HVAC Commissioning & Startup Field Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Step into a day where buildings come to life

It’s 7:30 a.m. in New Jersey. You roll onto a site with your gauges, meter, and laptop. First stop: bring a new rooftop unit online, verify airflow, fine-tune humidity control, and set energy management parameters. After lunch, you’re troubleshooting a heat pump loop in a mid-rise, coaching a junior tech through proper startup procedures, and documenting findings for the client. By day’s end, the system hums efficiently—and you’ve left another building better than you found it.

Who we are

MIH Systems Group is growing in the evolving field of building commissioning. We make buildings work better—optimizing complex building systems from design through operations. Our consulting group delivers full commissioning services for both new and existing facilities, while our technical services group performs start-ups on complex HVAC equipment from a wide range of manufacturers. Our team of industry-leading professionals is known for logistical, energy-focused, and cost-effective solutions.

The role

As our HVAC Service Technician, you’ll perform start-up and ongoing service of systems spanning air-conditioning, heating, ventilation, humidity control, and energy management. We’re hiring both experienced and entry-level HVAC technicians to support our expanding service business across the NJ area. You’ll diagnose issues, repair systems, communicate clearly with clients, and manage your schedule with independence and reliability.

What you’ll handle

• Commission, start up, and service commercial HVAC equipment (including water source heat pumps and rooftop packaged systems)
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair HVAC systems with accuracy and efficiency
• Optimize ventilation, humidity control, and energy management settings
• Mentor others in the field and support their development
• Document work, communicate findings, and coordinate with clients and the MIH team

What you bring

• 5+ years of field experience with commercial heating and air conditioning
• Knowledge of commercial air-conditioning, heating, water source heat pumps, and rooftop packaged HVAC systems
• Startup/commissioning experience
• History of mentoring others in the field
• Your own hand tools and a clean driving record
• EPA Universal certification
• OSHA 30 preferred
• Self-starter with strong communication and time-management skills

You should be proficient in: HVAC

Compensation

Estimated Salary: $35/hourly - $55/hourly based on experience and skills plus benefits

Equal Employment Opportunity

**MIH Systems Group **provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Where you’ll work

Field-based throughout the NJ area, with travel to client sites as needed.