HVAC Technician 1 - DMV
Posted Sep 30 · Last collected Nov 11
About this role
Overview
About M.C. Dean
M.C. Dean is Building Intelligence@. We design, build, operate, and maintain cyber-physical solutions for the nation’s most mission-critical facilities, secure environments, complex infrastructure, and global enterprises. With over 7,000 employees, our capabilities span electrical, electronic security, telecommunications, life safety, automation and controls, audiovisual, and IT systems. Headquarters in Tysons, Virginia, M.C. Dean delivers resilient, secure, and innovative power and technology solutions through engineering expertise and smart systems integration.
Why Join Us?
Our people are passionate about engineering innovation that improves lives and drives impactful change. Guided by our core values—agility, expertise, and trust—we foster a collaborative and forward-thinking work environment. At M.C. Dean, we are committed to building the next generation of technical leaders in electrical, engineering, and cybersecurity industries.
Clearance Requirement:
Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and may meet eligibility requirements, including U.S. Citizenship, for access to classified information;
Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance.
License/Certification Requirement:
Current CFC/EPA Universal Certification (within 1 year if not currently held).
Responsibilities
Our team provides a full-service solution for mechanical equipment and systems maintenance and installation. Our mission-critical services will meet our customer’s needs whether they are using a full-service, monthly, or quarterly based service contract. Our customers consist of mostly government-based facilities but also include privately-owned and commercially operated businesses.
Preventive and Corrective Maintenance:
Air Cooled Chillers
Air Handling Units
Boilers
Cooling Towers
Data Center Cooling
Exhaust and Filtration
Heat Exchangers
Heat Pumps
Humidification
Piping repairs
Pumps
Rooftop Units
Variable Air Volume Systems
Variable Frequency Drives (VFD)
Walk-in Coolers and Freezers
Projects:
AC Unit installs
Air-cooled chiller installation
Boiler overhauls and replacements
Commercial water heater installation
Pump rebuilds and installation – water cooled and direct expansion.
Qualifications
High school diploma or GED
and 3+ years of commercial HVAC experience
;
or 1+ year of experience with an associate degree
.
Commercial HVAC experience as a
truck-based service technician
.
Experience working with
complex HVAC systems
including chillers, boilers, package units, AHUs, and VAV systems (direct digital, pneumatic, and automated controls).
Completion of an
HVAC technical training program
or recognized apprenticeship (preferred).
Current CFC/EPA Universal Certification (within 1 year if not currently held).
Holistic understanding of
mechanical equipment
and
HVAC design
in commercial and industrial environments.
HVAC OEM factory training or experience with
Trane, Liebert, Stulz
, and other major brands.
A
bility to obtain and maintain a
Top Secret clearance
(applicants will undergo a government background investigation).
Requires a Valid driver's license. This position may require ongoing or intermittent use of a company vehicle.
Strong understanding of
HVAC tools, machines, and their proper maintenance
.
Proficiency in using
hand tools and test equipment
to perform diagnostic and repair work.
Ability to complete
timely documentation
including maintenance reports, service tickets, and daily safety briefings.
Excellent
written and verbal communication skills
in English.
Willingness to work
nights, weekends
, and participate in a
24/7 on-call rotation
.
Ability to
travel occasionally
outside normal working areas; may require limited overnight travel.
Basic computer skills including
Microsoft Office applications
.
Ability to work
independently, resourcefully, and safely
.
Preferred experience:
Advanced troubleshooting skills down to the
component level
on boilers, chillers, AHUs, VAVs, heat pumps, and CRAC units.
Ability to
read and interpret mechanical drawings, schematics, and system plans
.
Current
Master HVAC License
or equivalent technical degree.
Experience with
Liebert HVAC systems
.
Strong customer-relation skills with ability to provide
proactive recommendations
to clients.
We offer an excellent benefits package including:
A competitive salary
Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
Paid time off
Tuition reimbursement
401k Retirement Plan
Military Reserve pay offset
Paid maternity leave
Abilities:
The position requires the ability to lift, carry, and move objects weighing up to [50 pounds] on a regular basis. Candidates must demonstrate physical strength and stamina to perform various tasks, including but not limited to, loading, and unloading, operating equipment, and assisting in the transportation of various materials. Proper lifting techniques and safety protocols must be followed to ensure personal and team safety.
Relocates a 12-foot stepladder without assistance.
Works at various heights up to 60 feet and can climb and maintain balance on scaffolds, aerial lifts, catwalks and all types of ladders.
Walks, climbs, lifts, squats, crawls, kneels, pushes, pulls and reaches overhead on a routine and repetitive basis.
Possess good vision (may be corrected vision), the ability to see in color, and the ability to hear and communicate in English.
May use a standard ladder without exceeding the weight limit while carrying tools.
Tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.
general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
Combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (including finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
See details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
Pay Range
USD $25.00 - USD $35.00 /Hr.