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Start-Up Technician

Polk Mechanical Company
Grand Prairie, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 10/27/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/26/2027
As a Start-up Technician at Polk Mechanical, you'll be on the front lines, bringing newly installed HVAC, plumbing, and electrical systems to life. You'll ensure everything is functioning flawlessly, from initial checks to final system releases. This is a crucial role where your expertise directly impacts customer satisfaction and the success of our projects. You'll work under limited supervision, making decisions based on your knowledge and coordination with our experienced management team.

In This Dynamic Role, You Will

  • Ensure Proper Equipment Storage: When required, oversee the correct storage of equipment awaiting installation, adhering to any special requirements.
  • Interpret and Refine Drawings: Review technical drawings, identify any errors or omissions, and make necessary corrections.
  • Guarantee Code Compliance: Verify that all components and systems are installed in accordance with the applicable city and trade codes.
  • Verify Equipment Installation: Confirm newly installed equipment is plumb, level, and properly aligned.
  • Conduct Functional Checks: Test newly installed equipment to ensure it operates according to engineering or factory specifications.
  • Integrate Controls: Check the interface between control systems and connected equipment for seamless functionality.
  • Maintain Detailed Reports: Keep a continuous and accurate status report of all completed work.
  • Manage Deficiencies: Report, document, and diligently follow up on all identified deficiencies, ensuring prompt corrective action.
  • Submit Documentation: Forward all completed startup forms and documentation to the relevant Polk project manager or supervisor.

Your Growth and Development

  • Participate in Performance Reviews: Engage in annual documented performance reviews with mid-year follow-ups from your supervisor.
  • Drive Process Improvement: Contribute to and foster improvements and adherence to our start-up functional processes and procedures.
  • Strengthen Your Skills: Continuously enhance your capabilities through training and advanced education, guided by our start-up career paths.

Benefits

  • Vacation
  • Paid Holidays
  • Career Advancement & Training Opportunities
  • Vehicle Allowance
  • Medical Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • 401K
  • Life Insurance
  • Disability Insurance
  • Oversee correct storage of equipment awaiting installation, adhering to any special requirements
  • Review technical drawings, identify errors or omissions, and make necessary corrections
  • Verify components and systems are installed in accordance with applicable city and trade codes
  • Confirm newly installed equipment is plumb, level, and properly aligned
  • Test newly installed equipment to ensure it operates according to engineering or factory specifications
  • Check the interface between control systems and connected equipment for functionality
  • Maintain a continuous and accurate status report of all completed work
  • Report, document, and follow up on all identified deficiencies, ensuring prompt corrective action
  • Submit all completed startup forms and documentation to the relevant project manager or supervisor

What You'll Bring

  • Attention to Detail: The ability to follow specific directions, perform a variety of duties, repeat tasks accurately, and work within precise limits and standards.
  • Exceptional Work Ethic: A consistently positive attitude and dedication to your work.
  • Customer Focus: The ability to meet customer requirements and maintain high customer satisfaction.
  • Professional Appearance: Neat and clean appearance.
  • Self-Management: The capacity to work independently and take ownership of your responsibilities.
  • Commitment to Growth: A willingness to continuously learn and grow personally and professionally.
  • Responsibility: A strong sense of care for company property.
  • Proven Proficiency: Demonstrated proficiency and competence in diagnosing, repairing, installing, and maintaining HVAC, plumbing, and electrical systems, as evidenced by a skill-based pre-employment exam.
  • Demonstrated proficiency and competence diagnosing, repairing, installing, and maintaining HVAC, plumbing, and electrical systems, as evidenced by a skill-based pre-employment exam
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to follow specific directions
  • Strong work ethic and consistently positive attitude
  • Ability to work independently and take ownership of responsibilities
  • Willingness to continuously learn and grow personally and professionally

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