Critical Facility Lead Technician HVAC

ABM Industries Inc

Ashburn, VA

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$45–$62.50 Per Hour
SKILLS
Aviation Industry, Change Control, Clean Technologies, Commercial Real Estate, Communication Skills, Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS), Continuous Improvement, Corporate Policies, Corrective Action, Detail Oriented, Distribution Services, Documentation, E Programming Language, Electrical Wiring, Electricity, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Facilities Engineering, HVAC, High Reliability, Homeland Security, Identify Issues, Incident Management, Incident Response, Leadership, Lift/Move 50 Pounds, Maintain Compliance, Maintenance - Electrical, Maintenance - HVAC, Military, Military Industry, Network Operations Center, OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer), OSHA, People Management, Performance Analysis, Pumps, Real Estate, Regulations, Root Cause Analysis, Safety Compliance, Safety Process, Safety Training, Service Delivery, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), System Integration (SI), Systems Administration/Management, Systems Maintenance, Systems Reliability, Technical Delivery, Technical Leadership, Technical Operations, Technical Writing, Training Program, United States Military
LOCATION
Ashburn, VA
POSTED
9 days ago

The Senior HVAC Technician is responsible for advanced operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of HVAC and mechanical systems supporting a mission-critical data center environment. This role provides technical leadership, supports system reliability and efficiency, and helps maintain continuous operation of critical cooling infrastructure.

The Senior HVAC Technician works closely with Controls, Chiller, Electrical, and site operations teams and serves as a subject-matter expert for HVAC-related activities, including troubleshooting, planned maintenance, system optimization, and incident response.

Benefit Information: ABM offers a comprehensive benefits package. For information about ABM's benefits, visit ABM Team Member Benefits | Front Line Team Members | (Programa de Beneficios de ABM)

Pay: 45.00/hr. - 62.50/hr. The pay listed is the hourly range or the hourly rate for this position. A specific offer will vary based on applicant's experience, skills, abilities, geographic location, and alignment with market data.

ABM (NYSE: ABM) is one of the world's largest providers of integrated facility, engineering, and infrastructure solutions. Every day, our over 100,000 team members deliver essential services that make spaces cleaner, safer, and efficient, enhancing the overall occupant experience.

ABM serves a wide range of market sectors including commercial real estate, aviation, education, mission critical, and manufacturing and distribution. With over $8 billion in annual revenue and a blue-chip client base, ABM delivers innovative technologies and sustainable solutions that enhance facilities and empower clients to achieve their goals. Committed to creating smarter, more connected spaces, ABM is investing in the future to meet evolving challenges and build a healthier, thriving world. ABM: Driving possibility, together.

ABM is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer that does not discriminate on the basis of any trait or characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law, including disability and protected veteran status. ABM is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability and need assistance in completing the employment application, please call 888-328-8606. We will provide you with assistance and make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.

ABM participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security E-Verify program. E-Verify is an internet-based system used to electronically confirm employment eligibility.

ABM is a military-friendly company proudly employing thousands of men and women who have served in the U.S. military. With ABM, you'll have access to a world-class training program and ample opportunities to use the skills you developed while serving our country. Whether you're looking for a frontline or professional position, you can find post-military career opportunities across ABM.

ABM directs all applicants to apply at www.abm.com/careers. ABM does not accept unsolicited resumes or submissions outside of this portal. Applicants should submit their application by clicking Apply Now.

For more information, visit www.abm.com

Required Qualifications

  • Minimum 7+ years of HVAC experience, preferably in mission-critical, data center, industrial, or large commercial environments.
  • Strong working knowledge of commercial HVAC systems, chilled water systems, airflow management, humidity control, VFDs, pumps, and BAS/BMS interfaces.
  • Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, P&IDs, wiring diagrams, sequences of operation, and technical documentation.
  • Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, and control-related HVAC issues.
  • Experience working under SOPs, MOPs, EOPs, change control, and zero-impact work practices preferred.
  • Strong leadership, communication, documentation, and shift handoff skills.
  • High school diploma or equivalent required; technical or trade school preferred.

Preferred Certifications / Training

  • EPA Universal Refrigerant Certification preferred
  • OEM HVAC or CRAC/CRAH training preferred
  • OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 preferred
  • Data center or mission-critical operations training preferred
  • BAS/BMS or controls training a plus

Physical Requirements

  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
  • Ability to stand, walk, climb ladders, kneel, bend, and work in mechanical spaces for extended periods.
  • Ability to work at heights and in varying environmental conditions.

