Benefits Sign-On Bonus on qualified experience over 10 years, Discretionary Quarterly bonuses & recruiting incentives Paid travel Company van + gas card for eligible techs Paid training and career advancement Medical, Dental, Vision + 401K match Opportunity within a growing organization to grow your career Position Summary The Senior HVAC Technician is responsible for performing expert-level service, maintenance, installation, and diagnostics on complex commercial HVAC systems.
This role acts as a technical leader in the field, supports large-scale commercial projects, and mentors less experienced technicians. The Senior Technician ensures all work meets safety, quality, and compliance standards while providing exceptional customer service to commercial clients.
Key Responsibilities
- Diagnose, repair, and maintain complex commercial HVAC systems including RTUs, VAV systems, heat pumps, VRF/VRV systems, boilers, chillers, cooling towers, air handlers, and ventilation systems.
- Lead advanced troubleshooting, root-cause analysis, and major component replacements.
- Perform commercial system installations, start-ups, commissioning, and retrofits according to manufacturer specifications and project requirements.
- Conduct detailed preventive maintenance and provide recommendations for system improvements, energy efficiency, and lifecycle upgrades.
- Ensure all work adheres to company standards, project specifications, OSHA safety regulations, and local building codes.
- Provide coaching, technical guidance, and on-the-job training to junior and mid-level technicians.
- Work closely with dispatch, project managers, and estimators to support scheduling, work planning, and customer communication.
- Build strong client relationships and communicate findings, options, and recommendations clearly and professionally.
- Complete accurate documentation of service reports, time entries, parts usage, and job progress.
- Maintain company tools, equipment, and service vehicle in safe operating condition.
- Qualifications 10+ years of HVAC service and/or installation experience required.
- Strong proficiency with commercial systems including chillers, boilers, VRF/VRV, and complex control systems.
- EPA Universal Certification required.
- Technical school, trade certification, or completed HVAC apprenticeship highly preferred.
- Ability to read and interpret commercial blueprints, plans, and control schematics.
- Exceptional diagnostic skills and proven ability to resolve complex system issues independently.
- Strong leadership, communication, and customer-service abilities.