HVAC Controls Technician 4 - (U) - Part-Time -TS/SCI w/ Poly

M.C. Dean; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 68,880 - 82,656; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k) Retirement Plan

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

M.C. Dean is looking for a skilled HVAC Technician in Washington, DC, to support and maintain building mechanical and automation systems. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in HVAC operations and controls, alongside strong troubleshooting skills.

The role includes preventive maintenance, system diagnostics, and compliance with safety policies. This position holds a pay range of $50.00 - $60.00 per hour, with a competitive benefits package including medical and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years of related experience with at least 5 years in HVAC.
• Ability to interpret mechanical, electrical, and control drawings.
• EPA Universal Certification required.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on HVAC equipment.
• Troubleshoot performance issues using Niagara-based BAS.
• Document maintenance actions in CMMS/BAS logs.

Skills

Niagara AX/N4 experience

HVAC operations

Electrical controls

Problem-solving skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

BAS systems

Job description

Job Overview

We are seeking a skilled HVAC Technician with hands‑on Niagara (Tridium) experience to support, troubleshoot, and maintain building mechanical systems and building automation infrastructure. The ideal candidate has strong technical expertise in HVAC operations, controls integration, and BAS networked environments.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on HVAC equipment, including air handlers, VAVs, heat pumps, chillers, boilers, exhaust systems, and related mechanical components.
• Troubleshoot system performance issues using Niagara-based Building Automation Systems (Niagara AX/N4).
• Monitor, adjust, and optimize BAS schedules, setpoints, alarms, and equipment sequences.
• Perform field-level diagnostics on sensors, actuators, controllers, VFDs, and communication wiring.
• Assist with BAS integrations, point‑to‑point testing, and commissioning activities.
• Interpret mechanical, electrical, and control drawings to support repair and upgrade actions.
• Work with engineering and controls teams to implement system improvements and energy‑efficiency strategies.
• Document maintenance actions, system adjustments, and control changes in CMMS/BAS logs.
• Maintain compliance with safety policies, building codes, and operational standards.
• Collaborate with facility managers, contractors, and project teams to support maintenance or installation projects.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of 8 years of related experience, including at least 5 years working in a job shop environment with hands‑on electrical and controls experience.
• At least 5 years of HVAC maintenance, service, or controls experience.
• Working knowledge of Niagara AX or Niagara N4, including system navigation, basic programming adjustments, alarm management, and trend analysis.
• Strong understanding of HVAC control theory, including PID loops and sequence of operations.
• Ability to read and interpret technical schematics, wiring diagrams, and control drawings.
• Experience with low‑voltage control systems; familiarity with BACnet, Modbus, or LonWorks preferred.
• EPA Universal Certification required or ability to obtain.
• Demonstrated problem‑solving skills and the ability to work independently in critical environments.

Clearance Requirement

Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements, including U.S. Citizenship, for access to classified information. Active Top‑Secret/SCI with polygraph clearance required.

License / Certification

• EPA Universal Certification required or ability to obtain.

Preferred Skills

• Niagara N4 certification (Niagara Technical Certification or similar).
• Experience with enterprise BAS systems, dashboards, and graphics updates.
• Familiarity with mechanical plant operations (chillers, boilers, pumps).
• Experience in government, data centers, healthcare, or mission‑critical facilities.

Benefits

• A competitive salary
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Military Reserve pay offset
• Paid maternity leave

Abilities

• The position requires the ability to lift, carry, and move objects weighing up to 50 pounds on a regular basis.
• Relocate a 12‑foot stepladder without assistance.
• Work at various heights up to 60 feet and can climb and maintain balance on scaffolds, aerial lifts, catwalks, and all types of ladders.
• Walk, climb, lift, squat, crawl, kneel, push, pull, and reach overhead on a routine and repetitive basis.
• Possess good vision (may be corrected) and the ability to hear and communicate in English.
• May use a standard ladder without exceeding the weight limit while carrying tools.
• Recognize when something is wrong or likely to go wrong, without necessarily solving the problem; apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
• Combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions.
• See details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
• Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.

Pay Range

USD $50.00 - $60.00 / Hr