Commercial HVAC Technician

Commercial HVAC Technician

Jackson Healthcare and our family of companies provide healthcare systems, hospitals and medical facilities of all sizes with the skilled and specialized labor and technologies they need to deliver high quality patient care and achieve the best possible outcomes while connecting healthcare professionals to the temporary engagements, contract assignments and permanent placement employment opportunities they desire.Headquartered in metro Atlanta, we're powered by more than 2,600 associates and over 20,000 clinician providers covering all 50 U.S. states.Our mission is to improve the delivery of patient care and the lives of everyone we touch. This includes the patients, clinicians and healthcare executives we work with through our companies every day, as well as our communities, the nonprofit organizations we support and each associate who is part of our family.We're always looking to add new talent to our teams. We value diverse professionals at all levels and across multiple disciplines and areas of expertise, who have strong leadership skills, align with our culture, and are committed to excellence.

The Commercial HVAC Technician is responsible for installing, maintaining, and repairing heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems within a commercial facility. This role ensures safe, efficient, and reliable operation of all HVAC equipment to support building performance, occupant comfort, and energy optimization.

Essential Job Duties & Responsibilities:

• Capable of working independently while also transitioning seamlessly into a collaborative team environment.
• Demonstrate flexibility, adaptability, and the ability to pivot when unplanned work arises.
• Provide support and coordination with other trades, embracing a versatile, "jack-of-all-trades" mindset.
• Perform daily maintenance tasks, such as repairs, inspections, and preventive maintenance, as well as overseeing facility-related expenses.
• Maintain effective communication with staff, vendors, and other departments, ensuring tasks are completed efficiently and effectively.
• Manage a diverse workload and handle emergency situations in a calm and supportive manner while fostering a safe work environment.

Roles & Responsibilities:

Installation & Commissioning

• Install, start up, and commission commercial HVAC systems including RTUs, SWUDs, boilers, VAV systems, exhaust systems, and split systems.
• Interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical diagrams to support accurate installations.
• Ensure all installations meet local, state, and federal mechanical codes.
• Tracking of useful life of building assets.

Maintenance & Repair

• Perform preventive maintenance on HVAC equipment, including filter changes, belt replacements, coil cleaning, and system diagnostics.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and control issues on large commercial systems.
• Repair or replace defective components such as compressors, motors, sensors, valves, and refrigerant piping.
• Maintain compliance with EPA guidelines and handle refrigerants safely.

Technical Diagnostics

• Use digital tools and diagnostic equipment (manifolds, combustion analyzers, airflow meters, BACnet interface tools) to identify performance issues.
• Check system operations, refrigerant pressures, airflow, electrical components, and building automation communications.
• Document findings and provide recommendations for improvements or corrective actions.

Building Systems & Controls

• Work with Building Management Systems (BMS/BAS) to monitor and adjust system performance.
• Interface with contractors, engineers, and engineering manager on control strategies and energy efficiency initiatives.

Compliance & Safety

• Follow company safety procedures, OSHA requirements, and environmental regulations.
• Maintain accurate records of work completed, materials used, and refrigerant tracking logs.
• Participate in safety meetings, training, and audits.

Customer Service & Collaboration

• Communicate effectively with property management team, associates, and vendors.
• Provide clear updates on work orders, timelines, and system conditions.
• Support capital projects, upgrades, and long-term facility planning.

Qualifications Education, Work Experience, Certifications:

Education/Certifications: Required

• High school diploma or GED.
• 5-10 years of relevant electrical and building maintenance experience, relevant technical training, proficiency with tools, and commercial building systems.
• 5 years of commercial HVAC service experience.
• EPA 608 Universal Certification.
• Strong understanding of refrigeration cycles, electrical systems, ventilation design, and HVAC safety practices.
• Ability to read schematics and technical documentation.
• Valid driver's license.

Preferred

• Technical trade school or HVAC certificate.
• Experience with SWUDS, boilers, and advanced controls.
• Familiarity with Niagara Tridium BAS platform.
• Knowledge of energy management strategies.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

Adaptability:

• Ability to embrace change and shift focus when unexpected work arises.

Time Management:

• Ability to use discernment to prioritize tasks and decide what to focus on to maximize impact.

Customer Service:

• Ability to actively seek to understand the needs of others and provide a positive experience that addresses their needs, questions, and concerns.

Working Conditions:

• Physical demands may include manual labor, lifting objects, and working in various environmental conditions.
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that are required by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; write; type; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; and smell.
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to fifty pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Disclosures

Smoking/vaping and the use of tobacco products are prohibited on all Company premises, including indoor and outdoor areas, parking lots, and Company-owned vehicles.

As part of our employment process, candidates who receive a conditional offer may be required to undergo pre-employment drug testing.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under the law.