Service Technician - Senior Commercial HVAC-R Field Expert

Job Description

Job Description

Service Technician – Commercial HVAC Service Technician

Job Overview

• Company: Tradewinds Mechanical Parent LLC (Mechanical Group).
• Salary/Pay Rate: $45 to $62 per hour plus Performance and Year-End Bonuses.
• Location: Travel Required (La Habra, CA).
• Job/Employment Type: Full-Time.
• Schedule: Monday - Friday, Weekends, and Overtime.
• Mandatory Licenses & Certifications: Universal EPA License.

The Opportunity You will step into a senior-level field role within a rapidly expanding HVAC-R platform that is aggressively scaling across the Southwest. This position is designed for an elite technician who thrives on solving complex mechanical puzzles and wants a clear, stable path toward operational management. You will serve as the technical backbone of the field team, handling high-stakes repairs that keep major commercial infrastructures running.

How You Will Make an Impact

• Lead advanced troubleshooting and repair efforts on massive commercial systems, including RTUs up to 150 tons.
• Diagnose complex issues across VRF/VRV systems, hydronic boilers, heat pumps, and advanced controls.
• Execute precision welding, brazing, and electrical diagnostics for both low and high-voltage applications.
• Oversee technical quality on major project build-outs, tenant improvements, and box car applications.
• Support junior technicians in the field by providing real-time guidance and sharing expert-level best practices.
• Document all service activities and diagnostic findings accurately using our mobile field service platform.
• Protect key customer relationships through expert on-site communication and professional representation.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum of 5 years of dedicated commercial HVAC experience.
• Extensive expertise in servicing large-scale package units and complex commercial build-outs.
• Valid Universal EPA Certification and a clean driver's license.
• Mastery of advanced field troubleshooting and independent job-site management.
• High proficiency with mobile dispatching software and digital documentation.

Preferred Qualifications & Experience

• Experience with commercial refrigeration, rack systems, or chillers.
• Strong background in controls integration and advanced system diagnostics.
• Familiarity with hot-side kitchen equipment and industrial mechanical systems.
• Desire to transition into a Service Manager or Operations leadership role as the company grows.

Compensation & Benefits

• Premium hourly pay ($45 - $62) with guaranteed minimum 30 hours per week.
• 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your dependents.
• Paid dispatch from home and port-to-port overtime for on-call rotations.
• 401(k) retirement plan with a 4% company match.
• Company-provided service vehicle and professional uniforms.
• Paid training, certifications, and a personal tool replacement program.
• Future relocation opportunities and a defined path to leadership.

About Us Mechanical Group is an elite HVAC-R service platform specializing in high-demand commercial environments across California, Nevada, and Texas. We are technician-led and growth-oriented, with plans to acquire multiple companies annually through 2028. We provide the stability of a large organization with the heart and influence of a private shop.

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Mechanical Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or any other status protected by law or regulations. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.