HVAC Technician

The Journeyman Technician will support the maintenance, repair, and service of commercial and industrial HVAC and central plant equipment. This role works closely with customers and internal teams to troubleshoot issues, complete preventative maintenance, and support reliable system performance while maintaining a strong focus on safety and customer service. Southland Industries is a signatory contractor of the Local Union 250. Maintain and repair large commercial industrial and air conditioning equipment up to 120 tons, including motors, pumps, valves, controls, cooling towers, vane axial fans, and other auxiliary equipment. Familiar with all aspects of rigging. Support the office with recommended repairs from delivery to completion. Availability for emergency service calls “on-call” through normal rotation. Responsible for end-to-end testing, programming, start-ups, and commissioning. Manage site-wide maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair duties from light commercial to large industrial HVAC equipment. Ensure completion of maintenance within the scheduled month and allocated time. Maintaining positive relationships with customers, vendors, and co‑workers. Provide technical support and troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance of all on‑site equipment. Attend monthly safety meetings. Ensure compliance with company safety policies and procedures. Work directly with the Service Supervisor on new and existing customer opportunities or issues. Qualifications 5 years of work experience at the journeyman level and technical schooling. Commercial/Industrial air conditioning experience required. Knowledge of large commercial air‑cooled HVAC systems. HVAC large tonnage field knowledge required. Must be available for emergency service calls “on call” through normal rotation. EPA and SCAQMD licensed technician. Effective oral and written communication skills. Valid driver’s license to meet Southlands driving policy. As a 100% employee‑owned company, we are committed to supporting the well‑being of our employees and their families. For positions covered by a collective bargaining agreement (CBA), wages and benefits—including health and welfare, retirement, paid time off, and other provisions—are determined in accordance with the applicable local union agreement. In addition to union‑provided benefits, employees may have access to company‑sponsored programs such as: Training and professional development opportunities Company‑supported career advancement and apprenticeship pathways Wellness resources and employee support programs Southland Industries and all its subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing our employees with a safe work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Southland Industries are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, medical condition, marital status, family care or medical leave status, veteran status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Southland Industries will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. Pay: Final pay is determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data. For California this ranges from $28.00/hour – $65.00/hour plus annual incentive, benefits, and retirement program as outlined above. Contingent Employment: All employment offers are contingent upon successful drug tests, background checks, and professional reference checks. Roles that include driving as an essential job duty will be required to have a successful Motor Vehicle Record check (MVR). We are not able to offer sponsorship of employment at this time. Job Location Garden Grove, California, United States Position Type Full-Time/Regular Connect Who do you know at Southland Industries Inc. #J-18808-Ljbffr Southland Industries, Inc.