Senior HVAC Lead Technician - Commercial Systems

RTX; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 66,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Robust total rewards package

Parental leave and flexible schedules

Educational assistance and backup care

Job summary

RTX is seeking a licensed Lead Technician HVAC specialist to provide hands-on leadership for our maintenance operations at the Dulles, VA facility. In this dual‑focus role, you will diagnose complex mechanical systems and direct daily work of facilities personnel to ensure reliable operations.

The ideal candidate has 6+ years in commercial HVAC with leadership experience, Universal EPA Certification, and proficiency with BAS interfaces (Trane Tracer, Metasys, Honeywell).

Qualifications

• AA/AS degree or other 2-year training with 8+ years relevant experience
• 5+ years facilities HVAC technician and leadership experience
• Universal EPA Certification
• 6+ years hands-on 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
• 1+ years reading complex schematics, electrical ladder diagrams, and building blueprints

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary contact for operational escalations, urgent service requests, and facility emergencies.
• Oversee external contractors for MEP work, ensuring safety compliance and quality control.
• Assist with CMMS for routine repairs and preventive 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 downtime.
• Perform EPA‑compliant refrigerant recovery, charging, and documentation.
• Work from drawings and manuals to perform system installation work, adjust/replace components to restore service.
• Assist other trades on joint projects for shared responsibilities and efficiency.
• Participate in rotating schedules and after hour support as needed.

Skills

HVAC leadership

EPA Certification

Pneumatic controls

BAS interfaces

Reading schematics

Education

AA/AS degree or equivalent

Tools

Trane Tracer

Johnson Controls Metasys

Honeywell BAS

Job description

RTX is seeking a licensed Lead Technician HVAC specialist to provide hands-on leadership for our maintenance operations at the Dulles, VA facility. In this dual‑focus role, you will diagnose complex mechanical systems and direct daily work of facilities personnel to ensure reliable operations.

The ideal candidate has 6+ years in commercial HVAC with leadership experience, Universal EPA Certification, and proficiency with BAS interfaces (Trane Tracer, Metasys, Honeywell).