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Commercial Hvac Service Technician

Riddle Recruitment
Ventura, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 7/29/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/28/2026

Employer Confidential - company name shared during the interview process.


10 years running commercial rooftop units, chillers, or VRF/VRV systems? We want to talk to you.

We are hiring for a privately owned commercial HVAC company with 40 years serving Southern California, and hiring now in LA & Ventura County.


Not local to LA/Ventura? We're also building talent pools for upcoming roles in Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, and San Diego Counties. Apply now to be considered as those open up.

Pay: $35–$70 hr, based on experience. Top of range for techs with 10 years experience.


What You'll Do

Service & Repair

  • Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair commercial HVAC equipment - RTUs, chillers, boilers, pumps, VFDs, heat pumps, VAV, VRF/VRV, exhaust systems, and large tonnage units.
  • Perform system checks, adjustments, refrigerant charging, leak testing, and component replacement.
  • Handle scheduled preventative maintenance to keep equipment running reliably and efficiently.

Installation & Commissioning

  • Install and start up new commercial HVAC systems and components.
  • Read blueprints, wiring diagrams, and technical schematics.
  • Verify system performance against manufacturer specs.

Customer Service

  • Explain issues and repair options to customers in plain terms.
  • Log work performed, parts used, and time spent.
  • Represent the company professionally on every job site.

Safety & Compliance

  • Follow OSHA, EPA, and local mechanical code requirements.
  • Handle refrigerants per EPA Section 608 guidelines.
  • Keep a clean, safe work environment.

Tools & Documentation

  • Run diagnostic tools, gauges, meters, and hand/power tools.
  • Log work orders and parts through a mobile device or software.
  • Keep your company vehicle and tools in safe working order.


What You Bring

Required

  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • 5 years of commercial HVAC service experience. 10 years preferred, and pays at the top of our range.
  • EPA Section 608 Certification (Type II or Universal).
  • Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
  • Able to lift 50 lbs and work rooftops, mechanical rooms, and outdoor environments.

Preferred

  • Trade school or HVAC technical training certificates.
  • State or local HVAC license (if applicable).
  • Experience with building automation systems (BAS/BMS).
  • Knowledge of energy-management and control systems.


If you've spent a decade or more keeping commercial buildings running, this is a shop that will pay for that experience and let you work independently. Apply now — we're interviewing this week.




Company Description
Our client is a well-established commercial mechanical contractor serving the Greater Los Angeles area, with decades of experience across service, maintenance, and new construction. They're known for investing in their technicians — hands-on training, a clear career path, and a culture that prioritizes doing the job right. Highly competitive compensation, with a full benefits package and steady, year-round commercial work.

Salary : $35 - $70

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