Master Lead Commercial HVAC Service Technician
About The Position
The Master Lead Commercial HVAC Service Technician supports customers throughout the Northern Virginia market, servicing a diverse portfolio of commercial facilities, including schools, healthcare facilities, laboratories, data centers, government buildings, refrigeration warehouses, and Class A office properties. The role diagnoses, repairs, and commissions a wide range of commercial HVAC and mechanical systems, manages preventative maintenance and service across customer accounts, and develops long-term customer relationships. The technician leads complex troubleshooting, mentors developing technicians, prepares professional service documentation, and recommends repairs, retrofits, and replacements that provide value to customers. The position offers $52–$60 per hour, overtime opportunities, a take-home company vehicle, and an on-call rotation approximately once every 6–8 weeks. The company provides a phone, fuel card, company-paid OEM training and licensing support, and a benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) with company match, paid time off, and paid holidays. The role offers opportunities for technical development and future leadership advancement.
Requirements
- At least 8 years of commercial HVAC service experience.
- In-depth knowledge of rooftop units, VRF systems, hydronic and steam boilers, pumps and towers, VFDs, and building-automation integration.
- Experience starting up and commissioning replacement equipment.
- Virginia Master HVAC license.
- Proven experience mentoring, training, and developing HVAC technicians in the field.
- Ability to scope, estimate, and help execute commercial HVAC repair, replacement, and retrofit projects.
- Advanced experience with major OEM equipment platforms and manufacturer training from Trane, Carrier, York/JCI, Daikin, or similar.
- EPA Universal Certification.
- Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.
- Willingness to participate in an on-call rotation.
- Professional communication skills in the field and in written service documentation.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with building automation systems such as Niagara, Metasys, Tracer, or Desigo.
- Critical-environment experience supporting healthcare facilities, data centers, laboratories, or other mission-critical operations.
- OEM training from Trane, Carrier, York/JCI, Daikin, or similar manufacturers.
- NATE, A2L, or other industry certifications.
- Bilingual English and Spanish skills.
- Interest in future leadership opportunities such as Service Supervisor, Service Manager, or Operations Manager.
- Chiller experience.
Responsibilities
- Diagnose and repair commercial HVAC equipment, including rooftop units and split systems (50 tons and above), VRF systems, heat pumps, hydronic and low-pressure steam boilers, pumps and pump packages, cooling towers, chillers, VFDs, and associated controls.
- Lead troubleshooting efforts on challenging service calls and serve as a technical resource for fellow technicians.
- Manage preventative maintenance and service activities across an assigned portfolio of customer accounts.
- Mentor and support junior technicians in the field and help develop their technical and troubleshooting skills.
- Prepare clear, professional service reports and communicate findings and recommendations to customers.
- Identify repair, retrofit, and replacement opportunities and recommend solutions that deliver value to customers.
- Scope, estimate, and help execute commercial HVAC repair, replacement, and retrofit projects.
- Participate in an on-call rotation approximately once every 6–8 weeks.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
- Company vehicle for take-home use
- Fuel card
- Company phone
- Consistent overtime opportunities and additional compensation through the on-call rotation
- Company-paid OEM training
- Company-paid A2L refrigerant certification
- Company-paid Journeyman and Master HVAC licensing support
- Career advancement opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
