HVAC Technician, Journeyman

CACI International Inc; Hawaii; On-site; USD 52,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

CACI International Inc seeks an experienced Journeyman HVAC Technician to support Indo-Pacific facilities, ensuring reliable HVAC/R systems for government operations. You will install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair industrial HVAC/R equipment in warehouses, data centers, and SCIFs, coordinating with engineers and facilities staff.

The role requires 5+ years of related experience, DoD facilities exposure, and an active Secret clearance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience supporting HVAC/R installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, or facility mechanical systems for Government, commercial, industrial, or DoD programs.
• Experience supporting DoD, Federal Government, commercial, industrial, or institutional facilities.
• Experience maintaining commercial HVAC systems, refrigeration equipment, chilled water systems, ventilation systems, or building automation systems.
• Experience performing preventive maintenance, diagnostics, inspections, and corrective maintenance on HVAC/R equipment.
• Experience interpreting mechanical drawings, wiring diagrams, piping schematics, and technical manuals.
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot complex HVAC/R systems while maintaining operational readiness and safety.
• Active Secret Clearance

Responsibilities

• Install, operate, inspect, maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and upgrade HVAC/R systems supporting Government facilities.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on heating, ventilation, air conditioning, refrigeration, chilled water, and environmental control systems.
• Diagnose mechanical, electrical, refrigeration, airflow, controls, and automation system failures using diagnostic equipment.
• Install and maintain HVAC control systems, thermostats, sensors, dampers, VFDs, and BAS components.
• Coordinate HVAC support for construction, renovation, modernization, and facility activation projects.
• Maintain maintenance records, inspection reports, work orders, refrigerant logs, and equipment lifecycle documentation.
• Ensure compliance with DoD facility standards, EPA refrigerant regulations, OSHA safety requirements, and building codes.
• Coordinate with electricians, engineers, and facilities personnel to resolve system issues.

Skills

HVAC troubleshooting

Reading drawings/diagrams

Building automation systems

Safety compliance

Facility mechanical systems

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate's Degree in HVAC or related field

Tools

Johnson Controls Metasys

Trane Tracer

Siemens Desigo

CMMS

Power BI

SharePoint

Microsoft 365

Digital manifold gauges

Refrigerant recovery equipment

Job description

Job Title: HVAC Technician, Journeyman

Job Category: Engineering and Technical Support

Time Type: Full time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: Secret

Employee Type: Regular-Long Term Assignment

Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 10%

Type of Travel: Continental US

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The Opportunity

CACI is seeking an experienced HVAC Technician, Journeyman to support facility infrastructure and environmental control operations across the Indo-Pacific. The HVAC Technician, Journeyman serves as CACI's skilled trades professional responsible for installing, operating, maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, and inspecting heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration (HVAC/R) systems supporting logistics facilities, Joint Theater Distribution Centers (JTDCs), Intermediate Staging Bases (ISBs), warehouses, maintenance facilities, administrative buildings, SCIFs, and expeditionary operations. Reporting directly to the Facilities Operations Manager, this position ensures mission‑critical environmental control systems remain reliable and operational to support Government personnel, equipment, and sensitive mission systems.

The HVAC Technician works closely with Government stakeholders, mechanical engineers, electricians, facilities managers, utilities specialists, construction personnel, SCIF managers, safety professionals, and mission partners to maintain commercial and industrial HVAC/R systems, climate control equipment, chilled water systems, ventilation systems, and refrigeration equipment. This position contributes to successful program execution by maximizing facility readiness, protecting mission‑critical infrastructure, and ensuring safe and efficient operating environments throughout the Indo‑Pacific theater.

