HVAC Technician 3 - TS/SCI with Poly - Tysons, VA

M.C. Dean, Inc.

McLean (VA)

On-site

USD 55,000 - 65,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid time off

401k Retirement Plan

Tuition reimbursement

Military Reserve pay offset

Paid maternity leave

Job summary

M.C. Dean, Inc. is seeking an experienced HVAC Technician to inspect, maintain, and optimize critical engineering systems at our Virginia facility. You will monitor BAS, service chillers and boilers, and support life-safety systems while mentoring junior technicians.

The role requires a strong safety mindset, 6+ years of HVAC experience, and the ability to work on site in McLean, VA. A Top-Secret/SCI with Polygraph clearance is referenced in the responsibilities.

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED with strong HVAC experience.
Experience with chillers, boilers, VAV, and controls is required.
Preferred HVAC technical training or apprenticeship.

Responsibilities

Inspect and maintain engineering systems and equipment, including HVAC and life-safety systems.
Mentor junior HVAC technicians and support on-site operations.
Operate and monitor building systems and BAS; document faults and preventive maintenance.

Skills

HVAC systems

Chillers and boilers

Preventive maintenance

Electrical knowledge

Safety compliance

Mentoring technicians

Emergency response

Education

High school diploma or GED

HVAC technical training

Tools

Test equipment

Building Automation Systems

Job description

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 9,000 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.

Overview

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 must meet eligibility requirements, including U.S. Citizenship, for access to classified information; Top-Secret/SCI with Polygraph.

Responsibilities

Make periodic inspections of all Engineering systems and equipment and monitoring equipment operations and maintain equipment operating logs.
Mentor less experienced HVAC Technicians.
Operate and maintain site-critical Engineering systems and equipment that supply the facility with heat, utility and conditioned water, ventilation, air conditioning and other environmental and critical systems in accordance with diagrams, operating manuals, industry best practices, and manufacturers specifications.
Monitor and control building equipment; operate facility’s BAS (building automation systems)
Disable and re-arm fire alarm panels when required.
Proficiently use test equipment and devices pertinent to building operating systems and analyze test results.
Operate and maintain gas fired steam boilers.
Perform other related duties as requested.
Perform maintenance on Engineering systems and equipment to include such items as, but not limited to, Chiller, IFU, VAV, HVAC Controls,and fire and life safety system sprinkler systems.
Inspect and adjust mechanical equipment and systems; perform specific preventive maintenance service, as well as general maintenance functions while adhering to energy model for building efficiency.
Make periodic inspections of all Engineering systems and equipment and monitoring equipment operations and maintain equipment operating logs.
Proficiently use test equipment and devices pertinent to building operating systems and analyze test results.
Record and report all faults, deficiencies, and other unusual occurrences.
Respond to emergency situations and perform any and all tasks necessary for the protection of occupants and property.
Under minimal supervision, perform Facilities or mission critical environment maintenance activities.
Operate and maintain critical systems such as HVAC, CRAC units, life safety and building automated systems, and utility systems.

Qualifications

Applicant must have a high school diploma or GED with a minimum of 6+ years of experience working with complex HVAC systems and equipment including chillers, boilers, package units, VAV systems (direct digital, pneumatic and automated control systems)

Clearance Requirement:

Desired / Advantageous Qualifications

Completion of a HVAC technical training program in a vocational or technical school or a recognized apprenticeship program is preferred.

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.