Senior Master HVAC Technician
$66.68/hr+ $15.25/hour fringe benefits allowance
Expert
Jacksonville, FL, USA
In PersonOn-site at Camp Lejeune and surrounding installations; no travel.
Building TradesHVAC & Building Systems
No H1B Sponsorship
US Citizenship Required
About the job
Requirements
- A high school diploma, GED, or equivalent amounts of technical training and experience is required.
- At least 15 years of advanced experience in the maintenance, repair, installation, and operation of commercial or industrial heating, ventilation, refrigeration, and air conditioning systems is required.
- Experience must include inspecting, disassembling, assembling, replacing, and repairing heating, ventilation, refrigeration, or air conditioning systems, including compressors, motors, burners, pumps, filters, ductwork, pipes, valves, refrigerants, recovery systems, and pressure vessels.
- Experience installing, calibrating, troubleshooting, and replacing control systems is required.
- An EPA Universal Refrigeration License is required.
- A valid driver's license compliant with the REAL ID Act is required, or the applicant must be willing and able to obtain one.
- Applicants must pass a pre-employment drug screening and background check.
- Regular, dependable attendance is required.
- The role requires the ability to work overtime, including evenings and weekends.
- U.S. citizenship is required to obtain and maintain access to military installations.
- The role requires lifting up to 50 pounds unassisted and the ability to use hands, reach with hands and arms, talk, and walk.
- The role requires prolonged periods of sitting, bending, squatting, standing, twisting, or stooping, as well as climbing ladders and entering confined spaces.
- The role requires working indoors and outdoors in various temperatures and weather conditions, including extreme conditions.
- Knowledge and proficiency in standard practices, materials, tools, and equipment used to troubleshoot, repair, and maintain commercial and industrial HVAC equipment are required.
- Required competencies include operating equipment used to install, repair, and maintain HVAC equipment; planning and managing projects; preparing and maintaining accurate records; and handling hazardous materials.
- Required knowledge includes indoor air monitoring equipment and interpretation of resulting data; design and construction standards; air conditioning and heating codes; hazards and safety precautions; and refrigerant handling and disposal.
- Knowledge of safety issues involving tools, equipment, and supplies used to repair HVAC equipment is required, including proper use of personal protective equipment.
Responsibilities
- Install, modify, and repair refrigeration systems, air conditioning, ventilation, variable air volume, variable refrigerant flow, computer room air conditioning, geothermal, chiller, process cooling, ice-making, evaporative cooling, compressed-air, and related control systems.
- Perform advanced installation tasks involving assembly, testing, calibration, and adjustment of temperature and environmental control systems, air conditioning plants, air distribution systems, complex dual-equipment cooling installations, refrigerated warehouses and facilities, and dehumidification systems.
- Install new or repaired components and perform complex system and component modifications in accordance with applicable electrical publications and directives.
- Maintain and repair dedicated outdoor air systems, makeup air units, and Pool Pak systems.
- Repair system components including compressors, condensers, heat pumps, fluid and refrigerant gas lines, valves, meters, gauges, thermostats, pumps, mechanical linkages, electrical components, switching and controlling devices, pneumatic controls, variable-speed drives, digital control devices, and hydronic heating, cooling, and economizer systems.
- Diagnose and repair refrigerant systems, including variable refrigerant flow systems, chillers, reversible chillers, and computer room air conditioning units.
- Cut and bend tubing to the correct length and shape; cut and thread pipe using machine or hand-threading equipment; join tubing or pipes to refrigeration units with sleeves, couplings, or unions; solder joints to form refrigerant circuits; and install refrigerant valves.
- Test refrigerant piping joints and connections for leaks using a leak detector, and verify leak-free condition with a vacuum pump and vacuum hold test.
- Test and verify component operation, and connect motors, compressors, temperature controls, humidity controls, and ventilation fans.
- Replace defective breaker controls, thermostats, switches, fuses, and electrical wiring to repair installed units.
- Add or remove refrigerant to achieve proper subcooling and superheat.
- Observe pressure and vacuum gauges and adjust controls to ensure proper operation.
- Wrap pipes in insulation batting and secure them with cement or wire bands.
- Install, repair, and service air conditioners with cooling capacity up to 1,100 tons in warehouses, barracks, and commercial buildings.
- Prepare work orders and cost-material estimates.
- Assist in training lower-level workers in mechanical repair techniques.
- Supervise and lead lower-level workers.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
About the company
TechFlow modernizes and maintains government IT applications and runs a nationwide field-service network to support equipment and facilities. It uses Agile and SAFe to build software in small increments, automate testing, and coordinate field technicians for around-the-clock maintenance, while guiding the ATO process for secure apps. Being employee-owned and led by former OEM and systems-integrator leaders helps it blend integration with ongoing optimization and move quickly on large government programs, with a strong emphasis on information assurance. Its goal is to deliver secure, reliable, and well-maintained government IT and software systems that enable missions and exceed customer expectations.
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
San Diego, California
Founded
1995
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- TechFlow's 2026 website shows continued federal relevance and active contract performance.
- DIU success memo opened civilian and Defense Department EV charger agreements.
- October 2024 Army Reserve OTA expanded TechFlow into 760-plus resilient infrastructure sites.
What critics are saying
- TSA concentration creates renewal risk when the seven-year contract resets after 2030.
- Federal procurement shocks or protests could stall EV and microgrid expansion programs.
- Employee-owned staffing limits make execution failures existential across TSA, Army Reserve, and DIU work.
What makes TechFlow unique
- TechFlow is 100% employee-owned, a rare structure in federal services.
- TechFlow won a $2.1 billion TSA contract, anchoring long-term airport maintenance revenue.
- TechFlow secured a 2024 sole-source OTA for 760-plus Army Reserve EV sites.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Sick Leave
- Paid Holidays
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Referral Bonus