HVAC Setup Technician

HVAC Setup Technician

Location: Charlotte, NC

Pay Rate: $ 27.46/hour

Schedule: Must be flexible to work 1st, 2nd, or 3rd shift as needed

Put Your HVAC Experience to Work

PDS Tech Commercial is seeking a Set Up Technician to support HVAC equipment testing and operations. This is a hands-on role working with chillers, testing equipment, measuring instruments, and control systems to help ensure equipment operates safely and performs as expected.

If you have HVAC, chiller, industrial, or equipment-testing experience and enjoy working with tools and technical equipment, we'd like to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Set up HVAC and chiller equipment for testing and operation

• Use hand and pneumatic tools to assemble, adjust, and maintain equipment

• Work with flow, temperature, and pressure measurement devices

• Use precision measuring instruments to verify equipment performance

• Assist with troubleshooting mechanical and electrical equipment issues

• Support operation and setup of chiller control systems

• Follow established safety procedures and maintain a clean work area

• Work with technicians and operations teams to support testing activities and equipment reliability

Required Qualifications

• Technical/Business School Certificate, High School Diploma/GED, or Skilled Trades Apprenticeship

• 1+ year of experience using hand and pneumatic tools

• Experience working with flow, temperature, and pressure measuring equipment

• Experience handling precision measuring instruments

Preferred Qualifications

• 1+ year of HVAC or chiller experience

• Experience working with mechanical and electrical equipment in a shop, industrial, manufacturing, or testing environment

• Experience with chiller control systems such as Carrier, Trane, York, Daikin, or similar platforms

Work Environment

• Frequent standing, lifting up to 50 pounds, climbing ladders, and working around mechanical equipment

• Exposure to varying temperatures, refrigerants, and compressed gases

• Occasional after-hours or weekend work may be required to support testing or maintenance activities

Ready to Take the Next Step?

Join PDS Tech Commercial and become part of a team supporting innovative HVAC manufacturing operations. Apply today and bring your technical skills to a company where your experience and dedication make an impact every day.

Pay Details: $27.46 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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