HVAC Lead Technician

STS International, a respected veteran-owned small business systems engineering and integration firm is looking for a Lead HVAC Electrician to work along side a talented and supportive team for a government client at Fort Belvoir, VA. The ideal candidate will have solid HVAC experience to lead a team of skilled technicians to plan and execute HVAC installations, maintenance and repair to ensure systems are safe, reliable and operating efficiently. 

Work Schedule is 6 AM to 3 PM, Monday to Friday. Work locations across Ft. Belvoir, VA will vary among conditioned office & lab facilities, fabrication shops, unconditioned buildings, and outdoor, exposed conditions. 

If you're an experienced HVAC technician, looking for a rewarding opportunity to contribute to important government programs and infrastructure, we'd like to hear from you. 

• Install heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems in office buildings, lab facilities, work shops and other industrial settings to ensure proper functionality and efficiency.
• Troubleshoot, diagnoses problems, and perform maintenance and repair of heating, air conditioning and HVAC control systems.
• Plan and schedule work assignments of lower level technicians to balance workloads, maximize productivity, work quality and meet project deadlines.
• Develops and ensures preventive maintenance and inspections are conducted on an effective schedule that prevents and/or minimizes system down times or malfunctions.
• Monitor the quality of workmanship of lower level technicians to ensure compliance with project specifications, building codes, and standards.
• Collaborate and meet with a variety of skilled trade workers as well as on-site customer leadership to accomplish tasks effectively and efficiently.
• Respond to emergency duty assignments when necessary.
• Repair faulty equipment or systems. 
• Maintain positive working relationships with HVAC staff, customers, tenants and other departments through professional communication and responsive customer service.
• Assist other facilities maintenance team members in projects as required.
• Follows all safety protocol and protection measures; assists with or advises safety inspections as required. 

• 10  years of experience as an HVAC technician with strong understanding of HVAC systems and components.
• Strong diagnostic skills and mechanical aptitude
• Knowledge of local building codes, regulations and safety standards related to HVAC installation.
• Must have the ability to use hand tools, power tools commonly used in HVAC installation and repair.
• Must be able to collaborate with other trades and provide excellent customer service.
• Must be able to do lifting and movement of furniture for some occupied office work spaces.                     
• Be able to work independently with little supervision and as part of a team.

Minimum Education:  High School Diploma

Clearance Requirement:  The successful candidate must be able to obtain and retain a secret clearance. STS will sponsor clearance investigation for the successful candidate.