HVAC Technician 2

Compu Dynamics•Chantilly, VA

2d•$32 - $40•Onsite

About The Position

The Field Service Technician 2, HVAC independently performs the most complex mechanical service scopes at job sites. The role requires proficient diagnostics and repairs on chillers, cooling towers, CRAC/CRAH units, humidification systems, and controls. The technician sets the on-site example for quality and safety and supports the Lead or Field Superintendent with escalations, quality reviews, and workload balance. This is a mid-level position with opportunities for growth. The position is field-based, with daily travel to customer sites across the service region. Work environments include mechanical rooms, electrical rooms, data centers, rooftops, and commercial facilities. Physical demands include lifting up to 50 pounds, climbing, working in confined spaces, and standing for extended periods. Participation in an on-call rotation, including occasional nights, weekends, and holidays, is required.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 5 years of field or installation experience in commercial HVAC systems, including independent on-site work.
EPA 608 Universal certification.
OSHA 10 certification.
Valid driver's license.
High-level HVAC skills with complex commercial and critical-environment cooling equipment.
Ability to lead and sequence multi-technician, multi-day jobs.
Strong diagnostic ability across refrigeration, airside, and controls systems.
Strong coaching and mentoring skills, including leading without formal authority.
Thorough documentation skills to support accurate billing and reliable job history.
Ability to participate in an on-call rotation, including occasional nights, weekends, and holidays.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, climb, work in confined spaces, and stand for extended periods.

Nice To Haves

NATE or manufacturer certifications.
OSHA 30 certification.
Experience with data center or critical-environment cooling.

Responsibilities

Independently execute complex service scopes and sequence multi-day, multi-trade work.
Diagnose and repair complex mechanical systems, including chillers, cooling towers, CRAC/CRAH units, humidification, and controls; assist with escalations as needed.
Check personal and other technicians’ work against applicable codes, manufacturer specifications, and quality standards before closeout.
Support technicians on difficult jobs and direct junior technicians on-site as lead technician.
Represent the company professionally at customer sites, including handling sensitive situations tactfully.
Review materials against the scope before mobilization and flag specification gaps to the Superintendent.
Help identify acceptable substitute materials when specified items are unavailable.
Flag scope growth and cost impacts early and support accurate job costing.
Maintain company-issued tools and equipment and advise on tooling needs for complex scopes.
Document work thoroughly, including scope deviations, additional work found, and site conditions, to support accurate billing and future visits.
Resolve routine field issues before escalation and provide clear technical details when escalating to the Superintendent.
Identify additional service opportunities on-site and communicate them to the account manager.
Perform work in compliance with OSHA standards, company safety policies, and applicable codes.
Keep trade credentials current and mentor junior technicians on licensure and certification paths.
Immediately report safety incidents, near-misses, and hazards to the Superintendent and support incident follow-up.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance, effective the first of the month following hire.
401(k) retirement plan with automatic enrollment at 3%, company match up to 4% subject to the stated contribution requirement, and profit-sharing opportunities.
Employer-paid life insurance equal to one times salary.
Fully employer-paid short-term disability.
Voluntary benefits including long-term disability, supplemental life insurance, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity coverage.
Paid time off accruing up to 160 hours annually after 60 days of employment.
Seven company-observed paid holidays plus a floating holiday.
Eight hours of paid birthday time off during the employee’s birthday month.
Paid parental leave: eight weeks of maternity leave and two weeks of paternity leave, concurrent with FMLA.
40 hours of paid volunteer time annually.
Boot reimbursement up to $150 annually, available from the first day.
Tool reimbursement of $250 annually, available after 60 days.
Tuition reimbursement up to $5,000 annually for approved educational programs.