HVAC Systems Technician

NIKA is hiring for a HVAC Systems Technician to support our client in Washington, DC. The role is contingent upon contract award.

Named a Top Workplace by the Washington Post, NIKA is a well-established company that is focused on growth within an entrepreneurial environment. We work with governments to operate and manage their real property. Our operations management, engineering, and project management services provide our customers with value and expertise to ensure operational readiness for complex and mission-critical facilities. NIKA benefits include PTO, holidays, medical/dental/vision insurance, 401k matching, and an understanding of work/life balance.

Job Description:

• Coordinate with the incumbent contractor and DOE Facilities Management personnel on the operation, monitoring, troubleshooting and maintenance of HVAC systems.
• Participate in equipment walkthroughs, operational demonstrations, system training and knowledge-transfer activities.
• Review equipment inventories, preventive maintenance schedules, operating manuals, system drawings, historical maintenance records and outstanding deficiencies.
• Identify critical equipment, operational risks and emergency-response procedures.
• Document findings and recommend corrective actions.
• Assist in developing HVAC operating procedures and maintenance schedules.
• Assist with evaluation of the PWS, building systems, operational complexity and transition requirements.
• Support the chiller plant familiarization with NORESCO and the Mechanical Room and Building Systems Assessment.

Requirements

• MUST be US citizen and have ability to obtain security clearance
• Hands-on experience operating, troubleshooting and maintaining commercial HVAC, refrigeration, steam and chilled-water systems.
• Working experience with Building Automation/Energy Management Control Systems.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, operating manuals and maintenance records.
• Ability to obtain Forrestal Building access.

Preferred Qualifications:

• EPA Section 608 Universal certification.
• Experience in large commercial or federal buildings with central plant equipment.
• Familiarity with CMMS-based preventive maintenance and work order systems.