HVAC Technician

HVAC Technician

Complete Building Services—a Donohoe Company, is hiring HVAC Technicians in support of a large campus in Washington, DC. Our HVAC Technicians are responsible for the installation, maintenance, and repair of HVAC and refrigeration systems across campus facilities. This role supports a safe, comfortable, and energy-efficient environment through skilled mechanical, electrical, and control systems work. The HVAC technician plays a key role in ensuring the physical integrity of building systems and responding to maintenance issues as needed.

Schedule

• Shift: First Shift

  • Hours: 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM

Salary $35.69-$43.26 per hour.

Oversee install, operate, troubleshoot, and maintain HVAC systems, including:

• Condensers, compressors, evaporators, motors, chillers, cooling towers
• Heat pumps, air handlers, fans, dampers, duct systems
• DX units, filters, valves, gear boxes, and associated piping
• Rebuild and repair both commercial and domestic refrigeration systems
• Perform preventative maintenance and minor fabrication work as needed
• Assign Calibrate, adjust, repair, and operate pneumatic, electronic, and electrical controls.
• Troubleshoot mechanical and electronic control systems.
• Coordinate with the building management systems (BMS) team to facilitate adjustments to system parameters including set points, schedules, and controller updates.
• Install or replace control boards and wiring related to HVAC operations
• Ensure adherence to EPA regulations regarding refrigerant handling, reclaiming, and disposal.
• Follow all safety protocols when working with high-voltage systems or hazardous chemicals.
• Maintain service logs and documentation in compliance with regulatory and institutional standards
• Respond promptly to urgent maintenance calls affecting HVAC or cooling systems.
• Provide support for after-hours issues as part of a rotating on-call team when needed

Qualifications

• Must be able to pass a background check to obtain site badge
• Experience with BMS systems and HVAC energy optimization strategies
• Ten (10) years experience working on commercial HVAC systems
• HVAC journeyman license preferred
• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, preferred
• Knowledge of local and federal HVAC regulations
• Proficiency in computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) and building management systems (BMS)
• Strong knowledge of HVAC controls, energy management systems, and refrigeration equipment
• Facilities Maintenance, or related field preferred
• Ability to complete maintenance and basic troubleshooting
• EPA/CFC Refrigerant Handling Certification required
• Completed coursework in HVAC areas
• Must have working knowledge of 480V and below electrical systems, HVAC and plumbing systems
• Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills and a professional demeanor
• Must be detail oriented with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced work environment
• Valid driver's license

EOE, including disability/veterans