Building HVAC Technician

Socket.dev; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Health savings accounts

Retirement savings plan

Life and disability insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Cushman & Wakefield is seeking a Building HVAC Technician to install, maintain, and repair HVAC systems in commercial facilities. The role blends electrical, mechanical, and plumbing work to ensure reliable operation and clean indoor air quality.

The ideal candidate will have EPA 608 certification, a HS diploma or GED with HVAC postsecondary training or apprenticeship, and relevant licenses or significant experience. On-site work with competitive pay and benefits offered.

Qualifications

• EPA Section 608 Certification required.
• High school diploma or GED plus 6–24 months of formal postsecondary HVAC education or a 3–5 year apprenticeship.
• Local State Licenses preferred; 10 years' experience may be required.

Responsibilities

• System Installation: Assembling and setting up furnaces, air conditioning units, heat pumps, and ductwork.
• Routine Maintenance: Testing basic functions, checking refrigerant lines, cleaning coils, and replacing filters to keep systems running safely.
• Diagnostics & Repairs: Troubleshooting electrical wiring faults, replacing faulty compressors, or tracking down airflow blockages
• Automation Management: Interfacing with computer-managed Building Automation Systems (BAS) to calibrate sensors and maximize facility energy efficiency.

Skills

Electrical Aptitude

Mechanical Know-How

Plumbing & Piping

Chiller/Tower experience

Education

EPA Section 608 Certification

High school diploma or GED + HVAC postsecondary education or apprenticeship

Local State Licenses

Job description

Job Title

Building HVAC Technician

Job Description Summary

Building HVAC technician is a skilled tradesperson responsible for installing, maintaining, and repairing the heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems that control indoor temperature and air quality. Operating at the crossroads of electrical work, mechanics, and plumbing, these professionals ensure systems run efficiently while safely handling complex refrigerants and combustion equipment.

Job Description

Core Job Responsibilities

• System Installation:Assembling and setting up furnaces, air conditioning units, heat pumps, and ductwork.
• Routine Maintenance:Testing basic functions, checking refrigerant lines, cleaning coils, and replacing filters to keep systems running safely.
• Diagnostics & Repairs:Troubleshooting electrical wiring faults, replacing faulty compressors, or tracking down airflow blockages
• Automation Management:Interfacing with computer-managed Building Automation Systems (BAS) to calibrate sensors and maximize facility energy efficiency.

Specialized Technical Skills

• Electrical Aptitude:Reading complex wiring diagrams and tracking power loads.
• Mechanical Know-How:Tuning moving parts like heavy-duty fans, belts, pulleys, and motor systems.
• Plumbing & Piping:Managing condensate drain lines, refrigerant pipes, and system water loops.
• Chiller/Tower experience a plus

Licensing & Training Requirements

• EPA Section 608 Certification
• Trade Education: hold a high school diploma or GED, complete 6 to 24 months of formal postsecondary education for HVAC (or a 3-5 year apprenticeship),
• Local State Licenses:Preferred and/or 10 years' experience

Cushman & Wakefield also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health, vision, and dental insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life, and disability insurance programs, and paid and unpaid time away from work. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, Cushman and Wakefield provide eligible employees with competitive pay, which may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, total hours worked, job type, business line, and applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

The compensation that will be offered to the successful candidate will depend on factors such as whether the position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement, the geographic area in which the work will be performed, market pay rates in that area, and the candidate’s experience and qualifications.

The company will not pay less than minimum wage for this role.

The compensation for the position is: $39.23 - $46.15

Cushman & Wakefield is an Equal Opportunity employer to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position at Cushman & Wakefield, please call the ADA line at 1-888-365-5406 or email [e-mail]. Please refer to the job title and job location when you contact us.

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