HVAC Installer

*** Top Secret Clearance Required *** Full installation of HVAC systems including Mini-Split, VRF/VRV, Fan-Coil Units, Air Handler Units, outdoor units, pumps, VAVs, CRACs, and exhaust fans in a light-commercial setting. This includes: Reading schematics and blueprints. Demolishing existing systems Laying out and installing appropriate anchors and/or fasteners, attaching threaded rod and hangers, and installing vibration isolation where needed Laying out and cutting penetrations through various materials using core drills, hammer drills, saws, and other tools Operating duct jacks, chain falls, and other material handling equipment as needed Pressure testing, evacuating, determining charge weight, and charging refrigerant circuits Installing copper, PVC, threaded steel, Victaulic and other piping systems using soldering, brazing, threading, gluing, bolting, and other common methods and Insulating using EPDM (Rubbertex) or mineral-fiber insulation with adhesive, tape, jacketing, or vapor retarder coatings as needed Installing sheet metal duct work including Slip & Drive and flange-type joints and insulating using mineral-fiber blanket, anchor pins, staples, tape, and/or vapor retarder as needed Installing basic controls such as thermostats and control valves, including basic wiring Performing startup Willing and able to work in confined spaces, at heights, in significant heat and cold, and in dirty environments. Willing to adhere to appropriate company safety practices at all times Complying with manufacturer standards, supervisor instructions, and customer requirements. Good written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills. Other duties as assigned. Desirable Skills Able to translate information from blueprints into a viable plan to complete a project, including material procurement and manpower deployment Efficiently troubleshooting a diverse set of HVAC systems. Installing Air-Cooled Chillers and other large units Ability to weld using MIG or stick for the purpose of affixing steel hangers/supports to a structure Ability to fabricate duct fittings, up to 24” width, such as transitions and offsets, on site and without the use of a commercial sheet metal brake Testing and Balancing HVAC systems, including air and water Cutting, grooving, threading, and other common methods of pipe joint preparation. #Intel Basic Job Requirements: 5+ years of experience as an HVAC installer High School diploma or GED EPA Universal Certification Other Job Requirements: Journeyman license/certificate or equivalent U.S. Citizen with valid driver’s license Valid and current passport Top Secret Clearance Required Required local travel in the DMV area for local projects Required to deploy OCONUS for short term assignments – Assignments can be up to 5 months Occasional weekend, evening, and after-hours work may be required Willing and able to work up to 7 days a week on certain projects, 10 hours a day, sometimes (often times) during non-standard hours Ability to lift and carry a minimum of 50 pounds Working conditions include various levels of environmental conditions including but not limited to generally favorable indoor office workspace, moving mechanical parts and vibration; high, precarious places, fumes or airborne particles and extreme temperatures and high noise levels. Preferred Qualifications: Local candidates preferred Job Type: Full-time Pay: $30.00 - $40.00 per hour Benefits: 401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Schedule: Monday to Friday Nights as needed On call Weekends as needed Experience: HVAC: 5 years (Required) License/Certification: Journeyman License (Required) Security clearance: Top Secret (Required) Ability to Commute: Reston, VA (Required) Ability to Relocate: Reston, VA: Relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location: In person