HVAC Technician

Commercial HVAC Technician I - Naval Air Station Patuxent River

Competitive wages and an allowance for insurance and 401k!

• Health insurance for the entire family, no matter the size
• Annual increases to wages and health and welfare rates
• Non‑seasonal steady work on a five‑year contract

HVAC Technicians on the NAS Patuxent River team come from all areas of Southern Maryland, including Calvert, Ridge, Hollywood, Mechanicsville, Leonardtown, Waldorf, Laplata, Lusby, Solomons. Specializing in commercial HVAC, the Technician performs maintenance, repair, replacement, and modernization of HVAC systems to achieve regulated climatic conditions. The position requires extensive knowledge of HVAC principles and the ability to diagnose, test and correct malfunctions.

The technician must be a licensed Journeyman with an EPA certification and have the skill level to repair a variety of systems.

• $43.21/hr
• Union sponsored/fully paid health insurance
• Annual retirement plan contribution of $30k+

• Work on various types of HVAC units: split package, residential style, and up to light commercial mini‑splits, VAVs and AHUs
• Use a multi‑meter to check voltage lamp
• Use a torch for brazing
• Prepare work orders and cost material estimates
• May assist in training lower‑level workers in mechanical repair techniques

• Work independently, self‑starter
• Read schematic diagrams
• Understand the refrigeration cycle and troubleshoot mechanical issues with repair strategies
• Practice workplace safety when using tools, equipment, and supplies for HVAC repair
• Include proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE)

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 3+ years of experience in maintenance, repair, installation, and operation of commercial heating, ventilation, refrigeration and air conditioning systems
• Journeyman license
• EPA Universal Refrigeration license
• HVAC training or equivalent
• Regular, dependable attendance required
• Overtime available evenings & weekends
• Valid driver’s license compliant with REAL
• Pass a pre‑employment drug screening
• U.S. citizenship required for access to military installations

• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs unassisted
• Use of hands, reaching, talking, walking
• Prolonged sitting, bending, squatting, standing, twisting, or stooping
• Climbing ladders and entering confined spaces
• Work both indoors and outdoors in various temperatures and weather conditions

Physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Generous benefits package consistent with the Collective Bargaining Agreement
• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k)
• Life Insurance Benefit through Local 602
• Disability insurance under union medical
• EMI Short‑Term and Long‑Term Disability
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Federal Holidays)
• Tool Allowance
• Uniforms
• Union Tuition/Training/License reimbursement
• Annual increase to wages and allowance
• Non-seasonal – always steady work
• Referral program – join our team then bring your friends

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