Journeyman HVAC Installer – Commercial HVAC Systems

Location: Fort Knox, Kentucky
Company: TeamGOV, Inc.
Employment Type: Full-Time
Project: Federal Military Installation – HVAC Installation and Modernization

Position Summary

TeamGOV is seeking an experienced Journeyman HVAC Installer to support HVAC installation, replacement, and modernization work at Fort Knox, Kentucky.

This is a hands-on commercial HVAC position supporting facilities throughout an active United States Army installation.

The work includes a broad range of systems, including:

• Water-source heat pumps
• HVAC equipment connected to geothermal building loops
• Packaged rooftop units
• Split systems and heat pumps
• Air-handling units
• Pumps and hydronic piping
• Exhaust and ventilation systems
• Ductwork and air-distribution components
• Refrigerant and condensate piping
• HVAC controls and equipment electrical connections

Although many Fort Knox facilities use geothermal or central water-loop systems, this position is primarily focused on the building-side equipment and systems connected to those loops. The selected installer will not be expected to specialize in geothermal well drilling or well-field construction.

We are looking for a well-rounded commercial HVAC installer who can support complete projects from demolition and equipment removal through installation, startup, testing, punch-list completion, and final turnover.

Primary Responsibilities

• Install, replace, and modify commercial HVAC equipment throughout Fort Knox facilities.
• Install and replace water-source heat pumps connected to existing geothermal or central building-loop systems.
• Install packaged rooftop units, split systems, heat pumps, air-handling units, fan-coil units, exhaust fans, ventilation equipment, and related HVAC components.
• Remove existing equipment and prepare work areas for new installations.
• Set, level, secure, and connect new HVAC equipment.
• Install and modify supply, return, outside-air, and exhaust ductwork.
• Install transitions, dampers, diffusers, grilles, registers, flexible connections, and related air-distribution components.
• Install refrigerant piping, condensate piping, hydronic piping, valves, strainers, pumps, fittings, hangers, supports, and insulation.
• Connect building-side HVAC equipment to existing geothermal, condenser-water, or hydronic distribution loops.
• Measure, cut, thread, groove, press, solder, and braze piping using approved installation methods.
• Recover refrigerant and properly evacuate, pressure-test, charge, and commission refrigerant systems.
• Install equipment curbs, roof penetrations, flashing, pipe supports, vibration isolation, and weatherproofing components as required.
• Coordinate crane picks, equipment delivery, rigging, shutdowns, and access requirements with project supervision.
• Install equipment control wiring, disconnect whips, sensors, thermostats, actuators, and related low-voltage components within the employee’s qualifications.
• Coordinate final power connections and controls integration with electricians and building-automation personnel.
• Read and follow construction drawings, mechanical plans, equipment schedules, specifications, submittals, piping diagrams, and manufacturer instructions.
• Lay out equipment, piping, ductwork, and supports before installation.
• Identify conflicts involving structure, electrical systems, plumbing, piping, ceilings, ductwork, and existing building conditions.
• Assist with flushing, purging, filling, cleaning, balancing, and leak testing of water-loop and hydronic systems.
• Support equipment startup, commissioning, functional testing, and troubleshooting.
• Verify temperatures, pressures, water flow, airflow, voltage, amperage, refrigerant conditions, rotation, and equipment operation.
• Complete startup sheets, installation checklists, test records, daily reports, equipment documentation, and project photographs.
• Correct punch-list items and support final inspection and project turnover.
• Protect occupied facilities, furnishings, roofing systems, ceilings, and government property during installation.
• Maintain clean, orderly, and safe work areas.
• Follow Fort Knox safety, security, environmental, access, hot-work, lockout/tagout, and work-control requirements.

Required Qualifications

• Journeyman-level commercial HVAC installation experience.