HVAC Tech 2

Prattwhitney; Rainbow (CT); On-site; USD 59,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with employer matching

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Student Loan Repayment

Job summary

RTX is seeking a skilled HVAC technician for on-site work at Windsor Locks, CT. You will read blueprints, install, service, and overhaul HVAC systems, and troubleshoot energy management controls.

You should hold an EPA Universal Technician certification and have experience with building automation systems, plus training equivalent to three years in skilled trades. The role includes comprehensive benefits and a strong safety program.

Qualifications

• Reading and interpreting HVAC blueprints, drawings and schematics.
• EPA Universal Technician certification is required.
• Experience with building automation systems.
• Training equivalent to 3 years in skilled trades.

Responsibilities

• Read blueprints and install/maintain HVAC equipment as directed.
• Operate and troubleshoot energy management systems with PC or module.
• Plan and perform major overhaul operations.
• Recondition refrigeration components and service refrigerants.
• Instruct junior staff and cooperate with team and support groups.

Skills

Blueprint reading

HVAC troubleshooting

Team instruction

Education

EPA Universal Technician certification

3 years skilled trades training

Tools

Building automation systems

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-11-05 Country: United States of America Location: US-CT-WINDSOR LOCKS-B1A ~ 1 Hamilton Rd ~ BLDG 1A Position Role Type: Onsite U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the company’s immigration sponsorship now or in the future. The company will not offer immigration sponsorship for this position. The company will not seek an export authorization for this role. Security Clearance Type: None/Not Required Security Clearance Status: Not Required

Joining Collins Aerospace isn’t just about finding a job; it’s about embarking on a journey to redefine the future of aerospace technology.

Plan and perform service, maintenance, installation, overhaul/upgrading of all types of complex heating, ventilation, air conditioning, refrigeration systems and associated controls while practicing and complying with environmental, health and safety directions and procedures.

What You Will Do:

• Work from complex blueprints, schematics, drawings, written and verbal instructions to carry out work on heating, ventilation and air-conditioning (HVAC) equipment.
• Operate, program and troubleshoot problems with energy management systems using module or lap top computer.
• Requires plumbing of refrigeration system for pneumatic, chilled and tower water branch ties.
• Plan and perform major overhaul operations.
• Evaluate and specify replacement components as required; maintain inventory of spare parts.
• Troubleshoot, rebuild, repair and perform preventative maintenance on all HVAC equipment and air handling systems including cleaning strainer and changing filters.
• Install and repair controls and systems by using various meters, gages, indicators and leak detectors.
• Recondition refrigeration compressors.
• Charge and reclaim refrigerant (freon) as required.
• Perform all tasks that are permissible by CT.
• S-2 unlimited journeyman’s license.
• Instruct one or two fellow employees in the performance of duties.
• Improve and solve problems in cooperation with fellow employees and technical support group.
• Keep equipment and surrounding areas neat and clean.
• Perform related duties as required within the scope of this job function.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Experienced in reading and interpreting blueprints, drawings, and schematics related to HVAC systems.
• Holder of an EPA Universal Technician certification.
• Experience with various building automation systems.
• Possess training equivalent to 3 years in skilled trades.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• 2-5 years of experience working on HVAC units in hospitals, schools, commercial, or industrial settings.
• S2 License holder or any other trade license.

What We Offer:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds
• Collins provides eligible employees with paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Optional coverages you can buy: pet insurance
• Optional coverages you can buy: home and auto insurance
• Optional coverages you can buy: additional life and accident insurance
• Optional coverages you can buy: critical illness insurance
• Optional coverages you can buy: group legal
• Optional coverages you can buy: ID theft protection
• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
• Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning
• Adoption Assistance
• Autism Benefit
• Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions
• Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program
• Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits
• Bright Horizons, child and elder care services
• Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program
• And more!

The salary range for this role $42.47- $48.74 per hour; however, Raytheon Technologies considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, and key skills.

It is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

We make modern flight possible for millions of travelers and our military every second. Our major product lines are on-board virtually every aircraft flying. Be it keeping passengers safe with our emergency power generation systems or creating a positive in-flight experience through reliable cabin pressure controls and quieter engines, Power & Controls focuses on delivering a best-in-class experience to our customers. We hire the top people in the industry. Their ideas drive our performance, and their integrity keeps our customers happy. Join us as we take flight!

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote. Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.

Privacy Policy and Terms: Click on this link to read the Policy and Terms RTX is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.