Commercial HVAC Technician

The Budd Group • Rome, GA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Commercial HVAC Technician serves as the technical anchor for a campus, acting as a lead HVAC Service Technician responsible for the comfort and safety of students, faculty, and staff across residential and academic facilities. The role inspects, maintains, and repairs commercial HVAC systems, diagnoses mechanical and electrical issues, performs seasonal changeovers and preventive maintenance, and documents work through a CMMS platform. The technician also supports campus events by preparing HVAC systems for occupancy demands and providing professional customer service.

The position is based at Darlington Drive in Rome, Georgia. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with on-call or after-hours work for emergencies or special events. Pay is $35.00 per hour. The Budd Group describes its culture as focused on excellence, respect, and service to customers and the community.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of commercial HVAC maintenance and repair experience.
• EPA Section 608 Universal Certification.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Trade school education or a technical certification in HVAC.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and schematics.
• Strong knowledge of commercial controls.
• Ability to lift more than 50 pounds, climb ladders, and work in mechanical rooms or on rooftops in varying weather.
• Discretion and professionalism when working in residential life and dormitory environments.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, maintain, and repair commercial systems, including RTUs, split systems, chillers, boilers, and exhaust systems.
• Diagnose complex mechanical and electrical issues and carry out effective repairs.
• Perform seasonal system changeovers and preventive maintenance aligned with asset lifecycle goals.
• Use the CMMS platform to track work orders and document maintenance activities accurately.
• Support campus events by ensuring HVAC systems meet occupancy demands.
• Provide professional customer service while working across campus facilities.

Benefits

• Paid time off, including vacation, sick time, 9 holidays, 2 floating holidays, and 1 volunteer day.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) matching.
• Health savings account and flexible spending account.
• Life, accident, and disability insurance.
• Pay on demand and cash back.
• Career advancement opportunities.
• Free online classes, including English and Spanish learning.
• Mental health and financial support.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed