HVAC Technician - 1st Shift

Eaton Corporation; Calverton (MD); On-site; USD 45,460 - 48,216; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Welfare benefits

Retirement benefits

Paid and unpaid time away from work

Job summary

Eaton Corporation is seeking a HVAC Technician for 1st Shift in Calverton, MD. The hourly pay is $33.50, based on experience. Responsibilities include installation, maintenance, and repair of HVAC systems in a manufacturing facility.

The ideal candidate should have a Maryland HVACR License and at least 3 years of commercial or industrial HVAC experience. Join us in making a real-world impact in aerospace technology with a team dedicated to engineering excellence.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience with commercial or industrial HVAC systems, including split systems and heat pumps.
• Must have Maryland HVACR License (Journeyman).
• Ability to lift up to 35 lbs with or without reasonable accommodation.

Responsibilities

• Study blueprints and specifications for equipment installation.
• Develop and perform preventive maintenance procedures.
• Repair or replace defective equipment and components.
• Inspect and test systems for compliance and performance.

Skills

Complies with all national and local safety and environmental standards

Ability to proactively work with other team members under limited supervision

Ability to comprehend technical standards and maintenance procedures

Knowledge of operating lift trucks and hand tools

Flexibility in shiftwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Maryland HVACR License (Journeyman)

Tools

Lift trucks

Material handling equipment

Hand tools

Job description

Eaton’s IS AER FED division is currently seeking a HVAC Technician - 1st Shift to join our team in Beltsville, MD! The core hours are 7 am - 3:30 pm. The hourly rate for this position is $33.50 per hour. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Eaton's Beltsville, MD manufacturing facility is home to 400+ innovative team members driving advancements in aerospace technology. The products built here power hundreds of military and commercial aircraft, with a focus on reliability, weight reduction, and fuel efficiency. From contributing to the Mars Rover to protecting the Declaration of Independence, and keeping passengers safe and comfortable in flight—our work makes a real‑world impact. We’re proud to set the standard for engineering excellence while developing next‑generation solutions for the future of aviation.

What you’ll do

• Study blueprints, design specifications, or manufacturers' recommendations to ascertain the configuration of heating or cooling equipment components and to ensure the proper installation of components.
• Develop and perform preventive or general maintenance procedures, such as cleaning, power‑washing, refilling non‑toxic refrigerants, or changing filters.
• Repair or replace defective equipment, components, or wiring.
• Inspect and test systems to verify system compliance with plans and specifications or to detect and locate malfunctions.
• Support refreshing of office and manufacturing areas throughout the site based on availability and need. This refreshing includes potential drywall repairs, trim/molding replacement, caulking, fixture adjustments, and painting.
• Provide support and back up for other members of the department as needed by leadership.
• Assist with plumbing and electrical work and support other industrial maintenance technicians throughout the site.
• Perform HVAC system cleaning, adjustment, and repair.

Qualifications

Required (Basic) Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent from an accredited institution.
• Must have Maryland HVACR License (Journeyman).
• Minimum of 3 years of experience with commercial or industrial HVAC systems, including split systems, heat pumps, and rooftop units.
• Eaton will not consider applicants for employment immigration sponsorship or support for this position.
• No relocation benefit is offered for this position. Candidates within a 50‑mile radius of the work location will be considered. Active‑Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation.
• This position requires use of information or access to hardware which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR.

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience with commercial or industrial HVAC systems, including split systems, heat pumps, rooftop units, and boilers/chillers.

Skills/Position Criteria

• Complies with all national and local safety and environmental standards, guidelines and policies.
• Ability to proactively work with other team members under limited supervision.
• Ability to stand and/or walk for up to 12 hours with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to be comfortable working in any weather conditions and on rooftops.
• Ability to comprehend and follow technical standards and maintenance procedures.
• Knowledge of operating lift trucks, material handling equipment, man lifts and hand tools.
• Flexibility in shiftwork may be required to perform work at times when the area is not occupied.
• Ability to lift up to 35 lbs with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to climb ladders.

All positions may require participation in video and in‑person interviews as part of the hiring process. All candidates will be evaluated based on job‑related competencies, and all candidates’ privacy rights and data security will be protected in accordance with applicable laws.

Eaton is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job‑related reasons regardless of an applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

Eaton believes in second‑chance employment. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction history will be considered regardless of their arrest or conviction history, consistent with applicable local fair‑chance ordinances and laws. You do not need to disclose your conviction history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you.

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Benefits: Eaton provides various Health and Welfare benefits as well as Retirement benefits, and several programs that provide for paid and unpaid time away from work. Benefits details are available through Eaton Benefits Overview. Specific programs and options may depend on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.