HVAC Service Mechanic - Top Secret Clearance

ACTION FACILITIES MANAGEMENT INC•Washington, DC

25d•$53 - $57•Onsite

About The Position

Action Facilities Management, Inc. is hiring a licensed HVAC technician to perform journeyman-level maintenance and service work at commercial facilities in the DC Metro area, including locations in Maryland and Virginia. The role involves troubleshooting, repairing, replacing, installing, and maintaining a wide variety of HVAC and refrigeration equipment and controls in critically controlled environments. The technician will travel between local sites using a company-provided vehicle during the workday and receive a gas card. The stated shift is 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance and includes emergency after-hours call-backs as determined by the facility coordinator.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
HVAC journeyman or tradesman license in Virginia, Maryland, or Washington, DC.
Minimum of 4 years of experience in HVAC maintenance and repair for commercial or industrial facilities.
EPA Universal Certification.
Ability to possess and maintain a Top Secret security clearance.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
Strong organizational skills and ability to multitask.
Ability to present information effectively and respond to questions.
Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and email applications.
Ability to organize and prioritize job duties and assignments.
Ability to work both in a team environment and independently.
Ability to use available resources effectively to maximize productivity.
Ability to perform arithmetic using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals, compute rates, ratios, and percentages, and interpret drawings and schematics.
Ability to use common-sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
Ability to frequently lift or move more than 100 pounds.

Responsibilities

Provide journeyman-level HVAC maintenance support on site.
Perform maintenance, diagnostic testing, overhauls, installations, and repairs on refrigeration, dehumidification, air-conditioning, ventilation, and heating equipment and controls.
Research specifications and make installation corrections to ensure proper equipment function and compliance with tenant agency requirements.
Perform preventive maintenance, including changing filters and cleaning cooling towers and heating and cooling coils.
Respond to emergency after-hours call-backs as determined by the facility coordinator.
Work independently or as part of a team, making decisions and recommendations concerning HVAC operations and maintenance.
Perform building maintenance tasks, including adjustments and repairs to HVAC and electrical systems.
Fabricate, assemble, and install ductwork and chassis parts using portable metalworking tools and welding equipment.
Install evaporator units in chassis or air-duct systems.
Cut and bend tubing, and cut and thread pipe to required lengths and shapes.
Join tubing or pipes to refrigeration units and solder joints to form refrigerant circuits.
Install expansion and discharge valves.
Connect motors, compressors, temperature and humidity controls, and circulating ventilation fans to control panels, and connect panels to power sources.
Install air and water filters in completed installations.
Inject refrigerant into compressors to test systems and add Freon gas to reach prescribed operating pressure.
Observe pressure and vacuum gauges and adjust controls to ensure proper operation.
Test joints and connections for gas leaks using gauges, electronic leak detectors, electronic micron gauges, or soap-and-water solution.
Insulate pipes using insulation batting secured with cement or wire bands.
Replace defective breaker controls, thermostats, switches, fuses, and electrical wiring using electrician's hand tools and test equipment.
Install, repair, and service all types of HVAC equipment.
Perform other duties as assigned.