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Eastern Research Group

Public health and environmental safety consulting

HVAC Technician

HVAC & Building SystemsConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeIndian Head, MD, USA$73k - $105k /yr

About the Job

Requirements

  • At least 5 years of journeyman- or master-level HVAC experience.
  • An Environmental Protection Agency Refrigerant Reclamation and Recovery Certification is required.
  • Ability to read and interpret wiring diagrams and blueprints.
  • Strong knowledge of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and other mechanical systems.
  • Competence with a wide range of equipment and troubleshooting techniques.
  • Experience with Building Automation Systems is required.
  • Must currently hold or be able to obtain a Department of Defense Secret-level security clearance.
  • Must be a U.S. citizen.
  • Must complete a pre-employment physical exam.
  • Must be able to lift objects weighing up to 100 pounds.
  • Must be able to work in areas where potentially harmful physical and chemical agents may be present, including fumes, dust, noise, heat, radiation, and chemicals.
  • May be required to participate in medical surveillance programs.
  • Must be able to stand, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, climb, and reach during shifts.
  • Must be able to use carts, dollies, hand trucks, and other equipment to move items.
  • Must be able to safely climb and descend ladders, stairways, scaffolding, and elevated work platforms, and work at heights up to and exceeding 30 feet.
  • Must be able to perform work above shoulder level, including reaching, lifting, and manipulating tools and materials overhead.
  • Must maintain the ability to safely perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Responsibilities

  • Install, maintain, and repair heating, ventilation, and cooling units.
  • Diagnose and repair electronic, mechanical, and electrical components of HVAC systems.
  • Perform preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on commercial HVAC systems, including chillers, boilers, water source heat pumps, cooling towers, package rooftops, split systems, controls, pumps, and variable air volume systems.
  • Support the full life cycle of small-scale projects from initial concept design through project completion.
  • Perform routine maintenance on facilities and equipment, including HVAC, electrical, digital controls, and other mechanical systems.
  • Troubleshoot and diagnose problems with facilities and equipment, and repair or replace defective parts as needed.
  • Respond to emergency maintenance requests.
  • Conduct site visits to document existing facility conditions and develop new requirements.
  • Prepare technical memoranda and reports documenting facility conditions and project status.
  • Ensure that facilities comply with applicable codes and regulations.
  • Maintain accurate records related to maintenance and administrative activities, including work orders, preventive maintenance schedules, equipment inventory, and time sheets.

Desired Qualifications

  • Journeyman or master HVAC licenses are preferred but not required.
  • An associate degree in facilities maintenance, engineering, or a related field is preferred.
  • Familiarity with state and local building codes, Occupational Safety and Health Administration regulations, and National Fire Protection Association standards is a plus.

About the Company

Eastern Research Group

Public health and environmental safety consulting

Eastern Research Group (ERG) provides consulting services in public health, environmental safety, and worker health and safety. It works with government agencies, communities, private companies, and non-profits to address environmental and health challenges. The firm emphasizes assessing environmental and occupational exposures, ensuring safety of food and drugs, planning sustainable facilities, and improving worker health and safety. Revenue comes from consulting fees, often under long-term government contracts. ERG differentiates itself by its mission-driven focus on fairness, equity, and social justice, and by partnering with a diverse client base including small, disadvantaged, minority-owned, women-owned, veteran-owned, and service-disabled veteran-owned businesses. Its goal is to protect public health and the environment, improve workplace safety, and promote inclusive economic growth through collaboration with diverse partners.

Company size
201-500
Company stage
Acquired
Total funding
$83M
Headquarters
Oslo, Norway
Founded
1984

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