Tidewater, Inc. is seeking a Senior HVAC Technician based out of Columbus, OH to support facility operations and maintenance across a multi-state portfolio of U.S. Reserve centers and facilities. This role is responsible for the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of commercial and industrial HVAC systems at multiple sites, ensuring equipment meets operational, safety, and environmental standards for federal workplaces throughout the assigned region.

Founded in 1983 in Baltimore, Maryland, Tidewater has grown from a small environmental services firm into a nationally recognized business delivering integrated Environmental, Construction, and Facilities solutions for Federal, State, Municipal, and Commercial clients across the United States and abroad.

Headquartered today in Elkridge, Maryland, Tidewater employs more than 150 professionals, holds over 75 prime contracts, and executes approximately 1,000 projects each year. Our portfolio of projects covers the U.S. and over 200 other countries.

Key Responsibilities

Diagnose, repair, maintain, and service commercial/industrial HVAC equipment including chillers, boilers, rooftop units, air handlers, and controls
Perform advanced troubleshooting and preventive maintenance across multiple facilities within the assigned region
Travel extensively (often multi-day) to federal facilities across the region
Prioritize and manage a multi-site work order queue, balancing routine PM schedules with emergency repairs
Inspect and calibrate thermostats, controls, and building automation systems at each site
Maintain compliance with EPA refrigerant handling regulations (Section 608 certification required)
Document maintenance activities, parts usage, and service history in a CMMS or facility management system for each facility visited
Coordinate with facility engineering/DPW staff and site points of contact across the region on capital repair or replacement recommendations
Work independently while following safety standards and documenting service work
Maintain and stock a service vehicle with tools, parts, and equipment needed for multi-site travel
Mentor junior or site-based technicians as needed

Requirements

5+ years of HVAC/HVACR experience with proven work on commercial and industrial systems
Current EPA Section 608 Universal Certification
Journeyman HVAC license or equivalent trade certification preferred
Strong diagnostic skills and ability to work independently
Willingness and ability to travel extensively and obtain required federal facility access credentials
Valid driver’s license and clean driving record
Ability to meet physical demands of the job (lifting, climbing, working in varied conditions)

Preferred

NATE certification or manufacturer training
Experience with building automation or advanced controls
Prior work on federal or large institutional facilities