HVAC Technician 2 - DMV

M.c.-Dean,-Inc.; Tysons (VA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401k Retirement Plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Paid maternity leave

Job summary

M.C. Dean in Tysons, Virginia, seeks a capable HVAC technician to maintain and repair mission-critical HVAC systems for government and commercial facilities. The role demands experience with chillers, boilers, AHUs, VAV systems, and robust diagnostic skills.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED, 4+ years in HVAC, and the ability to obtain a Journeyman license within a year; U.S. citizenship and TS clearance may be required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and 4+ years of commercial HVAC experience.
• Experience with chillers, boilers, AHUs, VAV systems and related controls.
• Journeyman License or ability to obtain within 1 year.
• U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain Top Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on HVAC systems including chillers, boilers, AHUs, and VAVs.
• Support government and commercial facilities with various service contracts.
• Document maintenance reports and service tickets promptly.
• Travel occasionally; work nights, weekends, and on-call as needed.

Skills

HVAC expertise

Troubleshooting

Electrical systems

Education

High school diploma or GED

HVAC apprenticeship

Tools

Liebert

Trane

Stulz

Job description

Overview

About M.C. Dean

M.C. Dean is Building Intelligence@. We design, build, operate, and maintain cyber-physical solutions for the nation’s most mission-critical facilities, secure environments, complex infrastructure, and global enterprises. With over 7,000 employees, our capabilities span electrical, electronic security, telecommunications, life safety, automation and controls, audiovisual, and IT systems. Headquarters in Tysons, Virginia, M.C. Dean delivers resilient, secure, and innovative power and technology solutions through engineering expertise and smart systems integration.

Why Join Us?

Our people are passionate about engineering innovation that improves lives and drives impactful change. Guided by our core values - agility, expertise, and trust, we foster a collaborative and forward-thinking work environment. At M.C. Dean, we are committed to building the next generation of technical leaders in electrical, engineering, and cybersecurity industries.

Clearance Requirement

Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and may meet eligibility requirements, including U.S. Citizenship, for access to classified information; Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance.

License / Certification Requirement

• Current CFC/EPA Universal Certification
• Ability to obtain Journeyman License within one year of employement.

Responsibilities

Our team provides a full-service solution for mechanical equipment and systems maintenance and installation. Our mission-critical services will meet our customer’s needs whether they are using a full-service, monthly, or quarterly based service contract. Our customers consist of mostly government-based facilities but also include privately-owned and commercially operated businesses.

Preventive and Corrective Maintenance

• Air Cooled Chillers
• Air Handling Units
• Boilers
• Cooling Towers
• Data Center Cooling
• Exhaust and Filtration
• Heat Exchangers
• Heat Pumps
• Humidification
• Piping repairs
• Pumps
• Rooftop Units
• Variable Air Volume Systems
• Variable Frequency Drives (VFD)
• Walk-in Coolers and Freezers

Projects

• AC Unit installs
• Air-cooled chiller installation
• Boiler overhauls and replacements
• Commercial water heater installation
• Pump rebuilds and installation - water cooled and direct expansion.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and 4+ years of commercial HVAC experience
• Commercial HVAC experience as a truck-based service technician.
• Experience working with complex HVAC systems including chillers, boilers, package units, AHUs, and VAV systems (direct digital, pneumatic, and automated controls).
• Completion of an HVAC technical training program or recognized apprenticeship (preferred).
• Journeyman License or ability to obtain one per program standards (within 1 year if not currently held).
• Current CFC/EPA Universal Certification.
• Holistic understanding of mechanical equipment and HVAC design in commercial and industrial environments.
• HVAC OEM factory training or experience with Trane, Liebert, Stulz, and other major brands.
• U.S. Citizenship and ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance (applicants will undergo a government background investigation).
• Requires a Valid driver's license. This position may require ongoing or intermittent use of a company vehicle.
• Strong understanding of HVAC tools, machines, and their proper maintenance.
• Proficiency in using hand tools and test equipment to perform diagnostic and repair work.
• Ability to complete timely documentation including maintenance reports, service tickets, and daily safety briefings.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Willingness to work nights, weekends, and participate in a 24/7 on-call rotation.
• Ability to travel occasionally outside normal working areas; may require limited overnight travel.
• Basic computer skills including Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to work independently, resourcefully, and safely.

Preferred experience

• Advanced troubleshooting skills down to the component level on boilers, chillers, AHUs, VAVs, heat pumps, and CRAC units.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, schematics, and system plans.
• Current Master HVAC License or equivalent technical degree.
• Experience with Liebert HVAC systems.
• Strong customer-relation skills with ability to provide proactive recommendations to clients.

We offer an excellent benefits package including

• A competitive salary
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• 401k 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. Candidates must demonstrate physical strength and stamina to perform various tasks, including but not limited to, loading, and unloading, operating equipment, and assisting in the transportation of various materials. Proper lifting techniques and safety protocols must be followed to ensure personal and team safety.
• Relocates a 12-foot stepladder without assistance.
• Works at various heights up to 60 feet and can climb and maintain balance on scaffolds, aerial lifts, catwalks and all types of ladders.
• Walks, climbs, lifts, squats, crawls, kneels, pushes, pulls and reaches overhead on a routine and repetitive basis.
• Possess good vision (may be corrected vision), the ability to see in color, and the ability to hear and communicate in English.
• May use a standard ladder without exceeding the weight limit while carrying tools.
• Tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.
• Apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
• Combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (including finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
• 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 $30.00 - USD $37.50 /Hr.