HVAC Technician-Department of Defense

The Building People; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Rx

Dental

Vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Life Insurance/AD&D

Disability Insurance

Job summary

A facilities services provider is seeking an HVAC Technician to join the Department of Defense. This full‑time role entails providing field support for HVAC system installations and maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs. Candidates should have at least five years of HVAC experience and the ability to obtain a Secret Clearance. The position is based in Atlanta, GA, with a salary range of $60,000.00 – $100,000.00.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience related to HVAC systems.
• Ability to obtain a Secret Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Provide field support for HVAC system installation and maintenance.
• Document work performed and support commissioning activities.
• Follow safety and quality processes.

Skills

HVAC systems experience

Diagnosing mechanical and controls issues

DDC systems and protocols knowledge

Control schematics interpretation

Test instruments proficiency

Safety practices knowledge

Documentation requirements awareness

Cybersecurity hygiene awareness

Strong communication skills

Willingness to travel

Education

High school diploma plus technical training

Associate degree or vocational certificate in HVAC

Job description

HVAC Technician – Department of Defense

Join the Building People as an HVAC Technician for the Department of Defense. This full‑time role provides field support for installation, integration, troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems and associated controls within Industrial Control System environments. Work includes DDC controllers, sensors and actuators, VFDs, networks and gateways, and integration with UMCS and related monitoring platforms. The role documents work performed, supports commissioning and functional testing, follows safety and quality processes, and helps ensure reliable, code‑compliant operation in support of a Department of Defense mission.

Required Experience & Skills

• Five (5) years of experience related to HVAC systems with associated controls.
• Demonstrated ability to diagnose and repair mechanical and controls issues on air handlers, chillers, boilers, pumps, terminal units, and related equipment.
• Hands‑on experience with DDC systems and protocols such as BACnet, Modbus, or LonWorks.
• Ability to read and interpret control schematics, wiring diagrams, device layouts, and sequences of operation.
• Proficiency using test instruments including multimeters, manometers, temperature probes, and flow measurement tools.
• Familiarity with Government or industry processes, procedures, standards, methodologies, or tools relevant to HVAC and controls work.
• Knowledge of safety practices including lockout/tagout, confined space awareness, hot work permitting, and fall protection basics.
• Basic understanding of documentation requirements, including redlines, as‑built updates, service reports, and O&M inputs.
• Awareness of cybersecurity hygiene for operational technology environments, such as account handling and removable media discipline.
• Strong communication skills for coordination with supervisors, facility representatives, and subcontractors.
• Ability to travel to active project sites, including secure facilities.

Preferred Experience & Skills

• Manufacturer or platform certifications such as Tridium Niagara, Johnson Controls, Siemens, Schneider Electric, or Honeywell.
• EPA 608 Universal certification.
• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30.
• Experience supporting functional performance testing, integrated system testing, and commissioning.
• Lift and aerial platform certifications as required by site.

Required Education

• High school diploma plus technical training in a field related to task assignment.

Preferred Education

• Associate degree or vocational certificate in HVAC, mechatronics, electrical technology, or related discipline.

Security Clearance

• Ability to obtain a Secret Clearance.

Travel Requirements

• Minimum 50% to job sites CONUS and OCONUS as required by task orders.
• Our positions may require a background screening and clearance directly from the Government.
• Telework arrangements are subject to change based on customer requirements.

Benefits

• Medical & Rx
• Dental
• Vision
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Life Insurance/AD&D
• Long Term Disability and Short‑Term Disability
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay

All positions require a background check after acceptance of our offer. The selected candidate will be eligible to begin employment before the background check has been finalized. However, continued employment will be contingent upon the results of your reference/background check from The Building People, LLC. Your position may require special credentialing, clearance, and access as a condition of employment. In the event the government or client does not sponsor or approve your clearance, it may result in termination of your employment.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at [e-mail] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case‑by‑case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e‑mail address.

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Location: Atlanta, GA (salary range $60,000.00 – $100,000.00)

Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level

Employment type: Full‑time

Job function: Management and Manufacturing; Industries: Facilities Services