HVAC Service Mechanic - Top Secret Clearance

Action Facilities Management; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 73,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Gas card

Travel between sites

Job summary

Action Facilities Management in Washington, DC is seeking a Licensed HVAC Technician to troubleshoot, repair, and replace HVAC systems at multiple DC Metro area facilities. The role requires travel between sites and a company vehicle is provided.

Requirements include a Journeyman HVAC license for VA/MD/DC, EPA Universal Certification, and strong communication skills. Shift is 6:00am–2:30pm with potential after-hours callbacks and safety-conscious teamwork.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• HVAC Journeyman license in VA/MD/DC.
• EPA Universal Certification.
• Ability to obtain and maintain Top Secret security clearance.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and e-mail applications.

Responsibilities

• Provide Journeyman level HVAC maintenance on site.
• Perform maintenance, diagnostics, overhauling, installation, and repairs on HVAC equipment and controls.
• Research specifications and ensure proper function per tenant requirements.
• Perform preventative maintenance including filter changes and cleaning components.
• Handle emergency after-hour callbacks as needed.
• Work independently or in teams and provide sound HVAC recommendations.
• Fabricate and install ductwork and chassis parts using metalworking tools.

Skills

Exceptional communication skills

Strong organizational skills

Multi-tasking

Teamwork

Independent working

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

HVAC Journeyman license (VA/MD/DC)

EPA Universal Certification

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Email applications

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Washington, DC, Salary Range: $53.00 - $57.00 Hourly, The Licensed HVAC Technician will be assigned to a variety of work tickets including troubleshooting, repair, replacement (in part or in whole) of HVAC systems. The HVAC Technician will be required to travel between local sites with company provided transportation.

Pay Rate: $53.00 - $57.00 per hour

This position requires travel to multiple facilities throughout the DC Metro area including Maryland and Virginia. This position will recieve a company vehicle to use during the work day and a gas card.

Shift: 6:00am - 2:30pm

Essential Job Functions:

• Provide Journeyman’s level HVAC maintenance support expertise on site.
• Performs the maintenance, diagnostic testing, overhauling, installation, and effects repairs on a large variety of types of refrigeration, dehumidification, air-conditioning, ventilation and heating systems equipment and controls within critically controlled environmental installations.
• Researches specifications as provided by other parties and makes installation corrections required ensuring proper function of equipment as required by tenant agency requirements
• Performs preventative maintenance functions which include, but are not limited to: changing filters; cleaning cooling towers, cleaning heating and cooling coils, etc.
• Responsible for emergency after hour call backs determined by facility coordinator
• Functions independently and/or in teams. Relied upon to make decisions and sound recommendations concerning HVAC operations and maintenance
• Performs a wide variety of building maintenance tasks, which must be performed to proficiency including, but not limited to adjustments and repairs to HVAC and Electrical systems.
• Fabricates, assembles and installs ductwork and chassis parts, using portable metalworking tools and welding equipment
• Installs evaporator units in chassis or in air-duct system, using hand tools
• Cuts and bends tubing to correct length and shape, using cutting and bending equipment and tools
• Cuts and threads pipe, using machine-threading or hand-threading equipment
• Joins tubing or pipes to various refrigerating units by means of sleeves, couplings or unions, and solders joints, using torch, forming complete circuit for refrigerant
• Installs expansion and discharge valves in circuit
• Provide Journeyman’s level HVAC maintenance support expertise on site.
• Performs the maintenance, diagnostic testing, overhauling, installation, and effects repairs on a large variety of types of refrigeration, dehumidification, air-conditioning, ventilation and heating systems equipment and controls within critically controlled environmental installations.
• Researches specifications as provided by other parties and makes installation corrections required ensuring proper function of equipment as required by tenant agency requirements
• Performs preventative maintenance functions which include, but are not limited to: changing filters; cleaning cooling towers, cleaning heating and cooling coils, etc.
• Responsible for emergency after hour call backs determined by facility coordinator
• Functions independently and/or in teams. Relied upon to make decisions and sound recommendations concerning HVAC operations and maintenance
• Performs a wide variety of building maintenance tasks, which must be performed to proficiency including, but not limited to adjustments and repairs to HVAC and Electrical systems.
• Fabricates, assembles and installs ductwork and chassis parts, using portable metalworking tools and welding equipment
• Installs evaporator units in chassis or in air-duct system, using hand tools
• Cuts and bends tubing to correct length and shape, using cutting and bending equipment and tools
• Cuts and threads pipe, using machine-threading or hand-threading equipment
• Joins tubing or pipes to various refrigerating units by means of sleeves, couplings or unions, and solders joints, using torch, forming complete circuit for refrigerant
• Installs expansion and discharge valves in circuit
• Connects motors, compressors, temperature controls, humidity controls, and circulating ventilation fans to control panels and connects control panels to power source
• Installs air and water filters in completed installation
• Injects refrigerant into compressor to test systems and adds Freon gas to build up prescribed operating pressure
• Observes pressure and vacuum gauges and adjusts controls to insure proper operation
• Tests joints and connections for gas leaks, using gauges, electronic leak detector, and electronic micron gauge or soap-and-water solution
• Wraps pipes in insulation batting and secures them in place with cement or wire bands
• Replaces defective breaker controls, thermostats, switches, fuses, and electrical wiring to repair installed units using electrician's hand tools and test equipment. Installs, repairs, and services all types of HVAC equipment.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications: Required Skills, Experience, and Education:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• HVAC Journeyman/ tradesman license in VA/MD/DC
• Minimum 4 years of experience in HVAC maintenance and repair for commercial or industrial facilities
• EPA Universal Certification
• Ability to possess and maintain a Top Secret security clearance
• Exceptional communication skills (written and verbal)
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to multi-task
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Word, Excel and e-mail applications
• Ability to organize and prioritize job duties and assignments
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to effectively utilize available resources to maximize productivity
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to interpret miscellaneous drawings and schematics
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. The employee must frequently lift and/or move more than 100 pounds.

Working Environment:

Worktakes place in commercial facilities. May be exposed to loud noises dued to machinery and equipment. May work from heights or confined spaces.