$28 - $50 per hour
Heating Cooling Electric LLC, an industry leader in residential HVAC services. If you take pride in quality work, enjoy solving... ...professional service to homeowners Support and mentor less experienced technicians as…
Skilled Trades · Washington, DC
HVAC Technician jobs in Washington, DC
HVAC technicians install, service, and repair heating, cooling, and ventilation systems, diagnosing refrigeration and electrical faults in homes and commercial buildings.
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$24–$57/hr
Typical pay range
$75k
Median, full-time
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$56 - $95 per hour
Job Title: Primary Heat Transfer (PHT) Engineer, Systems Type: Long term Contract Compensation: $56.00 - $95.00 Work Model: Remote – offsite System One is seeking a Contractor to provide the following services(PHT) Syste…
Job Title: Primary Heat Transfer (PHT) Component Engineer Location: Bellevue, WA Type: Contract Work Model: Remote – offsite Overview System One is seeking a highly capable and motivated Primary Heat Transfer Component E…
division of Hyp-tro Building Services, LLC , providing professional HVAC, plumbing, electrical, maintenance, repair, and building... ...and facility clients. We are seeking a skilled Journeyman HVAC Technician to support…
$25.03 - $40.06 per hour
ROLE SUMMARY Howard University Hospital is seeking an HVAC/R Technician I to keep the systems that make safe patient care possible running around the clock. In this role you will inspect, troubleshoot, repair and maintai…
and complex tasks known as “troubleshooting”, which requires the technician to examine and, if necessary, take apart a unit when a... ...Demonstrate an excellent knowledge of D.D.C. controls and critical HVAC application…
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What hvac technicians earn in Washington
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Apprentice | $24–$31 | $50k–$65k |
| Journeyman | $30–$42 | $62k–$88k |
| Master / Lead | $41–$57 | $85k–$119k |
Adjusted for the Washington market from national ranges.
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What employers ask for
The skills these listings keep naming
EPA 608 certificationRefrigeration cycle diagnosisElectrical troubleshootingBrazing and pipe workHeat pumps and mini-splitsDuctwork and airflowManifold gauges and metersCustomer communication
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Interview questions worth rehearsing
With the thing the interviewer is actually listening for
A system is running but not cooling. Walk me through your diagnosis.
Show the sequence: filters and airflow first, then charge, superheat and subcooling, and electrical components. Ruling out the simple causes first signals experience.
What EPA 608 certification level do you hold?
State it directly, ideally Universal. If you also hold NATE or manufacturer certifications, this is the moment to list them.
How do you handle refrigerant recovery and the newer A2L refrigerants?
Describe proper recovery procedure and any experience with R-454B or R-32 handling requirements. Awareness of the refrigerant transition reads well.
Tell me about a callback you got. What went wrong and what did you change?
Own it briefly, explain the missed cause, and describe the habit you added, like verifying charge by measurement instead of rule of thumb.
What is your experience with heat pumps and mini-split systems?
Be specific about brands installed and serviced, inverter board diagnostics, and cold-climate installs. Demand for this experience keeps rising.
How do you talk a homeowner through a repair-versus-replace decision?
Explain giving honest numbers on age, refrigerant type, and efficiency, then letting the customer choose. Trust drives maintenance-agreement sales.
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Resume tips that move the needle
For hvac technicians specifically — generic advice costs you here
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Put your EPA 608 certification level in the first line; Universal is the strongest signal.
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Add NATE, OSHA 10, and manufacturer certifications such as Carrier, Trane, or Mitsubishi.
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Split residential and commercial experience, and name equipment: RTUs, heat pumps, mini-splits, furnaces.
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Quantify service work with calls per day, first-visit fix rate, or maintenance agreements sold.
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Mention experience with the A2L refrigerant transition (R-454B, R-32) to show you are current.
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List diagnostic tools you own, from digital manifolds to combustion analyzers.
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Where this role goes
Typical progression
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HVAC Apprentice
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HVAC Technician
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Senior or Lead Technician
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Service Manager or Contractor
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