HVAC Technician

RQ Construction is a full-service Design-Build company, headquartered in Carlsbad, CA, with secondary support operations located in Jacksonville, NC. We offer management of projects throughout the United States, with our field operations' team members who work on location for each of our projects. We currently have a backlog of work of $1B in CA, WA, VA, NC, SC, FL and also Guantanamo Cuba and Puerto Rico. We specialize in fast-track projects in new commercial construction with a primary focus in the Department of Defense market.

RQ is seeking an experienced HVAC Start-Up Technician to support large commercial and mechanical construction projects. This role is ideal for a highly skilled commercial HVAC technician with strong troubleshooting experience working on large tonnage equipment, chillers, boilers, hydronic systems, and mechanical start-up operations.

The ideal candidate has hands-on experience diagnosing, repairing, starting up, and commissioning commercial HVAC systems in construction, industrial, government, healthcare, or mission critical environments.

Responsibilities

• Perform start-up, testing, troubleshooting, and operational verification of commercial HVAC systems
• Service and troubleshoot large commercial equipment including:
  • 50+ ton RTUs
  • Air-cooled and water-cooled chillers
  • Boilers
  • Pumps and hydronic systems
  • Hot water systems
  • Cooling towers
• Perform compressor replacements, refrigerant recovery, evacuation, charging, and electrical troubleshooting
• Support commissioning and functional performance testing activities
• Work directly with project teams, subcontractors, and equipment manufacturers to resolve system issues
• Read and interpret blueprints, wiring diagrams, and control sequences
• Document testing activities, deficiencies, and corrective actions

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of commercial HVAC service/start-up experience
• Strong troubleshooting experience with large commercial HVAC systems
• Experience working on chillers, boilers, large RTUs, and hydronic systems required
• Experience replacing compressors and diagnosing refrigeration/electrical issues required
• EPA 608 Certification required
• OSHA 10 Certification required (or ability to obtain)
• Factory certifications preferred
• Military, industrial, healthcare, or large commercial project experience preferred

What We Offer

• Full-time opportunity with consistent project pipeline
• Opportunity to work on complex commercial and government projects
• Career growth within a growing mechanical division
• Safety-focused team environment
• Competitive compensation and benefits package

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), religion (all aspects of religious beliefs, observance or practice, including religious dress or grooming practices) marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition (including cancer or a record or history of cancer, and genetic characteristics), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical condition), genetic information, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other basis or status protected by federal, state, or local law or ordinance or regulation.

All candidates considered for hire must provide evidence of identity and U.S. work authorization at the time of hire. Additionally, all candidates must successfully pass a drug screening and commercial criminal background check, including a stricter Department of Defense background check, for access to job site at military base (if applicable for position being hired for).