HVAC Technician

The Building People; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Rx

Dental

Vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Job summary

The Building People is looking for an experienced HVAC Technician to support operations at federal facilities in Alexandria, Virginia. This role involves preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of HVAC systems, ensuring operational readiness and compliance with government standards.

The ideal candidate will have a valid Virginia HVAC License and is familiar with federal facility environments. Competitive benefits are offered, including medical, dental, vision, and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• Experience responding to service calls and supporting emergency maintenance activities.
• Ability to maintain maintenance records and service call documentation.
• Ability to work in a secure federal facilities environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform HVAC preventive maintenance and troubleshooting for federal facilities.
• Respond to service calls and emergency maintenance activities.
• Work closely with site leadership and maintenance personnel.

Skills

Experience supporting commercial, industrial, institutional, or federal HVAC maintenance operations.

Experience performing preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and replacement of HVAC and refrigeration systems.

Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings and technical manuals.

Ability to use HVAC testing equipment and tools safely.

Fully conversant in English (speaking, reading, and writing).

Education

Valid Virginia HVAC License or Journeyman License.

EPA Section 608 Certification / Universal CFC Certification.

Job description

Description/Summary

The HVAC Technician supports a secure federal facilities Operations & Maintenance (O&M) program by performing HVAC preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, installation, and service call response activities within a mission-critical facilities environment in Northern Virginia.

This position is responsible for supporting daily operations involving heating, ventilation, air conditioning, refrigeration, BAS/DDC controls, chillers, boilers, CRAC units, cooling towers, pumps, air handlers, compressors, and associated mechanical infrastructure. The HVAC Technician supports operational readiness by responding to service calls, completing preventive maintenance activities, maintaining maintenance documentation, and supporting emergency response operations in accordance with contract requirements and Government standards.

The HVAC Technician works closely with site leadership, maintenance personnel, subcontractors, and Government representatives to support daily operations within a secure TS/SCI environment.

Required Experience & Skills

• Experience supporting commercial, industrial, institutional, or federal HVAC maintenance operations.
• Experience performing preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and replacement of HVAC and refrigeration systems and associated components.
• Experience supporting chillers, boilers, pumps, cooling towers, CRAC units, air handlers, compressors, control systems, and related infrastructure.
• Experience responding to service calls and supporting emergency maintenance activities.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, schematics, technical manuals, and specifications.
• Ability to use HVAC testing equipment, hand tools, and power tools safely and effectively.
• Ability to maintain maintenance records and service call documentation.
• Ability to work safely in accordance with applicable HVAC safety standards and operational procedures.
• Ability to work in a secure federal facilities environment and support emergency response activities as required.
• Fully conversant in English (speaking, reading, and writing).

Required Certifications

• Valid Driver's License.
• Valid Virginia HVAC License or Journeyman License.
• EPA Section 608 Certification / Universal CFC Certification.

Preferred Experience & Skills

• Experience supporting DoD, IC, or other cleared federal facilities environments.
• Experience supporting TS/SCI or mission-critical facilities operations.
• Experience supporting BAS/DDC controls systems and data center cooling environments.
• Experience supporting generators, UPS systems, and emergency power infrastructure associated with critical facilities.
• Familiarity with preventive maintenance scheduling and CMMS systems such as Maximo/FEM.
• Familiarity with OPSEC, TARP, AT Level I, and HSPD-12 compliance requirements.
• Experience supporting emergency response and after-hours maintenance operations.
• Experience supporting facilities maintenance contracts in a performance-based environment.

Additional Information

Competitive benefits for eligible employees include:

• Medical & Rx
• Dental
• Vision
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Life Insurance/AD&D
• Long Term Disability and Short-Term Disability
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay

All positions require a background check after acceptance of our offer. The selected candidate will be eligible to begin employment before the background check has been finalized. However, continued employment will be contingent upon the results of your reference/background check from The Building People, LLC. Your position may require special credentialing, clearance, and access as a condition of employment. In the event the government or client does not sponsor or approve your clearance, it may result in termination of your employment.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at [e-mail] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Request for accommodation will be considered on a case‑by‑case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e‑mail address.

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