Job Description

Commercial HVAC Start-Up Technician

We are seeking an experienced Commercial HVAC Start-Up Technician to perform startup, commissioning, testing, and troubleshooting of newly installed commercial HVAC equipment while ensuring compliance with manufacturer specifications and project requirements.

Responsibilities

• Start up and commission rooftop units, split systems, VRF systems, chillers, heat pumps, DOAS units, makeup air units, and other commercial HVAC equipment.
• Verify equipment installation, perform airflow testing, balancing verification, refrigerant charging, and operational testing.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, refrigeration, electrical, controls, and startup issues.
• Coordinate with project managers, foremen, controls contractors, and manufacturers.
• Complete commissioning reports, startup documentation, and warranty paperwork.
• Read blueprints, wiring diagrams, mechanical drawings, and equipment manuals.
• Ensure compliance with manufacturer guidelines, local codes, and OSHA regulations.
• Provide customer training and respond to warranty/startup-related service calls as needed.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of commercial HVAC experience, including equipment startup and commissioning.
• Strong knowledge of refrigeration systems, electrical diagnostics, airflow, HVAC controls, and mechanical systems.
• Ability to read blueprints, wiring diagrams, and mechanical drawings.
• EPA Universal Certification required.
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
• Strong troubleshooting, communication, organizational, and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Preferred

• Factory startup or commissioning experience.
• Experience with Carrier, Trane, Daikin, Mitsubishi, Lennox, York, AAON, or similar commercial equipment.
• Familiarity with BAS/Building Automation Systems.
• NATE, OSHA 10, or OSHA 30 certifications preferred.

Core Skills
Commercial HVAC Systems • Equipment Commissioning • Start-Up Procedures • Refrigeration Diagnostics • Electrical Troubleshooting • HVAC Controls • Airflow Verification • Blueprint Reading • Mechanical Systems • Customer Service • Documentation & Reporting • Time Management