Border Patrol Mechanic Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Capital Brand Group, LLC (CBG) is hiring six (6) HVAC Mechanics — four (4) for the San Diego Sector and two (2) for the El Centro Sector — to support our federal Building Maintenance & Operations contract with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). This is the largest single hiring effort on this contract.

Location: San Diego, CA or El Centro, CA — assigned sector facilities

Openings: 6 total — four (4) in the San Diego Sector, two (2) in the El Centro Sector

Pay Rate: $31.45/hour (full-time, non-exempt, SCA-covered)

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM, with on-call rotation for emergency response

Reports To: Sector Service Manager

POSITION SUMMARY

Perform preventive maintenance, diagnostics, and repair on HVAC and refrigeration systems across CBP facilities including Border Patrol stations, checkpoints, and support buildings. This is a field position — you will work across multiple sites throughout your assigned sector.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

- Perform scheduled preventive maintenance on HVAC, refrigeration, and mechanical systems in accordance with the approved PM Guide, manufacturer recommendations, and applicable codes

- Complete monthly filter changes at all assigned facility locations

- Diagnose, test, and repair HVAC equipment malfunctions; restore systems to normal operating condition

- Correct equipment deficiencies detected during PM before departing the job site

- Respond to Emergency, Urgent, and Routine service calls within contract-required timeframes

- Complete PM services within eight (8) hours of scheduled service unless otherwise approved

- Document all work in TRIRIGA via government-provisioned mobile device: work performed, equipment and asset ID, parts used or replaced, time on site, and CBP verifier

- Obtain CBP personnel signature on field work order tickets

- Ensure replacement HVAC parts meet current Energy Star SEER standards

- Maintain refrigerant usage logs and comply with all EPA refrigerant handling and reporting requirements

- Immediately report any potential safety or hazardous condition

- Maintain assigned vehicle, tools, and inventory

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

- Qualified journeyman in the HVAC trade, or comparable training, experience, and ability

- EPA Section 608 Universal Certification (required)

- Sound mechanical aptitude; ability to read and comprehend technical manuals, drawings, diagrams, and manufacturer technical data

- Working knowledge of diagnosis, testing, and repair across commercial HVAC equipment types

- Ability to obtain and maintain a favorable CBP Background Investigation

- Valid California driver's license and clean driving record

- Ability to work in outdoor desert and coastal conditions, at heights, in confined spaces, and to lift up to 50 lbs

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

- A/C and refrigeration certificate from an accredited technical program

- HVAC Contractor License

- EPA Type II and Type III

- OSHA 10 or OSHA 30

- Boiler, chiller, or building automation systems experience

- Prior federal facilities maintenance experience

- Bilingual English/Spanish

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

- Must wear company uniform with permanently or semi-permanently affixed company identification, plus government-furnished badge, no later than ten (10) working days after entering on duty

- Must observe all CBP security protocols at every facility; failure results in immediate removal from site

- Personnel without final favorable CBP BI adjudication must be escorted at all times by a badged employee

SECURITY REQUIREMENT

All positions require the ability to obtain and maintain a favorable CBP Background Investigation. Candidates will complete the Background Investigation Requirements Determination (BIRD) document and a Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) authorization form. Employment is contingent on successful pre-employment screening, including county, national, and federal criminal database searches and drug screening. Employees may begin work while the BI is in process but must be escorted at all times by a badged employee until final favorable adjudication. Any employee whose BI is placed on hold or returns unfavorable will be removed from the contract until a favorable determination is obtained.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work is performed at CBP-owned and leased facilities across Southern California, including Border Patrol stations, checkpoints, ports of entry, and firing ranges. Government normal duty hours are Monday through Friday, 0700–1600. No work is scheduled on federal holidays. Emergency situations — service disruptions, unscheduled outages, contingency incidents — may require work outside normal duty hours.

COMPENSATION NOTE

Positions identified as SCA-covered are compensated in accordance with the applicable Service Contract Act Wage Determination for Southern California, including the required health and welfare fringe benefit, paid vacation, and paid holidays.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

CBG is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

INCUMBENT PERSONNEL

Qualified incumbent personnel currently performing on this contract are strongly encouraged to apply and will receive priority consideration.

Capital Brand Group, LLC (CBG) is a full-service firm specializing in Construction, Facility Operation & Maintenance, Construction Management, Mechanical, Engineering, and Energy Services for public and private organizations. We are a fast-paced growing company, with opportunities for growth for our employees. CBG was for the third year in a row made the INC 500 list of 500 Fastest Growing Companies in America! Washington Business Journal selected CBG as a 2021 Best Place to Work in the DC Metro. As a company, and as individuals, we hold ourselves to the highest standard of conduct. We honor our agreements and are honest in our communications. Our relationships with clients, team members, and the community are based on openness, respect, and opportunities to help one another grow and succeed.