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Commercial Start Up Technician

Dave Jones LLC
Milwaukee, WI Full Time
POSTED ON 5/22/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/21/2026

About Dave Jones, LLC

At Dave Jones, Inc., we’re growing our Commercial New Construction teams. As an HVAC Start Up Technician, you’ll play a key role in shaping projects and building a legacy of quality work. If you enjoy Quality work and seeing challenges daily, this will be a great role for you.

Compensation: $40 - 46/hr PTO/Paid Holidays Company Vehicle/Fuel Card

Our Ideal Team Player Mindset

At Dave Jones, we believe the best teams are built on three essential qualities:

  • Humble: You put the team’s success above your own ego, value feedback, and are always willing to learn.
  • Hungry: You are self-motivated, take initiative, and are eager to go the extra mile for your team and our clients.
  • People Smart: You communicate clearly, listen actively, and foster positive relationships with coworkers, apprentices, and clients.

Job Summary: 

The HVAC Start Up Technician is responsible for diagnosing, starting up, and testing out HVAC equipment on projects (split systems, mini-splits, package systems, and roof top units on Commercial Construction projects. 

COMMUTE:

  • This role requires you to commute to both Milwaukee and Madison based jobs, you must be comfortable driving anywhere.

 

Position Description:  

  • Proficient in diagnosing, starting up, and testing HVAC Equipment on Commercial construction projects (split systems, mini-splits, package systems, and rooftop units. 
  • Skilled in service repairs, register installations and providing white glove service in finished and occupied units / homes.  
  • Comprehensive understanding of refrigerant troubleshooting and code-compliant HVAC systems. 
  • Competent in the installation of ductwork, gas piping, condensate piping, and venting, as well as blueprint reading and layout from pre-designed or custom plans. 
  • Responsible for pre-planning and communicating material needs to ensure on-time delivery and availability. 
  • Responsible for training field crews in both structural and technical aspects of the industry. 
  • Strong knowledge of all job phases, ensuring HVAC systems are installed effectively in coordination with other trades. 
  • Actively supports and enforces DJI Safety Culture by maintaining safe jobsite conditions and holding crew accountable to safety policies. 
  • Communicating outstanding start ups, reporting status of start ups
  • Properly filling out start up forms, proper documentation of start ups
  • Valid Driver’s License 
  • High School Diploma or Equivalent  
  • 6 Years of HVAC Construction Experience or have successfully completed the HVAC Apprenticeship 
  • EPA Certification 
  • Vehicle Fuel Card
  • Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
  • Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
  • Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
  • Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
  • Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
  • Short Term & Long Term Disability
  • Training & Development
  • Wellness Resources
  • Company Vehicle Fuel Card

Salary : $40 - $46

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