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HVAC Mechanic

South Dade Air Conditioning & Refrigeration, Inc.
Paducah, KY Full Time
POSTED ON 9/13/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/11/2027

Mon-Fri: 7:00am - 11:00am

About SDAC:

Established in 1985 by our founder and president Paul Morrow. SDAC is an Award-winning, full-service contractor specializing in facilities management, design/build, mechanical, heavy civil construction, and rail repair. Our talented staff, wide-ranging background, decades of experience, customer-first approach, and high bonding capacity empower us to win significant large scale commercial and industrial contracts.

EEO Statement:
SDAC is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Summary:

The HVAC Mechanic provides HVAC preventative maintenance, diagnosis, and repairs using accepted industry-standard methods and following manufacturers’ and/or Federal Government guidelines for facility HVAC equipment. The HVAC Mechanic responds to assigned requests in a safe, efficient, clean, and professional manner.

Duties:

  • Monitors, troubleshoots, and repairs/replaces HVAC equipment, systems, and BAS controls.
  • Completes and BAS checks as required.
  • Installs HVAC equipment parts and systems.
  • Performs preventative maintenance to commercial HVAC equipment, including, but not limited to, chillers, heat pumps, split systems, rooftop units, air handling units, pumps, cooling towers, VAV systems, etc.
  • Performs work safely and reports any observed safety and security problems to the Project Manager/Site Supervisor.
  • Maintains a professional, courteous manner with all customers, tenants, vendors, contractors, and fellow employees always.
  • Maintains accurate lists, security, and stocking levels of HVAC service tools and consumable supplies.
  • May respond to after-hours emergency calls
  • Performs any reasonable assignment or request related to the building operations as directed by the Operations Director, Project/Site Manager, or Lead Engineer.

Job Requirements:

  • Minimum of five (5) years’ experience working on HVAC systems and associated equipment.
  • Extensive technical knowledge of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning maintenance and repairs.
  • Ability to diagnose refrigeration systems, air distribution systems and equipment controls.
  • State/area-specific HVAC licensing may be required.
  • Universal CFC Certification
  • North American Technician Excellence (N.A.T.E.), Core Service plus Air Distribution Services Specialist, or any service Knowledge Areas of Technician Expertise (K.A.T.E.) Specialty listed under the service category.
  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Communicate effectively in English in speaking and writing
  • Advanced HVAC training and manufacturer training
  • Able to work Monday-Friday with occasional overtime during afternoons, evenings and weekends as needed for emergencies
  • Must be able to respond to after-hours emergency calls
  • U.S. Citizen or approved registered alien
  • Ability to pass drug screening and Federal Government criminal background check
  • HVAC Excellence Professional: Light Commercial Air Conditioning, Gas Heat, and Green Awareness Certification (preferred)
  • UA Star HVAC Mastery Certification (preferred)

Working Conditions

The HVAC Technician is subject to potentially hazardous working conditions, including but not limited to: hot and/or cold weather, noisy environments, proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current, working on scaffolding or ladders and/or high places, exposure to high heat, and exposure to chemicals.

Physical Requirements (with or without reasonable accommodation):

  • Good physical condition with the ability to lift 75 lbs
  • Good fine motor coordination
  • Ability to withstand exposure to dust, fumes, heights, and confined spaces
  • Ability to bend, stoop, stand and reach to accomplish tasks.
  • Ability to walk long distances from one work site to another.

Salary : $26

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