HVAC Technician, Journeyman

Jobtailor

United States

On-site

USD 90,000 - 130,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking an experienced HVAC/R technician to install, troubleshoot, and maintain complex HVAC systems for Government facilities. The role requires hands-on work with BAS, control systems, and energy management, with focus on safety and regulatory compliance.

Travel to dispersed sites and expeditionary operations may be required; an Active Secret clearance and EPA 608 certification are strongly preferred.

Qualifications

HVAC/R installation and maintenance
Diagnostics and preventive maintenance
Repair and troubleshooting of DoD facilities
Ability to read mechanical drawings and wiring diagrams
Strong knowledge of BAS and building automation systems
Experience with energy efficiency and environmental controls

Responsibilities

Install, operate, inspect, maintain, repair HVAC/R systems in Government facilities
Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on HVAC/R and environmental control systems
Diagnose system failures using diagnostic equipment
Coordinate with electrical and facilities teams to resolve issues
Maintain records and documentation for inspections and lifecycles
Ensure compliance with DoD standards, OSHA safety, and EPA regulations
Support contingency operations and expeditionary requirements
Read and interpret drawings and schematics

Tools

Johnson Controls Metasys

Trane Tracer

Siemens Desigo

CMMS

Power BI

Job description

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, VFDs, and 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, 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

Requirements

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
High School Diploma or GED required
Current EPA Section 608 Universal Refrigerant Certification required
Journeyman HVAC License or equivalent state‑recognized certification is highly desirable
Experience supporting USSOCOM, SOCPAC, Geographic Combatant Commands, Joint Task Forces, USACE, NAVFAC, or 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, 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, NATE, OSHA 30‑Hour General Industry, 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

Core Competencies

Demonstrates extensive experience in HVAC/R installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting for Government and commercial facilities, with a strong focus on compliance with industry standards and safety regulations. Proficient in utilizing advanced diagnostic tools and building automation systems to ensure optimal system performance and energy efficiency.

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