HVAC Technician
Amentum
HVAC Technician
Amentum
Government engineering and technical services provider
Amentum is seeking a HVAC Technician located in Central Virginia. I The Technician installs, services and repairs environmental-control systems in residences, department stores, office buildings, and other commercial establishments, utilizing knowledge of refrigeration theory, pipefitting and structural layout, mounts compressor and condenser units on platform or floor, using hand tools, following blueprints or engineering specifications, fabricates, assembles and installs ductwork and chassis parts, using portable metalworking tools and welding equipment, and installs evaporator unit in chassis or in air-duct system, using hand tools.
Job Requirements:
Knowledge of International Mechanical Code (IMC) required.
Ability to read blueprints, manuals, and construction drawings.
Must have experience servicing, troubleshooting, diagnosing, repairing and installing HVAC systems and related equipment.
Troubleshoots equipment for HVAC issues to prevent malfunctions and/or identify opportunities for improvements.
Responsible for troubleshooting HVAC issues, repairing, replacing, and maintaining the equipment on the base by responding promptly to equipment breakdowns and repairing the equipment in a timely manner.
CFC certification.
Maintain and repair as needed all indoor / outdoor HVAC systems to include all associated controls.
Experience with chillers, AHUs, residential & commercial systems, compressors, and refrigeration is desired, but not required.
Repair and replace as needed motors, contacts, relays, motor starters, and motor sheaves, wiring as it pertains to HVAC equipment.
Skilled in use of tools common to the trade including electric meters
and hand held powered tools.
Performs preventive maintenance for HVAC equipment throughout base.
Performs general maintenance tasks necessary for repair at the property.
Responds to maintenance calls, troubleshooting and repairing issues.
Install new HVAC equipment and performs project work for the base.
Prepares estimates, man hours, materials used and orders items needed for job completion or inventory replacement per established procedures.
Follows all policy, procedures and service standards and complies with all current related safety and health requirements.
Ability to work independently or in a team-driven setting.
Basic decision-making skills; uses independent judgment.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Must be able to climb stairs and ladders to include extension ladders repetitively during the shift
Minimum Requirements:
US Citizen
Valid Drivers license
High school Diploma or GED
Must have DPOR Journeyman or Master License from any state to transfer or 10 years relevant field experience
Must possess or have the ability to obtain an active government clearance at time of application
Experience with installing and troubleshooting low voltage/control wiring is highly desired
Ability to work independently or in a team-driven setting.
Must be able to climb stairs and ladders to include extension ladders repetitively during the shift
Basic decision-making skills; uses independent judgment.
Compensation Details:
33.65The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.
Benefits Overview:
Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Paid time off and holidays
Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
Educational reimbursement
Parental leave
Employee stock purchase plan
Tax-saving options
Disability and life insurance
Pet insurance
Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.
Original Posting:
04/13/2026 - Until FilledAmentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.
Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed, marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low-income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and supplemental language at Labor Laws Posters.
Amentum provides technical and engineering services to government agencies to support high-stakes missions such as space launch, nuclear cleanup, and military operations. Its offerings combine workforce, engineering, and mission-support capabilities across the full lifecycle—from planning and design to operations and sustainment—delivered as contracted services. The company differentiates itself through scale and breadth: formed from a spin-off and expanded by acquiring DynCorp and PAE, and later merging with Jacobs’ Critical Mission Solutions and Cyber & Intelligence units, making it one of the largest government services contractors with about 53,000 employees and a public listing (AMTM). Its main goal is to help the U.S. and its allies achieve mission success for critical national programs by providing comprehensive, reliable government-focused technical services.
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