HVAC Technician - Critical Facilities & Systems

M.C. Dean; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 69,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

401k

Military Reserve pay offset

Maternity leave paid

Job summary

M.C. Dean is seeking a skilled HVAC Technician to operate, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair mechanical systems across mission-critical facilities. The role emphasizes hands-on problem solving, safety, and adherence to preventive maintenance programs.

You will work with BAS/DDC systems, coordinate with engineers and electricians, and support commissioning and system turnover. A high school diploma or GED with extensive HVAC experience is required, along with eligibility for security access.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with 8+ years of HVAC experience.
• Must be a U.S. citizen and eligible for security clearance (HSPD & Secret Active).
• Hands-on ability to troubleshoot, diagnose, maintain, and repair HVAC equipment.
• Knowledge of chillers, boilers, pumps, cooling towers, AHUs, VAVs, hydronic systems, piping and controls.
• BAS/DDC systems knowledge and ability to use them for troubleshooting.
• Ability to read mechanical drawings, electrical diagrams and control schematics.
• Proficient with diagnostic/test equipment and interpreting results.
• Capable of independent work under time-sensitive/mission-critical conditions.

Responsibilities

• Operate, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair HVAC and mechanical systems.
• Diagnose system failures using systematic troubleshooting approaches.
• Monitor BAS to evaluate alarms, status, temperatures, and system performance.
• Support commissioning, recommissioning, and system turnover activities.
• Inspect and maintain central utility and mechanical plant equipment.
• Coordinate with electricians, BAS/control technicians, engineers, and project teams.

Skills

HVAC systems

Troubleshooting

Electrical know-how

Reading blueprints

BAS/DDC familiarity

Education

HS diploma or GED

Job description

M.C. Dean is seeking a skilled HVAC Technician to operate, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair mechanical systems across mission-critical facilities. The role emphasizes hands-on problem solving, safety, and adherence to preventive maintenance programs.

You will work with BAS/DDC systems, coordinate with engineers and electricians, and support commissioning and system turnover. A high school diploma or GED with extensive HVAC experience is required, along with eligibility for security access.