Commercial HVAC Startup & Commissioning Technician

Perfection Group•Cincinnati, OH

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Perfection Group is hiring an experienced Commercial HVAC Startup & Commissioning Technician to join our Cincinnati team. This role focuses on reviewing installations, performing equipment startups, resolving system issues, and confirming that complex HVAC systems operate safely and as designed. The position involves approximately 95% new equipment, no nighttime service work, and minimal weekend work. You will collaborate with engineers, project managers, contractors, field teams, and customers, helping to expand the company's commissioning capabilities.

Requirements

Significant commercial or industrial HVAC experience, typically gained through 10 or more years in the field
Strong startup, commissioning, troubleshooting, or advanced service experience
Broad knowledge of refrigeration, electrical, mechanical, hydronic, airflow, and controls systems
Ability to interpret blueprints, electrical schematics, sequences of operation, equipment submittals, and technical specifications
Strong HVAC electrical skills, including interlock wiring, control circuits, safeties, and system diagnostics
Strong refrigeration skills, including diagnostics, charging, piping, and system-performance evaluation
Ability to diagnose complex system issues and develop technically sound solutions
Clear, professional communication with engineers, contractors, customers, project leaders, and field teams
Ability to work independently while contributing positively to the larger project team
Strong ownership of documentation, follow-through, safety, and system performance
Air- and water-balancing experience or a desire to develop those capabilities
Willingness to support occasional out-of-town projects
Universal EPA Section 608 certification
Valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record

Nice To Haves

A Kentucky HVAC license
OSHA 30 training
Completion of an accredited HVAC technical-school program, apprenticeship, or equivalent technical training
Comparable advanced field experience

Responsibilities

Reviewing newly installed HVAC systems for compliance with project documents, design specifications, submittals, and manufacturer requirements
Performing equipment startups, functional testing, commissioning, and system-performance verification
Reading and interpreting blueprints, wiring diagrams, technical drawings, equipment submittals, and sequences of operation
Troubleshooting mechanical, electrical, refrigeration, airflow, hydronic, controls, and system-integration issues
Verifying equipment interlocks, safeties, setpoints, controls, alarms, and sequences of operation
Identifying installation, design, programming, or coordination concerns and recommending practical corrective actions
Performing operational testing and analyzing system data to confirm proper performance
Communicating findings clearly to engineers, project managers, contractors, field teams, and customers
Completing accurate startup, commissioning, deficiency, and corrective-action documentation
Training customers and end users on the proper operation and maintenance of installed systems
Supporting occasional out-of-town projects when needed
Maintaining an organized company vehicle, tools, equipment, and work area

Benefits

Competitive hourly pay based on experience and technical capabilities
Overtime paid after eight hours worked in a day
Double time for work performed on observed holidays and between midnight and 6:00 a.m.
Paid drive time after the first 30 minutes of your commute each way
Take-home company vehicle with fuel, maintenance, and operating costs paid by Perfection Group
Company-provided major tools, technology, uniforms, and PPE
Safety boot reimbursement
Paid company and manufacturer technical training
Company-paid medical coverage for associate-only plans
Dental and vision coverage
Company-paid life insurance
Company-paid short- and long-term disability coverage
Paid time off
Paid parental leave
Floating holiday
401(k) with company match
Annual profit sharing
Employee referral bonus program
Year-round commercial project work