Second-Shift Data Center HVAC Technician

ABM Industries; Ashburn (VA); On-site; USD 72,800 - 93,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Military-friendly employer

Job summary

ABM Industries is seeking an HVAC Technician for the second shift to maintain, troubleshoot, and repair data center HVAC and mechanical systems. The role requires after-hours coverage to ensure reliability and rapid response to alarms, with a strong emphasis on accurate turnover between shifts.

The position involves preventive and corrective maintenance, troubleshooting, and documentation in CMMS, with a focus on high reliability in mission-critical environments.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years of commercial or industrial HVAC experience; data center or mission-critical experience preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, wiring diagrams, and sequences of operation.
• High school diploma or equivalent; technical or trade school preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on HVAC systems, including CRAH/CRAC units, AHUs, condensers, pumps, VFDs, humidification systems, and associated mechanical equipment.
• Monitor system performance, BAS/BMS alarms, trends, and environmental conditions during second shift to ensure thermal stability and environmental compliance.
• Respond to HVAC alarms, alerts, and service requests, initiating escalation procedures as required.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and basic controls issues impacting HVAC performance and reliability.
• Execute approved work in accordance with SOPs, MOPs, EOPs, safety procedures, and change-control requirements to prevent impact to critical operations.
• Support scheduled maintenance activities and planned work occurring during second-shift maintenance windows.
• Perform inspections, identify deficiencies, and document corrective actions or follow-up needs.
• Coordinate with first-shift teams to ensure accurate turnover of system status, issues, and ongoing work.
• Escort and oversee third-party vendors performing after-hours maintenance or repairs.
• Accurately document all work performed in the CMMS, including findings, repairs, recommendations, and escalation details.
• Maintain strict adherence to all safety, environmental, and mission-critical procedures.

Skills

HVAC experience

Troubleshooting

Independent work

Documentation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

BAS/BMS systems

VFDs knowledge

Wiring diagrams reading

Job description

ABM Industries is seeking an HVAC Technician for the second shift to maintain, troubleshoot, and repair data center HVAC and mechanical systems. The role requires after-hours coverage to ensure reliability and rapid response to alarms, with a strong emphasis on accurate turnover between shifts.

The position involves preventive and corrective maintenance, troubleshooting, and documentation in CMMS, with a focus on high reliability in mission-critical environments.