Field Service Technician 3, HVAC

Compu Dynamics; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 61,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Birthday Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

Volunteer Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Compu Dynamics is seeking a Field Service Technician 3, HVAC to manage complex mechanical service scopes in data center environments. You will diagnose and repair chillers, cooling towers, CRAC/CRAH units, humidification, and controls, while setting on-site quality and safety standards.

You’ll back up the Field Superintendent on escalations and balance workloads. You will lead multi-technician jobs, mentor junior technicians, and review documentation for accuracy before submission.

Qualifications

• Expert-level HVAC skills on complex commercial and critical-environment cooling equipment.
• Proven ability to lead and sequence multi-technician, multi-day jobs.
• Strong diagnostic ability across refrigeration, airside, and controls systems.
• Strong coaching and mentoring skills; leads without formal authority.
• Documentation thorough enough to support accurate billing and a reliable job history.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex service scopes independently and schedule multi-day jobs.
• Provide diagnostics and repair on complex mechanical plant including chillers and CRAC/CRAH units.
• Maintain on-site quality and safety standards and support escalations.
• Direct junior technicians on-site as lead technician and mentor them.
• Represent Compu Dynamics professionally at customer sites and manage on-site communications.

Skills

HVAC expertise

Field leadership

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Education

EPA 608 Universal certification

OSHA 10 certification

NATE or manufacturer certifications preferred

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

At Compu Dynamics, we don’t just build infrastructure—we create the backbone of the digital future. As North America’s premier technology infrastructure design-build partner, we design, construct, and maintain mission-critical data centers for some of the world’s most innovative companies. With roots in one of the fastest-growing data center markets in the world, our growth is as intentional as our impact.

Job Summary

The Field Service Technician 3, HVAC handles the most complex mechanical service scopes independently, leads multi-technician jobs, and mentors junior technicians in the field. That means expert diagnostics and repair on chillers, cooling towers, CRAC/CRAH units, humidification, and controls. This tech sets the on-site quality and safety example and backs up the Field Superintendent on escalations, quality reviews, and workload balance. It’s the last step on the technician ladder before superintendent.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Field Work Execution

• Execute the most complex service scopes independently; sequence multi-day and multi-trade work.
• Provide expert diagnostics and repair on complex mechanical plant, including chillers, cooling towers, CRAC/CRAH units, humidification, and controls. Handle the issues other technicians can’t, and serve as a capable second on escalations.
• Set the on-site quality example; check own and others’ work against applicable codes, manufacturer specifications, and quality standards before closeout.
• Support other technicians on difficult jobs; direct junior technicians on-site as lead technician.
• Represent Compu Dynamics professionally at every customer site, including handling sensitive situations with tact.

Site Leadership and Mentoring

• Serve as lead technician on multi-technician jobs; assign on-site tasks and keep the job sequenced and moving.
• Provide hands‑on mentorship to junior technicians; coach on troubleshooting, quality, and safe practices.
• Lead job site safety reviews on multi-technician jobs; stop unsafe work and reinforce PPE and safety discipline.
• Review junior technicians’ documentation for completeness before submission.
• Take a lead role in the on‑call rotation and help the Superintendent balance workload when things get busy.

Materials and Job Cost Support

• Review materials against scope before mobilization; flag specification gaps to the Superintendent.
• Help identify acceptable substitute materials on‑site when specified items are unavailable.
• Flag scope growth and cost impacts early; support accurate job costing.
• Maintain company‑issued tools and equipment; advise on tooling needs for complex scopes.

Documentation and Communication

• Document work thoroughly so billing is accurate and the next visit goes smoothly, noting scope deviations, additional work found, and site conditions.
• Resolve routine field issues before escalation; provide clear technical detail when escalating to the Superintendent.
• Identify additional service opportunities on‑site and communicate them to the account manager.

Safety and Compliance

• Perform all work in compliance with OSHA standards, company safety policies, and applicable codes.
• Maintain trade credentials current; mentor junior technicians on licensure and certification paths.
• Report safety incidents, near‑misses, and hazards to the Superintendent immediately; support incident follow‑up.

Qualifications and Skills

• Expert‑level HVAC skills on complex commercial and critical‑environment cooling equipment.
• Proven ability to lead and sequence multi‑technician, multi‑day jobs.
• Strong diagnostic ability across refrigeration, airside, and controls systems.
• Strong coaching and mentoring skills; leads without formal authority.
• Documentation thorough enough to support accurate billing and a reliable job history.

Required Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 5+ years of field experience in commercial HVAC systems, including experience leading work on‑site.
• EPA 608 Universal certification required; NATE or manufacturer certifications preferred.
• OSHA 10 certification required; OSHA 30 preferred.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Experience with data center or critical environment cooling strongly preferred.

Success Factors and Company Values

• Professionalism: Sets the professional example for the crew on every site.
• Exceeding Expectations: Helps the people around them get better and pushes field quality higher.
• Mutual Respect: Coaches without talking down to people and keeps multi-tech jobs feeling collaborative.
• Integrity: Insists on honest documentation and straight talk about scope, from self and crew alike.
• Safety: Leads by example on safety and reinforces safe habits in junior techs.

Work Environment and Physical Demands

Field‑based. Daily travel to customer sites across the service region. Work environments include mechanical rooms, electrical rooms, data centers, rooftops, and commercial facilities. Physical demands include lifting up to 50 pounds, climbing, working in confined spaces, and extended periods of standing. Participation in the on‑call rotation, including occasional nights, weekends, and holidays, is required.

Compu Dynamics Pay Range

$44—$56 USD

Compu Dynamics offers a comprehensive benefits package that supports the health, well‑being, and growth of our team members. Full-time employees are eligible for:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance – effective the first of the month following hire, with plans currently offered through Cigna.

• 401(k) Retirement Plan – automatic enrollment at 3% on your date of hire; company match up to 4% (with a 7% contribution needed to receive the full match), plus profit‑sharing opportunities.

• Employer‑Paid Life Insurance – coverage equal to 1x your salary.

• Short‑Term Disability (STD) – fully paid by Compu Dynamics.

• Voluntary Benefits – including Long‑Term Disability, supplemental life insurance (employee, spouse, children), Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity coverage.

• Paid Time Off (PTO) – accrue up to 160 hours (4 weeks) annually, beginning after 60 days of employment.

• Paid Holidays – 7 company‑observed holidays plus a floating holiday.

• Birthday Time Off – 8 hours of paid time off during your birthday month.

• Paid Parental Leave – 8 weeks maternity leave and 2 weeks paternity leave, concurrent with FMLA.

• Volunteer Time Off (VTO) – 40 hours annually for community service.

• Boot Reimbursement – up to $150 annually, available from your first day.

• Tool Reimbursement – $250 annually, available after 60 days.

• Tuition Reimbursement – up to $5,000 annually for approved educational programs.

Compu Dynamics provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

Compu Dynamics complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfers, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Compu Dynamics expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, genetic information, disability or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Compu Dynamics employees to perform their expected job duties is absolutely not tolerated.