Responsibilities

• Install, operate, inspect, maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and upgrade commercial, industrial, and expeditionary HVAC/R systems supporting Government facilities.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on heating, ventilation, air conditioning, refrigeration, chilled water, and environmental control systems.
• Diagnose mechanical, electrical, refrigeration, airflow, controls, and automation system failures using industry‑standard diagnostic equipment.
• Install and maintain HVAC control systems, thermostats, sensors, dampers, variable frequency drives (VFDs), and building automation system (BAS) components.
• Support HVAC systems serving warehouses, JTDCs, ISBs, SCIFs, communications rooms, maintenance facilities, data centers, and operational support facilities.
• Monitor system performance, energy efficiency, indoor air quality, and equipment reliability while recommending improvements.
• Read and interpret mechanical drawings, wiring diagrams, piping schematics, equipment specifications, and technical manuals.
• Coordinate HVAC support for construction, renovation, modernization, and facility activation projects.
• Maintain maintenance records, inspection reports, work orders, refrigerant logs, and equipment lifecycle documentation.
• Ensure compliance with Department of Defense facility standards, EPA refrigerant regulations, OSHA safety requirements, and applicable building codes.
• Coordinate with electricians, mechanical engineers, civil engineers, and facilities personnel to resolve integrated building system issues.
• Support contingency operations, humanitarian assistance, disaster response, and emergent missions requiring rapid HVAC support.
• Maintain tools, test equipment, refrigerant recovery systems, spare parts inventories, and maintenance documentation.
• Promote preventive maintenance, energy conservation, environmental stewardship, and continuous process improvement.
• Support geographically dispersed and expeditionary operations requiring reliable environmental control systems.

Qualifications

Required

• Minimum 5 years of experience supporting HVAC/R installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, or facility mechanical systems for Government, commercial, industrial, or Department of Defense programs.
• Experience supporting Department of Defense, Federal Government, commercial, industrial, or institutional facilities.
• Experience maintaining commercial HVAC systems, refrigeration equipment, chilled water systems, ventilation systems, or building automation systems.
• Experience performing preventive maintenance, diagnostics, inspections, and corrective maintenance on HVAC/R equipment.
• Experience interpreting mechanical drawings, wiring diagrams, piping schematics, and technical manuals.
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot complex HVAC/R systems while maintaining operational readiness and safety.
• Active Secret Clearance

Desired

• High School Diploma or GED required; Associate's Degree in HVAC Technology, Mechanical Technology, Industrial Maintenance, Facilities Maintenance, or a related technical discipline is preferred.
• Current EPA Section 608 Universal Refrigerant Certification is required; Journeyman HVAC License or equivalent state‑recognized certification is highly desirable.
• Experience supporting USSOCOM, SOCPAC, Geographic Combatant Commands, Joint Task Forces, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command (NAVFAC), or Air Force Civil Engineer Center (AFCEC).
• Experience supporting Indo‑Pacific operations, expeditionary basing, overseas facilities, contingency infrastructure, or mission‑critical Government installations.
• Experience utilizing Building Automation Systems (BAS), Johnson Controls Metasys, Trane Tracer, Siemens Desigo, digital manifold gauges, refrigerant recovery equipment, computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS), Microsoft 365, SharePoint, and Power BI.
• Knowledge of HVAC/R systems, refrigeration cycles, building automation systems, ASHRAE standards, EPA Clean Air Act Section 608, OSHA regulations, NFPA standards, and Department of Defense facility maintenance requirements.
• Professional certifications such as HVAC Excellence, North American Technician Excellence (NATE), OSHA 30‑Hour General Industry, Building Operator Certification (BOC), or equivalent HVAC/R certifications are preferred.
• Experience supporting geographically dispersed Government programs involving OCONUS operations, Special Operations Forces, SCIF environmental systems, expeditionary facilities, and resilient infrastructure throughout the Indo‑Pacific is highly desirable.

This position is contingent on funding and may not be filled immediately. However, this position is representative of positions within CACI that are consistently available. Individuals who apply may also be considered for other positions at CACI.

What You Can Expect

A culture of integrity.

At CACI, we place character and innovation at the center of everything we do. As a valued team member, you’ll be part of a high‑performing group dedicated to our customer’s missions and driven by a higher purpose – to ensure the safety of our nation.

An environment of trust.

CACI values the unique contributions that every employee brings to our company and our customers - every day. You’ll have the autonomy to take the time you need through a unique flexible time off benefit and have access to robust learning resources to make your ambitions a reality.

A focus on continuous growth.

Together, we will advance our nation's most critical missions, build on our lengthy track record of business success, and find opportunities to break new ground — in your career and in our legacy.

Pay Range

There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. At CACI, you will receive comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits.

The Proposed Salary Range For This Position Is

$51,800-$106,200

CACI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic.