HVAC Technician with Security Clearance

The Building People; Edwards (CA); On-site; USD 63,796 - 75,754; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus potential

Job summary

The Building People is seeking an HVAC Technician to operate, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair facility HVAC equipment in support of a federal Agency. The role includes on-call responsibilities 24/7 with a 4-hour response time and a signing bonus potential discussed with recruiter.

Responsibilities include preventive maintenance, documentation, and maintaining HVAC control systems across mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and life-safety domains at Edwards AFB in California.

Qualifications

• Operate, maintain, troubleshoot and repair facility HVAC equipment.
• Maintain facility services, preventative maintenance and inventory control.
• Be on-call 24/7 with a maximum response time of 4 hours and respond to service calls.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance, monitoring repairs to the Mechanical, Plumbing, Structural, Furniture, Fire, Life Safety, and Control systems.
• Maintain equipment through calibration and part changes to optimal performance.
• Install, maintain, and repair HVAC controls (pneumatic, electric, electronic).
• Troubleshoot and repair HVAC/BAS control problems and sensors.

Skills

HVAC systems

Troubleshooting

Electrical controls

Emergency/on-call

Preventive maintenance

Plumbing

Tools

Test gauges

Amp meters

Hydro thermographs

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.

• The Building People, LLC, has a position open for a full-time HVAC/R Technician for the facilities engineering program to support a federal Agency.

  Job Description Job Description/Summary:

  This position may be eligible for a signing bonus. Please ask the recruiter for more details The HVAC Technician will have a strong focus on operating, maintaining, troubleshooting and repairing facility equipment on all systems.
• This position pays $46.31/hr + $8.68/hr for Health and Welfare.
• Perform maintenance, monitoring repairs to the Mechanical, Plumbing, Structural, Furniture, Fire, Life Safety, and Control systems for the facility to keep facility and building systems up to applicable standards as assigned
• Maintains responsibility for facility services, preventative maintenance, purchasing and inventory control, contracted maintenance, general maintenance and technical proficiency.
• Maintenance of the equipment will include cleaning, inspecting, calibrating and changing parts to maintain the HVAC systems and associated equipment at optimum performance levels
• Knowledge of the tools, materials, and test equipment used in the installation,
• Maintenance and repair of air conditioning/refrigeration HVAC control systems.
• Install, maintain, and repair HVAC controls, including pneumatic, electric, and electronic controls.
• Troubleshoots and repairs HVAC/BAS control problems, including dampers, coils, HVAC steam related controls, air handling equipment, and all types of valves.
• Adjusts and calibrates pneumatic/electronic devices to balance all HVAC systems.
• Inspects and services controls on a scheduled basis.
• Responds to service calls and troubleshoots problems.
• Prepares estimates for the repair and/or installation of new Mechanical, Electrical and Plumping systems and makes recommendations for such repairs and services.
• Troubleshoots and tests controls using test gauges, amp meters, hydro thermographs, and computers.
• The HVAC technician shall be available to perform manufacturer's required preventive and emergency repairs on all facility locations HVAC equipment and be on call 24/7 with a maximum response time of 4 hours.
• Electric Only HVAC Systems
• Gas Boiler and Electric HVAC Systems
• Repair equipment and perform corrective maintenance in assigned programmatic area(s).
• Inspect and test equipment / systems to ensure that technical integrity is