal Contractor / Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals / Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act

• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance

• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers

• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

VEVRAA Federal Contractor / Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals / Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled