HVAC Technician 3 - Washington, DC

M.C. Dean, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 55,104 - 75,768; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) retirement plan

Paid maternity leave

Job summary

M.C. Dean, Inc. is looking for a skilled HVAC technician in Washington, D.C. You will be responsible for inspecting, maintaining, and operating critical HVAC systems, while mentoring junior technicians and ensuring safety.

Candidates should have at least 6 years of experience with HVAC systems and be able to obtain a government security clearance. The position offers a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6+ years of experience with complex HVAC systems and equipment.
• Ability to obtain and maintain government security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and maintain engineering systems and equipment.
• Mentor less experienced HVAC technicians.
• Operative building automated systems.
• Respond to emergency situations and tasks necessary for safety.

Skills

HVAC systems knowledge

Maintenance skills

Analytical abilities

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

License & Certification Requirements

• Hold a current Journeyman License from a U.S. state or territory OR
• Possess a VMET certification with equivalent experience OR
• Have equivalent training and certifications, along with a verifiable minimum of 5 years of experience in a commercial or industrial environment where a license was not required (e.g., a Department of Defense base or federally owned facility).

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. Ability to obtain and maintain HSPD & Secret, preferred HSPD-12 & Secret Active.

Responsibilities

• Make periodic inspections of all engineering systems and equipment, monitor equipment operations, and maintain equipment operating logs.
• Mentor less experienced HVAC technicians.
• Operate and maintain site-critical engineering systems 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 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 services, as well as general maintenance functions while adhering to energy model for building efficiency.
• 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

• 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, and VAV systems (direct digital, pneumatic and automated control systems).
• Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements, including U.S. citizenship, for access to classified information; ability to obtain and maintain HSPD & Secret, preferred HSPD-12 & Secret Active.

Desired / Advantageous Qualifications

• Completion of an 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
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Military Reserve pay offset
• Paid maternity leave

Abilities

• Ability to lift, carry, and move objects weighing up to 50 pounds on a regular basis.
• Relocate a 12-foot stepladder without assistance.
• Work at various heights up to 60 feet and can climb and maintain balance on scaffolds, aerial lifts, catwalks and all types of ladders.
• Walk, climb, lift, squat, crawl, kneel, push, pull and reach overhead on a routine and repetitive basis.
• Possess good vision (may be corrected), ability to see in color, and 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 $40.00 - $55.00 / Hr.