Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic

Agricultural Research ServiceManhattan, Kansas

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Job type: Not stated by the source
Department: Department of Agriculture
Salary: USD 31–36 per hour (as published by the source)
Posted: 2026-11-12
Applications close: 2026-11-25 · Closes in 13 days

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This position is located with the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service (ARS), Plains Area, National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility (NBAF), Manhattan, Kansas. In this position, you will be an integral member of Facilities Engineering Office, performing a full range of activities involved in maintaining and repairing a variety of air conditioning and cooling unit systems.

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