Work Environment

  • Mission-critical data center setting requiring strict adherence to procedures, safety, documentation, and attention to detail.
  • Day shift, Monday-Friday; limited after-hours or emergency support may be required.

Why ABM

ABM Mission Critical Solutions supports some of the most advanced data center facilities in the industry. Our technicians operate in high-reliability environments with opportunities for long-term growth, advanced training, and technical leadership.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Perform advanced preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on HVAC systems, including CRAH/CRAC units, AHUs, fan systems, pumps, chillers at a support level, VFDs, humidification systems, and associated mechanical equipment.
  • Lead troubleshooting for complex HVAC, airflow, humidity, and thermal issues impacting data halls and support spaces.
  • Monitor system performance, BAS/BMS alarms, trends, and environmental conditions to ensure thermal stability and system efficiency.
  • Support seasonal changeovers, load transitions, operational adjustments, and system optimization initiatives.
  • Execute all work in accordance with approved SOPs, MOPs, EOPs, safety requirements, and change-control processes.
  • Serve as a technical escalation point for HVAC issues and provide guidance to junior technicians.
  • Coordinate closely with Controls and Chiller teams to verify sequences of operation, setpoints, alarms, and system integration.
  • Inspect mechanical systems, identify deficiencies, and recommend corrective actions, repairs, or capital improvements.
  • Escort and oversee third-party contractors, OEMs, and vendors, ensuring compliance with site safety and operational requirements.
  • Accurately document all work performed, deficiencies identified, corrective actions, and recommendations in the CMMS.
  • Participate in incident response, root cause analysis, post-incident review, and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Maintain compliance with all safety, environmental, regulatory, and company policies.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Perform advanced preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on HVAC systems, including CRAH/CRAC units, AHUs, fan systems, pumps, chillers at a support level, VFDs, humidification systems, and associated mechanical equipment.
  • Lead troubleshooting for complex HVAC, airflow, humidity, and thermal issues impacting data halls and support spaces.
  • Monitor system performance, BAS/BMS alarms, trends, and environmental conditions to ensure thermal stability and system efficiency.
  • Support seasonal changeovers, load transitions, operational adjustments, and system optimization initiatives.
  • Execute all work in accordance with approved SOPs, MOPs, EOPs, safety requirements, and change-control processes.
  • Serve as a technical escalation point for HVAC issues and provide guidance to junior technicians.
  • Coordinate closely with Controls and Chiller teams to verify sequences of operation, setpoints, alarms, and system integration.
  • Inspect mechanical systems, identify deficiencies, and recommend corrective actions, repairs, or capital improvements.
  • Escort and oversee third-party contractors, OEMs, and vendors, ensuring compliance with site safety and operational requirements.
  • Accurately document all work performed, deficiencies identified, corrective actions, and recommendations in the CMMS.
  • Participate in incident response, root cause analysis, post-incident review, and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Maintain compliance with all safety, environmental, regulatory, and company policies.

About the Company

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ABM Industries Inc

ABM offers a wide variety of service-related positions, including electricians, HVAC technicians, security officers, parking attendants, and cleaning jobs. ABM cares about your success.

We provide training so that you learn new job skills and take pride in the quality service you're giving to clients. You'll look like the trained professional you are when you wear a ABM uniform.For your health and safety, we use non-toxic cleaning products and up-to-date equipment.

Our internal training program focuses on teaching you the skills and processes that have helped many of our employees starting out as a janitor, cashier, security officer or building engineer grow into various management roles throughout the company. These jobs aren't your everyday at ABM; they are careers.

Thousands of commercial, industrial, government and retail clients look to ABM for consistent quality service that meets their specialized facility service needs including commercial cleaning and maintenance, facility engineering, energy efficiency, parking and security services.

With fiscal 2011 revenues of approximately $4.2 billion and nearly 100,000 employees, our 300+ offices across the U.S. and various international locales enable us to provide custom facility solutions to sites of all sizes — from neighborhood banks and schools to the largest and most complex facilities, such as corporate office parks and major airports.

With more than 300+ offices located throughout the country, we are always accepting applications for janitorial maintenance, landscaping gardeners, security guards, parking attendants, shuttle drivers and building engineers.

ABM IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER (MINORITY/FEMALE/VETERAN/DISABILITY)

COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Business Services - Other
FOUNDED
1909
WEBSITE
http://www.abm.com/