Lead Technician, HVAC Specialist (Onsite, Dulles VA)

RTX•Dulles, VA

6d•$66,000 - $125,400•Onsite

About The Position

RTX Enterprise Services Facilities Team is seeking a licensed Lead Technician HVAC specialist with extensive commercial experience to provide hands-on leadership for maintenance operations. The role serves as the primary subject matter expert for commercial HVAC systems, troubleshooting complex mechanical systems while directing the daily work of facilities personnel to support reliable operations and maintenance excellence. The position oversees commercial HVAC technical operations, including maintenance, diagnostic testing, and advanced troubleshooting of chillers, boilers, RTUs, AHUs, VRF systems, and cooling towers. It also involves monitoring and optimizing Building Automation Systems, leading preventive maintenance schedules, completing EPA-compliant refrigerant work, and performing system installation and repairs using drawings, sketches, and manuals. The technician assists other trades on joint projects and provides rotating and after-hours support as needed. The role is primarily onsite in Dulles, Virginia. U.S. citizenship is required because access to certain necessary systems is limited to U.S. citizens. No security clearance is required. The salary range is $66,000–$125,400.

Requirements

Typically requires an AA/AS degree or other two-year high school training, with a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience.
At least 5 years of facilities HVAC technician and leadership experience.
Universal EPA Certification.
At least 6 years of hands-on experience in commercial HVAC troubleshooting, repair, and operational maintenance.
At least 2 years of general knowledge of pneumatic controls, thermostats, and VAV boxes, and of service and repair of environmental-control systems associated with mechanical systems.
At least 2 years of experience with diagnostic tools, digital manifolds, and BAS interface platforms such as Trane Tracer, Johnson Controls Metasys, or Honeywell.
At least 1 year of expertise reading complex schematics, electrical ladder diagrams, and building blueprints.
U.S. citizenship is required.

Nice To Haves

OSHA 10 or 30 Certification.
Journeyman HVAC License.
Working knowledge of HVAC schematics, electronic wiring diagrams, and architectural/mechanical blueprints.
Ability to perform other maintenance-related tasks, such as troubleshooting and maintaining pump systems, compressed air, and vacuum systems.
Proficiency in maintaining large air handlers and rooftop units.

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary contact for operational escalations, urgent service requests, and facility emergencies.
Oversee external contractors performing specialized mechanical, electrical, and plumbing work, ensuring safety compliance and quality control.
Assist with the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) for routine repairs and preventive maintenance tasks.
Perform hands-on maintenance, diagnostic testing, and advanced troubleshooting of chillers, boilers, RTUs, AHUs, VRF systems, and cooling towers.
Monitor and optimize Building Automation Systems (BAS) to support workplace comfort and energy efficiency.
Lead preventive maintenance schedules across mechanical systems to extend equipment life and minimize operational downtime.
Perform EPA-compliant refrigerant recovery, charging, and documentation.
Use drawings, sketches, and manuals to perform system installation, adjust or replace component assemblies and parts, and restore service.
Perform similar facility duties within the scope and skill level of the job description.
Assist other trades on joint projects when skills overlap and shared responsibilities can improve use of available skills.
Participate in rotating schedules and provide after-hours support as needed.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Life insurance.
Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
401(k) match.
Flexible spending accounts.
Flexible work schedules.
Employee assistance program.
Employee Scholar Program.
Parental leave, including paternal leave.
Paid time off and holidays.
Educational assistance.
Achievement awards and recognition programs.
Career development programs.
Child/adult backup care.
Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be available, depending on position level and collective-bargaining coverage; payments are not guaranteed.