EchoStar Corporation (NASDAQ: SATS) is a premier global provider of satellite communication solutions. Headquartered in Englewood, Colo., and conducting business around the globe, EchoStar is a pioneer in communications technologies through its Hughes Network Systems and EchoStar Satellite Services business segments. For more information, visit echostar.com. Follow @EchoStar on Twitter.

Today, our brands include EchoStar, Hughes, DISH TV, Sling TV, Boost Infinite, Boost Mobile, DISH Wireless, OnTech and GenMobile.

EchoStar has an exciting opportunity for an HVAC Mechanic in our Hughes Network Systems division. This position will be located at our headquarters in Germantown, MD.

Responsibilities:

• Assists workers engaged in installation, repair, and service of environmental control systems.
• Fabricate, assemble, and install ductwork and chassis parts.
• Cuts, bends, fits, threads, and joins piping and tubing.
• Installs air and water filters.
• Adjust controls as necessary.
• Connects, adjusts, and troubleshoots temperature control systems.
• Lubricates fans, motors, and control units.
• Other duties as required. 

*This list is not meant to be a comprehensive inventory of all duties and responsibilities assigned to this position. (Painting, Cleaning, Snow removal and general building maintenance as required)

Basic Requirements:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• 7 years of experience troubleshooting, servicing, repairing and/or replacing medium to large commercial HVAC (not residential) systems with minimal supervision.
• 5 years’ experience at the Journeyman level.
• Prior experience with a 24/7 critical facility.
• Current Journeyman HVAC Licenses in any state
• EPA Certification/CFC Licenses
• Experience reading/following blueprints or engineering specifications.

Essential Job Duties:

• Ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Ability to stand for 3 hrs. at a time. The ability to walk and/or climb stairs and ladders.
• Ability to perform fine manipulation with fingers and hands.
• Ability to sit for long periods or stand for long periods.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of Refrigeration, Heating and Air Conditioning systems Including chillers, cooling towers, Computer Room Air Conditioner Units (DX and Chilled water) RTU’s, (DX and chilled water) and Air Handling Units
• Certified in stick welding (SMAW)
• Ability to braze and solder all sizes of refrigerant piping
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. 
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
• Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Flexibility to work overtime/weekends as necessary.

The base pay range shown is a guideline. Individual total compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level and competencies. Candidates need to successfully complete a pre-employment screen, which may include a drug test and DMV check.

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Compensation Range

Annual Salary: $51,000.00 - $73,000.00

EchoStar is committed to offering a comprehensive and competitive benefits package. Our programs are designed to provide you with the ability to customize your benefits to best meet the needs of you and your family. Our philosophy for these programs is to support and encourage healthy living and wellness. Our benefits package covers it all–from healthcare savings plans to education assistance and more!

• Financial:  401(k) retirement savings plan with company match; employee stock purchase plan; profit-sharing; company-paid life insurance, AD&D and disability

• Work-Life Balance:  Paid Time Off (PTO), company-paid holidays, health and wellness events, exercise and sports facilities (locations may vary)

• Employee Incentives:  Tuition reimbursement, employee referral program, year round employee events and community programs, discounts on Dish Network and HughesNet

• Health:  Medical, Dental, Vision, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Health Savings Account (HSA) with opportunities to earn employer contributions; Health Care, Dependent Care and Transportation Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

EchoStar and its Affiliated Companies are committed to developing and promoting an inclusive workplace. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer- Veteran/Disability. We will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, protected veteran status, disability, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law.  U.S. Persons or those able to obtain and maintain U.S. government security clearances may be required for certain positions. EEO is the law.