HVAC Systems Tech (Doe)

Government Contracting Resources • Washington, DC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The HVAC Systems Technician becomes thoroughly familiar with the DOE Forrestal Building’s HVAC systems, equipment, operating procedures, and maintenance requirements during the transition period. The role develops hands-on knowledge of heating, ventilation, air-conditioning, refrigeration, steam, chilled-water, and Building Automation/Energy Management Control Systems (BAS/EMCS), helping ensure HVAC operations continue without interruption when GCR assumes full responsibility for the building.

The position is on-site at the DOE Forrestal Building in Washington, DC, requires Building Access Only, and reports to the Chief of Operations. Compensation is $48.51 per hour. The role is FLSA non-exempt and eligible for overtime. Union affiliation is International Union of Operating Engineers (IUOE), Local 99; wages, benefits, and working conditions are subject to the applicable collective bargaining agreement. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of required pre-employment screening, including drug screening and a background investigation.

Requirements

• Hands-on experience operating, troubleshooting, and maintaining commercial HVAC, refrigeration, steam, and chilled-water systems.
• Working experience with Building Automation/Energy Management Control Systems.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, operating manuals, and maintenance records.
• Ability to obtain Forrestal Building access.

Nice To Haves

• EPA Section 608 Universal certification.
• Experience in large commercial or federal buildings with central plant equipment.
• Familiarity with CMMS-based preventive maintenance and work order systems.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with the incumbent contractor and DOE Facilities Management personnel on HVAC system operation, monitoring, troubleshooting, and maintenance.
• Participate in equipment walkthroughs, operational demonstrations, system training, and knowledge-transfer activities.
• Review equipment inventories, preventive maintenance schedules, operating manuals, system drawings, historical maintenance records, and outstanding deficiencies.
• Identify critical equipment, operational risks, and emergency-response procedures.
• Document findings and recommend corrective actions.
• Assist in developing HVAC operating procedures and maintenance schedules.
• Assist with evaluation of the PWS, building systems, operational complexity, and transition requirements.
• Support chiller plant familiarization with NORESCO and the Mechanical Room and Building Systems Assessment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed