HVAC Field Technician

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• Salary - $85,000.00 - $90,000.00
• Duration - Brand New long term contact that we DAWSON was re-awarded! We are the Prime
• Travel - This position requires local and overnight travel - A government vehicle will be provided along with a gas card.
• Location Lincoln W. Stoddard USARC 25 Lake Ave N Worcester Ma, 01605-2319

Position Title: HVAC Field Technician

• Basic Function: The candidate will provide expert-level technical analysis and advisory services based on a comprehensive operational knowledge of diverse HVAC systems. They must be able to diagnose and report on the performance of equipment, both as standalone units and as integrated components. This expertise must encompass primary cooling and heating plants like air-cooled and water-cooled chillers and various condensing and non-condensing boilers; hydronic and pumping systems including four-pipe and two-pipe hydronic loops, as well as water-sourced and geothermal heat pumps; direct expansion and refrigerant systems such as VRF, mini-splits, multi-splits, and packaged units; and terminal or air-side units like Fan Coil Units, Variable Air Volume units, and cabinet heaters, and fossil fuel-fired units.

Duties and Responsibilities for HVAC Field Technician:

• Identifies HVAC deficiencies and inadequacies, reports to Regional DPW Civilian, (RFOS) and Dawson Building Automation team with repair and/or replacement recommendations in accordance with industry standards.
• Utilizes building controls to monitor and make informed decisions and improvements to ensure reliability and stability of HVAC system
• Travel to sites to review building systems for potential improvements and upgrades.
• Serves as subject matter expert for HVAC systems and implementation.
• Emergency support for HVAC systems failure diagnostics. Field support of HVAC systems and support operations team as needed in an advisory capacity.
• Inspect and test HVAC systems for overall performance in accordance with manufactures specifications.
• Obtains manufactures specifications and preventative maintenance requirements for HVAC systems and components.
• Maintain records of work performed.
• Facilitate centralized management and monitoring of HVAC systems for streamlined operation.
• Support the reliability and stability of HVAC equipment through integrated control and monitoring.
• Advise in implementing responsive and adaptable control mechanisms.
• Suggest enhancements to increase efficiency of HVAC systems through intelligent control strategies.
• Assesses and reports on the compatibility of proposed systems with existing building automation systems and other integrated technologies.
• Assist Dawson BAS technical staff with systems integration as needed and support monthly controls inspections.

Position Requirements and Qualifications:

• Completion of a recognized HVAC certification or diploma program with the required duties of the position and a minimum of 6-8 years of directly applicable commercial HVAC experience.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a favorable NACi background investigation. Completion of fingerprinting, SF85 and OF301 forms are required.
• Must have a valid state-issued Drivers license.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite products and have the ability to use web-enabled programs and use the internet for informational research.
• Must be able to draft clear and comprehensible memos about facilities maintenance and repair related issues, as well as about recommendations for maintenance and repair changes, upgrades and improvements, use email, as well as develop and use spreadsheets.

DAWSON is an Equal Opportunity/VEVRAA federal contractor. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

DAWSON offers a best-in-class benefits program including medical, dental, and vision insurance; a 401(k) program with employer match; paid vacation and sick leave; employer-paid basic life and AD&D insurance; an Employee Assistance Program; and a flexible work environment. Additionally, employees can choose from several voluntary benefits including critical illness coverage; accident insurance; identity theft coverage; pet insurance, and more.

DAWSON gives preference to internal candidates. If no internal candidate meets our qualifications, external candidates will be given consideration.