Commercial HVAC Technician

Job Description Job Description

Position Summary

We are seeking a skilled and dependable Commercial HVAC Technician to join our service team. The technician will be responsible for the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and commissioning of commercial HVAC equipment.

The ideal candidate has strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills, understands commercial HVAC systems, and can work independently while maintaining a professional relationship with customers and facility personnel.

Key Responsibilities

Diagnose, troubleshoot, repair, maintain, and install commercial HVAC equipment.

Service and maintain RTUs, AHUs, VAV systems, split systems, heat pumps, chillers, boilers, cooling towers, and related equipment.

Troubleshoot electrical circuits, motors, contactors, relays, transformers, sensors, actuators, VFDs, and control systems.

Perform preventive maintenance and identify potential equipment failures before they result in downtime.

Check refrigerant pressures, temperatures, superheat, subcooling, airflow, voltage, amperage, and system operating conditions.

Troubleshoot and service economizers, dampers, valves, pumps, fans, compressors, and other HVAC components.

Diagnose BAS/DDC control issues and communicate with building automation systems when applicable.

Read and interpret wiring diagrams, schematics, sequence of operations, and equipment documentation.

Perform equipment start-ups, commissioning, and operational testing.

Document service work, equipment conditions, repairs, parts used, and recommended follow-up work.

Communicate findings and repair recommendations clearly to customers and management.

Maintain company vehicles, tools, test equipment, and assigned inventory.

Follow OSHA, company, manufacturer, and applicable local and national safety requirements.

Maintain a clean and professional work area.

Respond to emergency service calls when required.

Required Qualifications

3+ years of commercial HVAC service experience preferred.

Strong understanding of refrigeration, electrical, mechanical, and HVAC control systems.

Ability to troubleshoot HVAC equipment.

Ability to read electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.

Ability to use HVAC diagnostic instruments, including multimeters, gauges, temperature probes, and electrical test equipment.

EPA 608 certification required.

Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.

Ability to work independently and manage multiple service calls.

Strong communication and customer-service skills.

Ability to safely lift equipment/materials and work from ladders and lifts.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with commercial chillers, boilers, cooling towers, VFDs, and large air-handling systems.

Experience with BAS/DDC controls such as Schneider Electric, Trane, Carrier, Johnson Controls, Automated Logic, Niagara, or similar systems.

Experience with Liebert/Vertiv, AAON, Carrier, Trane, Daikin, York, or similar commercial equipment.

Factory training or manufacturer certifications.

OSHA 10/30 certification.

NATE certification or equivalent industry credentials.

What We Are Looking For

We are looking for a technician who can think through a problem rather than simply replace parts. The right candidate understands how HVAC systems operate as a whole and can use electrical, refrigeration, mechanical, and controls knowledge to identify the root cause of equipment problems.

A strong candidate is:

Dependable and punctual

Safety-conscious

Mechanically and electrically inclined

Detail-oriented

Professional with customers

Comfortable working independently

Willing to continue learning

Able to document work accurately

Capable of troubleshooting under pressure

Compensation & Benefits

Pay: $20+ per hour, based on experience

Overtime opportunities

Company vehicle or vehicle allowance

Company-provided tools/equipment

Health, and dental insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Physical & Working Conditions

This position requires working in commercial buildings, mechanical rooms, rooftops, construction areas, and outdoor environments. The technician may be exposed to extreme temperatures, heights, confined spaces, noise, dust, and moving mechanical equipment.

The technician must be able to lift, carry, push, and pull HVAC components and materials as required and safely use ladders, lifts, hand tools, and power tools.

Company Description

Control & Equipment Company " CEC" is looking for a commercial HVAC Technician to join our great team. We are locally owned and we have been in business for almost 70 years so we are a very stable company. We offer good consistent pay all 12 months of the year, not just the "busy season." We also offer nice benefits. We are a great company with friendly people that work well together, so come join our team.

Company Description Control & Equipment Company " CEC" is looking for a commercial HVAC Technician to join our great team. We are locally owned and we have been in business for almost 70 years so we are a very stable company. We offer good consistent pay all 12 months of the year, not just the "busy season." We also offer nice benefits. We are a great company with friendly people that work well together, so come join our team.