About This Role
This role involves diagnosing, repairing, and performing preventative maintenance on complex commercial and industrial HVAC systems, with a primary focus on data centers in Northern Virginia. The technician will support high-reliability environments that demand maximum uptime and precision performance, working with advanced cooling infrastructure and continuing to develop troubleshooting expertise and technical leadership.
Responsibilities
- Perform preventative maintenance on commercial HVAC systems, including logging equipment data, cleaning coils, brushing tubes, replacing filters and belts, and ensuring proper lubrication
- Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, and control-related issues across equipment such as chillers, cooling towers, air handling units, rooftop units, and water-source systems
- Inspect and maintain systems to proactively identify risks and prevent downtime in mission-critical environments
- Analyze chiller and system trend data to optimize performance, efficiency, and reliability
- Execute warranty-related service by testing and verifying proper system operation
- Lead equipment rebuilds and retrofits; mentor and guide junior technicians through hands-on training and best practices
- Accurately document service activities including work orders, time reporting, and inventory usage
- Communicate effectively with customers, providing clear status updates and translating technical findings into actionable insights
- Participate in ongoing technical training and maintain required certifications
- Uphold safety standards, regulatory compliance, and a clean, organized work environment
- Support rotational on-call coverage and occasional overnight travel as needed
Requirements
- 5+ years of progressive HVAC service experience (or 7+ years related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience)
- High school diploma or GED; technical HVAC training preferred
- Valid driver
- EPA Universal Technician Certification (as required)
- Ability to participate in rotational emergency/on-call service
- Required licenses or certifications per local regulations
- Work authorization required (no sponsorship available)
Nice to have:
- Strong background in commercial/industrial HVAC, especially in data center or critical environments
- Experience mentoring or leading junior technicians
- OSHA 10 certification (or willingness to obtain)
- Current First Aid/CPR certification
Benefits
- Sign-on bonus (for qualified candidates)
- Ongoing technical training and professional development in advanced HVAC systems
