Field Service Technician 3, HVAC

Compu Dynamics • Chantilly, VA

15h • $44 - $56 • Onsite

About The Position

The Field Service Technician 3, HVAC handles the most complex mechanical service scopes independently, leads multi-technician jobs, and mentors junior technicians in the field. This role involves expert diagnostics and repair on chillers, cooling towers, CRAC/CRAH units, humidification, and controls. The technician sets the on-site quality and safety example and supports the Field Superintendent on escalations, quality reviews, and workload balance. This is the final step on the technician ladder before becoming a superintendent.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 5+ years of field experience in commercial HVAC systems, including experience leading work on-site.
• EPA 608 Universal certification required.
• OSHA 10 certification required.
• Valid driver's license.

Nice To Haves

• NATE or manufacturer certifications preferred.
• OSHA 30 preferred.
• Experience with data center or critical environment cooling strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Execute the most complex service scopes independently; sequence multi-day and multi-trade work.
• Provide expert diagnostics and repair on complex mechanical plant, including chillers, cooling towers, CRAC/CRAH units, humidification, and controls.
• Handle issues other technicians cannot, and serve as a capable second on escalations.
• Set the on-site quality example; check own and others' work against applicable codes, manufacturer specifications, and quality standards before closeout.
• Support other technicians on difficult jobs; direct junior technicians on-site as lead technician.
• Represent Compu Dynamics professionally at every customer site, including handling sensitive situations with tact.
• Serve as lead technician on multi-technician jobs; assign on-site tasks and keep the job sequenced and moving.
• Provide hands-on mentorship to junior technicians; coach on troubleshooting, quality, and safe practices.
• Lead job site safety reviews on multi-technician jobs; stop unsafe work and reinforce PPE and safety discipline.
• Review junior technicians' documentation for completeness before submission.
• Take a lead role in the on-call rotation and help the Superintendent balance workload when things get busy.
• Review materials against scope before mobilization; flag specification gaps to the Superintendent.
• Help identify acceptable substitute materials on-site when specified items are unavailable.
• Flag scope growth and cost impacts early; support accurate job costing.
• Maintain company-issued tools and equipment; advise on tooling needs for complex scopes.
• Document work thoroughly so billing is accurate and the next visit goes smoothly, noting scope deviations, additional work found, and site conditions.
• Resolve routine field issues before escalation; provide clear technical detail when escalating to the Superintendent.
• Identify additional service opportunities on-site and communicate them to the account manager.
• Perform all work in compliance with OSHA standards, company safety policies, and applicable codes.
• Maintain trade credentials current; mentor junior technicians on licensure and certification paths.
• Report safety incidents, near-misses, and hazards to the Superintendent immediately; support incident follow-up.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with profit-sharing
• Employer-Paid Life Insurance
• Short-Term Disability (STD)
• Voluntary Benefits (Long-Term Disability, supplemental life insurance, Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity coverage)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• Birthday Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Volunteer Time Off (VTO)
• Boot Reimbursement
• Tool Reimbursement
• Tuition Reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED