Commercial HVAC/R Field Service Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Your Day, At a Glance

You start your morning with a service schedule, load up diagnostic gear, and head to a mix of commercial and industrial sites. One stop might be a rooftop packaged unit with erratic cooling; the next, a hydronic loop that needs balancing. You read schematics, trace faults across electrical and mechanical subsystems, verify operation against design intent, and document every step to meet safety standards and building codes. Throughout the day, you collaborate with teammates, keep customers informed, and ensure each work area is left clean, safe, and organized.

What You'll Handle

• Perform maintenance and repair on a wide range of HVAC/R systems and related mechanical equipment across commercial and industrial sites.
• Diagnose issues using schematics, design plans, and diagnostic instruments (ohmmeters, refrigeration gauges/testing equipment, etc.).
• Troubleshoot electrical components and mechanical assemblies, isolate faults, and implement effective solutions.
• Maintain accurate service records while ensuring compliance with safety practices and applicable building codes.
• Support property maintenance tasks connected to HVAC/R systems when needed.
• Operate power tools, hand tools, and specialized diagnostic equipment safely and efficiently.
• Keep job sites orderly, hazard-free, and well organized.

Background That Fits

• Proven experience as a service technician in HVAC/R or adjacent trades (construction, property maintenance, appliance repair).
• Hands-on mechanical aptitude with heating and air conditioning equipment repair.
• Comfort reading schematics and applying HVAC design principles in the field.
• Exposure to plumbing and electrical work; ammonia refrigeration is a plus.
• Welding or boiler maintenance background is a plus.
• Proficiency with HVAC diagnostic tools and procedures.
• Valid driver’s license with a strong driving record for travel between job sites.

Systems You'll Work With

• DX packaged units and split systems
• Geothermal systems
• VRF systems
• Hydronic heating, cooling, and process systems
• Boilers and gas-fired heating systems
• Ventilation systems and HVAC controls
• Chillers and cooling towers (a plus)

How You Work

• Excellent troubleshooting habits; reliable and punctual.
• Team-focused with clear, professional communication.
• Safety-first, efficiency-minded, and customer oriented.
• Comfortable with phones, tablets, and computers for work orders and documentation.
• Willing to mentor and support peers; adaptable to various customers and sites.
• Professional appearance and a service-driven demeanor.

Physical & Availability Requirements

• Lift 50+ lbs safely and repeatedly.
• Work at heights and in rooftops, attics, basements, and temperature-extreme environments.
• Participate in an on-call rotation.
• Stand, bend, stoop, and reach for extended periods.

Core Proficiencies

• HVAC
• HVAC Maintenance
• HVAC Troubleshooting
• HVAC Repair