HVAC Technician with Security Clearance

The Building People; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Rx

Dental

Vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance/AD&D

Long Term Disability

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

Job summary

The Building People seeks an experienced HVAC Technician to support a secure federal facilities O&M program in Northern Virginia. You will perform preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and installations across HVAC systems including chillers, boilers, CRAC units, and controls.

Daily duties include responding to service calls, maintaining documentation, and coordinating with site leadership and subcontractors to ensure mission readiness in a TS/SCI environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in commercial, industrial, institutional, or federal HVAC maintenance operations.
• Experience performing preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and replacement of HVAC/refrigeration systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance on HVAC and refrigeration systems and components.
• Respond to service calls and support emergency maintenance activities.
• Repair, install, and troubleshoot HVAC equipment and controls.
• Maintain maintenance records and service call documentation.

Skills

HVAC maintenance

Troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Reading schematics

Maintenance documentation

Safety procedures

Emergency response

English proficiency

Tools

HVAC testing equipment

Hand & power tools

Job description

The Building People delivers integrated solutions that connect technology, buildings, and people to optimize real estate performance, facility operations, and workforce outcomes. With over 450 contracts delivered across 187 project locations, we manage more than 1,700 facilities and support $38.5B in federal and commercial assets. Leveraging AI-driven automation, data analytics, and platform-agnostic systems, we create high-performing, future-ready environments that reduce cost, improve efficiency, and enable mission success. Founded in 2012, we now have over 450 employees supporting 23 federal agencies-making us a trusted leader in delivering technology-infused building solutions across the public sector. The Building People is committed to fostering a workplace where every employee can thrive. Using tools like the Predictive Index, we thoughtfully align individual strengths with team needs -ensuring the right fit, the right role, and long-term success. Our culture is rooted in integrity, innovation, and service. Through our growing philanthropy program, we support communities by focusing on gratitude, giving back, partnerships, and mentorship.

Our Market Offerings Include:

• Real Estate & Workplace
• Facilities Management
• Facilities Operations & Maintenance
• Project Management & Engineering
• Workforce Transformation & Organizational Design
• Mission Support
• Smart Buildings & Energy Efficiency

Technology Solutions

Join our rapidly growing team and help shape the future of real estate, facilities, and community impact.

Description/Summary

The HVAC Technician supports a secure federal facilities Operations & Maintenance (O&M) program by performing HVAC preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, installation, and service call response activities within a mission-critical facilities environment in Northern Virginia. This position is responsible for supporting daily operations involving heating, ventilation, air conditioning, refrigeration, BAS/DDC controls, chillers, boilers, CRAC units, cooling towers, pumps, air handlers, compressors, and associated mechanical infrastructure. The HVAC Technician supports operational readiness by responding to service calls, completing preventive maintenance activities, maintaining maintenance documentation, and supporting emergency response operations in accordance with contract requirements and Government standards. The HVAC Technician works closely with site leadership, maintenance personnel, subcontractors, and Government representatives to support daily operations within a secure TS/SCI environment.

Required Experience & Skills

• Experience supporting commercial, industrial, institutional, or federal HVAC maintenance operations.
• Experience performing preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and replacement of HVAC and refrigeration systems and associated components.
• Experience supporting chillers, boilers, pumps, cooling towers, CRAC units, air handlers, compressors, controls systems, and related infrastructure.
• Experience responding to service calls and supporting emergency maintenance activities.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, schematics, technical manuals, and specifications.
• Ability to use HVAC testing equipment, hand tools, and power tools safely and effectively.
• Ability to maintain maintenance records and service call documentation.
• Ability to work safely in accordance with applicable HVAC safety standards and operational procedures.
• Ability to work in a secure federal facilities environment and support emergency response activities as required.
• Fully conversant in English (speaking, reading, and writing).

Required Certifications

• Valid Driver's License.
• Valid Virginia HVAC License or Journeyman License.
• EPA Section 608 Certification / Universal CFC Certification.

Preferred Experience & Skills

• Experience supporting DoD, IC, or other cleared federal facilities environments.
• Experience supporting TS/SCI or mission-critical facilities operations.
• Experience supporting BAS/DDC controls systems and data center cooling environments.
• Experience supporting generators, UPS systems, and emergency power infrastructure associated with critical facilities.
• Familiarity with preventive maintenance scheduling and CMMS systems such as Maximo/FEM.
• Familiarity with OPSEC, TARP, AT Level I, and HSPD-12 compliance requirements.
• Experience supporting emergency response and after-hours maintenance operations.
• Experience supporting facilities maintenance contracts in a performance-based environment.

Salary & Other Benefits

Salary offered will be commensurate with the candidate's experience, qualifications, and certifications.

Our positions may require a background screening and clearance directly from the Government.

Please note that telework arrangements are subject to change based on customer requirements.

Competitive benefits for eligible employees include:

• 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 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. For more information, view the EEO is the Law Poster and Pay Transparency Statement.