HVAC Service Technician III

Daikin Applied Americas•Huntsville, AL

1d•$32 - $50•Onsite

About The Position

Daikin Applied is seeking an HVAC Service Technician III to diagnose, repair, and perform preventive maintenance on commercial and industrial HVAC equipment. Equipment includes large and small rooftop units, split systems, chillers, and boilers. Responsibilities grow with exposure to tasks, development of troubleshooting skills, and consistent, accurate completion of assignments. This onsite position is located in Huntsville, Alabama, and may require travel, including overnight travel. The technician performs maintenance, repair, replacement, inspection, and warranty service for HVAC equipment and components; analyzes chiller trend data; and leads commercial equipment rebuilds and retrofits while demonstrating tasks to Level I and II technicians. The role also includes timely service documentation, customer communication, continued training and certification, maintaining a clean work area, and compliance with safety policies and procedures. Rotational emergency call support is required as needed. Daikin Applied offers factory-certified, online, and on-the-job training; exposure to commercial equipment and technologies including Intelligent Equipment, Magnetic Bearing Technology, and VRF Technology; and company-provided vehicles, laptops, mobile devices, and other technologies. The company also describes opportunities for career growth and participation in environmental initiatives. The typical hourly pay rate in Alabama is $31.60–$50.37. Individual base pay depends on factors including skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Employment is contingent on successful completion of pre-employment requirements, including employment-history and education verification, background screening, and drug testing where permitted by law. Safety-sensitive positions may require cannabis testing.

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.
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 as required by local law district.
EPA-approved Universal Technician Certification, as necessary.
Work visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Nice To Haves

Commercial HVAC industry experience.
Previous experience mentoring less experienced technicians.
OSHA 10 within 90 days of hire; Daikin provides this training during onboarding.
Current first aid/CPR card.

Responsibilities

Perform maintenance on commercial HVAC equipment, including logging machines, cleaning coils, brushing tubes, replacing filters and belts, and lubricating equipment.
Repair or replace defective equipment, components, or wiring related to fan coils, chillers, water source heat pumps, applied air handling units, rooftop units, cooling towers, and condenser tubes.
Maintain and inspect equipment to identify potential problems and prevent premature breakdowns or callbacks.
Analyze chiller trend data to ensure optimal performance.
Perform warranty service by inspecting and testing systems to verify HVAC equipment and component functionality.
Lead commercial HVAC equipment rebuilds and retrofits; direct Level I and II technicians through hands-on demonstrations and introduce centrifugal rebuilds.
Record and report billing, inventory, timecards, technician tip reports, and other required items in a timely manner.
Provide customers with service-status reports before, during, and after calls, and explain technical information to technical and non-technical audiences.
Participate in available training and maintain required certifications while developing new skill sets.
Uphold standards, policies, procedures, and a clean work area.
Follow OSHA and Daikin Applied safety policies and procedures.
Provide rotational emergency call support as required.
Travel as needed, potentially including overnight travel.

Benefits

Multiple medical insurance plan options.
Dental insurance.
Vision insurance.
401(k) retirement plan with employer match.
Paid time off.
Company-paid holidays.
Paid sick time in accordance with federal, state, and local law.
Tuition reimbursement after 6 months of continuous service.
Factory-certified training, online training courses, and other professional on-the-job training.
Company vehicle, laptops, mobile devices, and other technologies.