Lead Technician, HVAC Specialist (Onsite, Dulles VA)

RTX Corporate; Virginia; Sur place; USD 66 000 - 125 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

RTX is seeking a licensed Lead Technician HVAC specialist to provide hands-on leadership for our commercial maintenance operations in the Dulles, VA area. You will serve as the SME for HVAC systems, troubleshoot complex mechanical systems, and direct facilities personnel to ensure seamless operations and maintenance excellence.

The role requires strong leadership, EPA certification, and extensive experience with commercial HVAC systems, control strategies, and preventative maintenance.

Qualifications

• AA/AS degree or equivalent 2-year training plus extensive experience.
• 5+ years of facilities HVAC technician and leadership experience.
• Universal EPA Certification.
• 6+ years’ hands‑on experience in commercial HVAC troubleshooting and maintenance.
• 2+ years’ knowledge of Pneumatic controls, thermostats and VAV boxes.
• 2+ years’ experience with diagnostic tools, digital manifolds, and BAS interfaces.

Responsabilités

• Serve as the primary contact for escalations and facility emergencies.
• Oversee external contractors for MEP work, ensuring safety and quality.
• Assist with CMMS for routine repairs and preventive maintenance.
• Provide commercial HVAC oversight and technical operations.
• Perform hands-on maintenance, diagnostics, and troubleshooting for chillers, boilers, RTUs, AHUs, VRF, and cooling towers.
• Monitor and optimize BAS for energy efficiency and comfort.
• Lead preventive maintenance schedules across all mechanical systems.
• Perform EPA-compliant refrigerant recovery and documentation.
• Work from drawings and manuals to install, adjust, and replace components to restore service.
• Collaborate with other trades on joint projects to share responsibilities.
• Participate in rotating schedules and after-hours support.

Connaissances

HVAC Technician

Leadership

EPA Certification

Troubleshooting

BAS Interface

Formation

AA/AS degree

Outils

Trane Tracer

Johnson Controls Metasys

Honeywell

Description du poste

2026-11-03

United States of America

US-VA-DULLES-760 ~ 22260 Pacific Blvd ~ BLDG 60, test

Onsite

U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access certain necessary systems.

None/Not Required

Not Required

At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

The following position is to join our RTX Enterprise Services Facilities Team:

We are seeking a licensed Lead Technician HVAC specialist with extensive commercial experience to provide hands‑on leadership for our maintenance operations. In this dual‑focus role, you will serve as the primary subject matter expert for our commercial HVAC systems, troubleshooting complex mechanical systems while effectively directing the daily work of facilities personnel to ensure seamless operations and maintenance excellence

What You Will Do

• Serve as the primary contact for operational escalations, urgent service requests, and facility emergencies.
• Oversee external contractors for specialized MEP (mechanical, electrical, plumbing) work, ensuring safety compliance and quality control.
• Assist with Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) for routine repairs and preventative maintenance tasks.
• Commercial HVAC Oversight & Technical Operations.
• Perform hands‑on maintenance, diagnostic testing, and advanced troubleshooting for chillers, boilers, RTUs, AHUs, VRF systems, and cooling towers.
• Monitor, and optimize Building Automation Systems (BAS) to ensure workplace comfort and maximum energy efficiency.
• Lead preventative maintenance schedules across all mechanical systems to extend equipment life and minimize operational downtime.
• Perform EPA‑compliant refrigerant recovery, charging, and documentation.
• Work from drawings, sketches and manuals to perform system installation work, adjust and replace component assemblies and parts as required to restore service.
• Perform similar duties throughout the facility within the scope and skill level of this job description.
• Assist other trades working on joint projects where common skill crossover provides the opportunity for shared responsibilities and more effective use of available skills
• Participate in rotating schedules and after hour support as needed

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires an AA/AS degree or other 2-year high school training) with a minimum 8 years relevant experience.
• 5+ yearsof facilities HVAC technician and leadership experience.
• Universal EPA Certification.
• 6+ years’ hands‑on experience in commercial HVAC troubleshooting, repair, and operational maintenance.
• 2+ years’ general knowledge of Pneumatic controls, thermostats and VAV Boxes and service and repair of environmental‑control systems associated with mechanical systems.
• 2+ years’ experience in diagnostic tools, digital manifolds, and BAS interface platforms (e.g., Trane Tracer, Johnson Controls Metasys, Honeywell).
• 1+ years’ expertise reading complex schematics, electrical ladder diagrams, and building blueprints.

Qualifications We Prefer

• OSHA 10 or 30 Certification
• Journeyman HVAC License
• Working knowledge of HVAC Schematics, electronic wiring diagrams, and architectural/mechanical blueprints.
• Perform other maintenance‑related tasks, such as troubleshooting and maintaining pump systems, compressed air, vacuum systems, etc.
• Proficiency in the maintenance of large air handlers and roof top units

What We Offer

Whether you’re just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional, we offer a robust total rewards package with compensation; healthcare, wellness, retirement and work/life benefits; career development and recognition programs. Some of the benefits we offer include parental (including paternal) leave, flexible work schedules, achievement awards, educational assistance and child/adult backup care.

Work Location:

Dulles, VA

Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role:

Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

The salary range for this role is 66,000 USD - 125,400 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills. Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term disability, long‑term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective‑bargaining agreement. Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short‑term and/or long‑term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective‑bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance. This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply. RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

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