Level III HVAC Systems Technician – Commercial & Industrial

Are you the go-to pro for chillers, boilers, and controls? Do you enjoy moving from a rooftop unit at sunrise to a BAS troubleshooting call in the afternoon, then closing the loop with pristine documentation? If you’re motivated by customer impact and technical mastery, this role is for you.

Role Snapshot

• Department: Service
• Manager: Service Manager
• Schedule: Core availability 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM, plus after-hours service calls as needed
• Hourly Range: $30.00 – $42.00
  
  

What You’ll Do

• Drive a company vehicle, arrive at the scheduled time and location, and transition efficiently between dispatched sites
• Follow Supervisor/Dispatcher directions; check in and out on every call; complete daily timecards and service forms within required time frames
• Install, service, and troubleshoot HVAC systems, boilers, pumps, VRF equipment, and perform full compressor change-outs
• Lay out and run refrigerant piping; code-compliant condensate drains; properly charge AC/refrigeration systems
• Install and program VFDs; apply knowledge of building controls and BAS fundamentals
• Execute standard pressure testing and commissioning practices: triple evac, superheat/subcooling, charge strategies for TXV vs. fixed metering, identify non-condensables, perform oil sampling/acid tests, line-set flush, and brazing
• Diagnose boilers and identify likely points of failure such as pulleys, sheaves, heat exchangers, and pump seals; rebuild pumps and maintain cooling towers
• Understand chillers, pump curves, hydronic piping, hydronics, and airflow fundamentals
• Adhere to all site safety guidelines; wear PPE (gloves, hard hat, safety glasses, other required gear) and work safely at heights and on ladders (12’ step, 28’ extension)
• Maintain and organize tools and vehicle; report issues; keep items secured and tied down; perform/track maintenance (e.g., tires, oil changes)
• Prepare and protect work areas using drop cloths, moving furniture, and floor protection; keep the site tidy by sweeping and removing trash daily
• Pick up parts from vendors; secure supervisor approval for tool purchases; use vendor-specific POs only for the designated vendor; obtain POs when required
• Use mobile devices to follow service software workflows
• Mentor apprentices and earn positive customer feedback through professional, courteous service; do not smoke on customer premises
  
  

Must-Haves

• High School Diploma; Heating/AC Certificate
• Gas Service License; Lift License
• Confined Space Certification
• EPA Certification
• OSHA 30; NFPA 70E; Rigger and Signal Certification
• Valid Driver’s License and insurable driving record
• Own proper hand tools; safely operate power and hand tools
• Strong customer service orientation; willingness for continued education (classes/seminars)
• Mechanical aptitude; accurate math skills
• Full compressor change-out capability
• Read/write English; follow verbal and written directions
• Comfortable at varying heights; work from 12’ step and 28’ extension ladders
• Load and unload trucks as needed
• Perform combustion testing
• Understanding of airflow and hydronic systems
• On-time, accurate timecard submissions
  
  

How You’ll Succeed

• Show up—attendance is essential—and deliver high-quality work with minimal supervision
• Communicate clearly, collaborate as a team player, and lead by example with a positive attitude
• Model safe work practices and keep learning new skills and technologies
• Earn positive customer reviews through professionalism and craftsmanship
  
  

Safety, Physical, and Environmental

• Walk, stoop, balance, squat, climb, reach overhead, talk, hear, and drive as regular parts of the job; frequent use of hands for fine tasks
• Occasionally lift/move 50–100 lbs.; visual acuity includes close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception, and focus
• Work outdoors in current weather; certified work in confined spaces for short periods
• Recommendation: carry a second set of clothing based on weather conditions
  
  

Performance Standards

• Customer compliments and resolution of concerns
• Legible, complete, and timely paperwork
• Independent work capability
• Self-starting initiative
  
  

Core Proficiencies

• HVAC/R Systems; HVAC Service & Installation; HVAC Maintenance; HVAC Troubleshooting; HVAC Repair
• Mechanical Troubleshooting; Electrical Troubleshooting
• Boiler Operation; Boiler Troubleshooting; Boiler Certification
• OSHA 10-Hour Certification (OSHA 10)
• EPA Certification
  
  

Technologies You’ll Touch

• Variable Frequency Drives (VFD)
• Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC)
• Servo Motors
  
  

Compliance Notices

Verbatim Statements From The Original Description

• FLSA Status / Type:
  
  

Non-Exempt / Full-Time

• Physical demands and work environment:
  
  

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.