Senior Commercial HVAC Tech – Data Center & Field

ABM Industries; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Job summary

ABM Industries is seeking a Senior HVAC Technician III to perform advanced diagnostics, maintenance, and repair across commercial HVAC systems in DC/NoVA markets. The role includes field service with a company vehicle and a focus on uptime for mission-sensitive facilities.

The position requires 5+ years of experience, EPA 608 certification, and the ability to work independently in demanding environments, including data centers and hyperscale facilities. A valid driver's license is required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of HVAC field experience, with strong commercial service background.
• EPA 608 certification required.
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record.
• Strong independent troubleshooting ability across commercial HVAC systems.
• Experience servicing RTUs, AHUs, VAVs, boilers, pumps, chilled water systems, and cooling towers.
• Ability to work independently in a field-based service environment.
• Strong understanding of refrigeration, electrical, airflow, hydronic, and mechanical system fundamentals.
• Ability to communicate professionally with customers, service leadership, and internal teams.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced troubleshooting, diagnostics, repair, and preventive maintenance on commercial HVAC systems.
• Service and support equipment including RTUs, AHUs, VAVs, boilers, pumps, chilled water systems, and cooling towers.
• Diagnose mechanical, electrical, refrigeration, airflow, hydronic, and controls-related issues.
• Perform or support compressor replacements, coil replacements, leak detection, refrigerant recovery/charging, pump-downs, and system performance testing.
• Support PMs and repairs in server rooms, data centers, hyperscale environments, and other mission-critical spaces.
• Read and interpret blueprints, wiring diagrams, schematics, equipment manuals, and BAS trend data.
• Coordinate with service managers, dispatch, customers, controls technicians, and project teams as needed.
• Document work performed, findings, recommendations, parts used, and follow-up needs accurately.
• Follow all safety procedures, customer site requirements, lockout/tagout, PPE, and refrigerant handling standards.
• Mentor or support lower-level technicians when needed.

Skills

HVAC troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Field service

Independent work

Customer communication

Education

EPA 608 Certification

Job description

ABM Industries is seeking a Senior HVAC Technician III to perform advanced diagnostics, maintenance, and repair across commercial HVAC systems in DC/NoVA markets. The role includes field service with a company vehicle and a focus on uptime for mission-sensitive facilities.

The position requires 5+ years of experience, EPA 608 certification, and the ability to work independently in demanding environments, including data centers and hyperscale facilities. A valid driver's license is required.