HVAC Journeyman

Daikin Applied Americas • Lincoln, NE

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Daikin Applied is hiring a full-time HVAC Journeyman in Lincoln, Nebraska. The role diagnoses, repairs, and performs preventive maintenance on commercial and industrial HVAC equipment, including rooftop units, split systems, chillers, and boilers. The technician also performs warranty service, customer education, equipment rebuilds and retrofits, programming and trend-data analysis, and required service documentation. The position includes rotational emergency call support and requires compliance with company, customer, and OSHA safety requirements.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of related experience with increasing responsibility, or 7 years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Accepted as a Journeyman by the union.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Technical school HVAC certificate or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.
• Required license(s) and/or training card(s) as required by local law district.
• Work visa sponsorship is not available.

Nice To Haves

• Membership in a local union or willingness to join the union.
• Commercial HVAC industry experience.
• Previous experience mentoring less experienced technicians.
• OSHA 10 certification within 90 days of hire; Daikin provides this training during onboarding.
• Current first aid/CPR card.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and test commercial HVAC equipment to verify system functionality, including chillers, fan coils, water source heat pumps, applied air handling units, rooftop units, cooling towers, and condenser tubes.
• Repair or replace defective equipment, components, and wiring.
• Maintain and inspect equipment to identify potential problems and prevent premature breakdowns or callbacks.
• Perform intermediate and advanced independent diagnostics, troubleshooting, pipefitting, and brazing on commercial HVAC equipment.
• Conduct warranty service by independently inspecting and testing commercial HVAC systems.
• Educate technical and non-technical customers about equipment use, maintenance schedules, and operating manuals.
• Lead and participate in rebuilds and retrofits of commercial HVAC units, including directing apprentice technicians through hands-on demonstrations.
• Record and report billing, inventory, timecards, technician tip reports, and other required documentation in a timely manner.
• Download programs into commercial HVAC equipment and microcontrollers, and analyze chiller trend data to support optimal performance.
• Participate in available training and maintain required certifications while developing additional skills.
• Uphold standards, policies, procedures, and a clean work area.
• Complete jobsite hazard assessments before service and follow Daikin Applied and customer safety policies and OSHA guidelines.
• Provide rotational emergency call support.

Benefits

• Factory-certified training, refrigeration certification, or other professional on-the-job HVAC training.
• Opportunity to work on a wide range of commercial equipment and technologies such as Intelligent Equipment.
• Company vehicle, laptop, mobile devices, and other technologies.
• Career growth opportunities and the ability to shape one's career.
• Supportive organization that values diverse people, perspectives, and ideas.
• Opportunity to contribute to environmental initiatives and sustainability.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED