HVAC Technician
AHU TechnologiesWashington, District of Columbia
$35 - $43 / hour
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Job Description
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Competitive salary
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
The HVAC Technician is responsible for the installation, maintenance, and repair of HVAC and refrigeration systems across campus facilities. This role supports a safe, comfortable, and energy-efficient environment through skilled mechanical, electrical, and control systems work. The technician plays a key role in ensuring the physical integrity of building systems and responding to maintenance issues as needed.All shifts available: Monday - Sunday, 6 am–2:30 pm, 2:30 pm–10:00 pm, 10:00 pm–6:00 am.
Responsibilities:
- Install, operate, troubleshoot, and maintain HVAC systems, including:
- Condensers, compressors, evaporators, motors, chillers, cooling towers
- Heat pumps, air handlers, fans, dampers, duct systems
- DX units, filters, valves, gear boxes, and associated piping
- Rebuild and repair both commercial and domestic refrigeration systems
- Perform preventative maintenance and minor fabrication work
- Calibrate, adjust, repair, and operate pneumatic, electronic, and electrical controls
- Troubleshoot mechanical and electronic control systems
- Coordinate with the BMS team to facilitate adjustments to system parameters, including set points, schedules, and controller updates
- Install or replace control boards and wiring related to HVAC operations
- Ensure adherence to EPA regulations regarding refrigerant handling, reclaiming, and disposal
- Follow all safety protocols when working with high-voltage systems or hazardous chemicals
- Maintain service logs and documentation in compliance with regulatory and institutional standards
- Respond promptly to urgent maintenance calls affecting HVAC or cooling systems
- Provide support for after-hours issues as part of a rotating on-call team when needed
Requirements:
- Must be able to pass a background check to obtain site badge
- 10+ years of experience working on commercial HVAC systems
- Experience with BMS systems and HVAC energy optimization strategies
- EPA/CFC Refrigerant Handling Certification required
- Coursework completed in HVAC areas
- HVAC journeyman license preferred
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering preferred
- Proficiency with computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) and building management systems (BMS)
- Strong knowledge of HVAC controls, energy management systems, and refrigeration equipment
- Familiarity with 480V and below electrical systems, HVAC, and plumbing systems
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Detail-oriented and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Valid driver's license
Compensation: $35.00 - $43.00 per hour
About Us
AHU Technologies INC. is an IT consulting and permanent staffing firm that meets and exceeds the evolving IT service needs of leading corporations within the United States. We have been providing IT solutions to customers from different industry sectors, helping them control costs and release internal resources to focus on strategic issues.
AHU Technologies INC. was co-founded by visionary young techno-commercial entrepreneurs who remain as our principal consultants. Maintaining working relationships with a cadre of other highly skilled independent consultants, we have a growing number of resources available for development projects. We are currently working on Various projects such as media entertainment, ERP Solutions, data warehousing, Web Applications, Telecommunications and medical to our clients all over the world.
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