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Insight Global
Sr HVAC Technician
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What they do
A HVAC Mechanic or Installer installs and repairs heating, air conditioning, and ventilation units.
$58,123 / year median in Maryland
+5% projected growth
Job Description
Job Description The Senior HVAC Technician is responsible for overseeing, coordinating, and performing the operation, maintenance, repair, and optimization of all building mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and life safety systems. This role ensures the safe, efficient, and reliable operation of building infrastructure while supervising maintenance activities, coordinating vendors, managing preventative maintenance programs, and supporting client facility operations.
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Job Description:
- Oversee, coordinate, and provide technical trades services to ensure the safe and efficient operation of HVAC, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and life safety systems.
- Operate, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain a wide range of HVAC equipment including boilers, chillers, cooling towers, pumps, air handlers, RTUs, VAVs, split systems, data room cooling units, heat exchangers, and associated controls.
- Conduct inspections, preventive maintenance, energy audits, and system performance assessments to maximize equipment uptime and efficiency.
- Maintain building climate control systems and ensure occupant comfort through proper operation of HVAC, plumbing, and electrical systems.
- Perform hands-on maintenance work and provide daily direction to General Maintenance Technicians and Handypersons.
- Review and manage preventative maintenance schedules, maintenance logs, and work order completion through CMMS platforms.
- Respond to equipment failures, alarm notifications, and facility issues, ensuring timely resolution.
- Assist with the development and implementation of preventative maintenance programs for newly installed equipment.
- Coordinate and oversee vendors performing HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire life safety, elevator, generator, and other specialized services.
- Support capital projects, tenant improvements, and construction activities while maintaining uninterrupted building operations.
- Conduct facility walkthroughs and inspections, assigning corrective maintenance tasks as needed.
- Manage spare parts inventory and ensure availability of critical maintenance materials.
- Collaborate closely with clients, vendors, and facility management teams to deliver exceptional building operations and customer service.
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https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/. Skills and Requirements- 7+ years of facilities engineering or building operations experience within commercial buildings, industrial/manufacturing facilities, data centers, or similar environments.
- Extensive experience operating, troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining commercial HVAC systems and related building infrastructure.
- Experience with high-pressure boilers and central plant equipment.
- Ability to read and interpret electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and construction drawings.
- Experience with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS).
- Familiarity with Energy Management Systems (EMS), Building Management Systems (BMS), and fire alarm systems.
- Strong Microsoft Office skills (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
- Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
- High School Diploma/GED plus related trade school training or equivalent experience.
- Universal EPA/CFC Certification.
- Maryland Stationary Engineer License (Grade 1 or Grade 2).
- Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
- Maryland Stationary Engineer License (Grade 3, 4, or 5).
- Marine Engineer Certificate or U.S. Navy Chief Petty Officer certification with steam boiler training.
- OSHA 10 and/or OSHA 30 Certification.
- LEED Certification.
- Maryland Journeyman or Master Electrician License.
- Maryland Journeyman or Master Plumber License.
- Hands-on experience with Building Automation Systems (BAS)
- Experience supervising maintenance teams and coordinating third-party vendors.
- Strong background in energy management, facility audits, and capital project support.