Facilities, Lead Technician (HVAC Specialist) (ONSITE - DULLES VA)

RTX (Raytheon); Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks of vacation

Generous 401(k) with employer matching

Tuition reimbursement

Student Loan Repayment Program

Life and disability coverage

Additional voluntary insurance options

Job summary

RTX is seeking a Facilities Lead Technician (HVAC Specialist) to lead maintenance and repairs for complex HVAC systems at our Virginia site. You will supervise performance, coordinate with contractors, and ensure safety and reliability of mechanical systems.

Ideal candidate has 8+ years of experience, EPA certification, and strong skills in troubleshooting, BAS interfaces, and reading blueprints. Onsite role with comprehensive benefits and career growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8+ years of facilities HVAC technician and leadership experience.
• Universal EPA Certification and hands-on HVAC maintenance expertise.
• Strong knowledge of pneumatic controls, thermostats, VAV boxes, and schematics.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate maintenance, repairs, and preventive tasks for HVAC systems.
• Act as primary contact for escalations, service requests, and facility emergencies.
• Oversee external contractors for MEP work with safety and quality controls.
• Support CMMS for routine and preventive maintenance activities.
• Review drawings, specs, and blueprints to install or modify systems.

Skills

Team Leadership

HVAC Troubleshooting

BAS Knowledge

Blueprint Reading

Effective Communication

Education

AA/AS degree

Universal EPA Certification

Tools

Trane Tracer

Johnson Controls Metasys

Honeywell BAS

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-09-17

Country: United States of America

Location: US-VA-DULLES-760 ~ 22260 Pacific Blvd ~ BLDG 60

Position Role Type: Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access certain necessary systems.

Security Clearance Type: None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status: Not Required

About RTX

At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world's most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

Position

The following position is to join our RTX Enterprise Services Facilities Team :
RTX has an opening for a Facilities, Lead Technician (HVAC Specialist) (Lead Tech, Facilities) position.

What You Will Do

• Team Leadership & Administration.
• Serve as the primary contact for operational escalations, urgent service requests, and facility emergencies.
• Oversee external contractors for specialized MEP (mechanical, electrical, plumbing) work, ensuring safety compliance and quality control.
• Assist with Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) for routine repairs and preventative maintenance tasks.
• Perform hands-on maintenance, diagnostic testing, and advanced troubleshooting for chillers, boilers, RTUs, AHUs, VRF systems, and cooling towers.
• Monitor, and optimize Building Automation Systems (BAS) to ensure workplace comfort and maximum energy efficiency.
• Lead preventative maintenance schedules across all mechanical systems to extend equipment life and minimize operational downtime.
• Perform EPA-compliant refrigerant recovery, charging, and documentation.
• Work from drawings, sketches and manuals to perform system installation work, adjust and replace component assemblies and parts as required to restore service.
• Assist others responsible for completing complex projects for new and refurbished systems.
• Perform similar duties throughout the facility within the scope and skill level of this job description.
• Assist other trades working on joint projects where common skill crossover provides the opportunity for shared responsibilities and more effective use of available skills.
• Adhere to all local, state, and federal building codes, practices, and regulations.
• You will be required to carry a pager and be available for after-hours support on a rotational basis with the other team members.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Minimum of 8+ years of facilities HVAC technician and leadership experience and an AA/AS degree (or other 2-year post high school training).
• Universal EPA Certification.
• Hands-on experience in commercial HVAC troubleshooting, repair, and operational maintenance.
• General knowledge of Pneumatic controls, thermostats and VAV Boxes.
• Service and repair of environmental-control systems associated with mechanical systems.
• Working knowledge of HVAC Schematics, electronic wiring diagrams, and architectural/mechanical blueprints.
• Deep expertise reading complex schematics, electrical ladder diagrams, and building blueprints.
• Proficiency in diagnostic tools, digital manifolds, and BAS interface platforms (e.g., Trane Tracer, Johnson Controls Metasys, Honeywell).
• Strong project organization, clear verbal communication, and confidence leading team members under deadline pressure.

Qualifications We Prefer

• OSHA 10 or 30 Certification.
• Journeyman HVAC License.
• Perform other maintenance-related tasks, such as troubleshooting and maintaining pump systems, compressed air, vacuum systems, etc.
• Proficiency in the maintenance of large air handlers and roof top units.

What We Offer

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
• Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
• Oiva Health, fertility, and family planning
• Adoption Assistance