HVAC Service Technician

Atlantic Constructors • Lynchburg, VA

20d

About The Position

The HVAC Service Technician services, troubleshoots, repairs, and cleans heating and cooling equipment and related systems across commercial HVAC applications. Systems may include boilers, forced-air and hydronic systems, split systems, packaged units, makeup-air and exhaust systems, and controls. The role supports customer satisfaction through service, repairs, overhauls, start-ups, preventive maintenance, site surveys, replacements, and modifications.

The technician prepares for installations and repairs by reviewing building layouts, anticipating difficulties, gathering materials, and coordinating on-site work. The role also includes maintaining service vehicles and records, documenting jobs, keeping current with manufacturers’ products and service information, and providing technical support to customers. This position has no supervisory responsibility and may require travel among assigned job sites.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of experience in the commercial HVAC industry or residential field, or an equivalent combination of vocational training and experience.
• Ability to multitask, work with minimal supervision, follow written and oral instructions, pay attention to detail, and demonstrate problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of basic electricity, electrical systems, and control systems.
• Ability to read, understand, and work from blueprints, specifications, and schematics.
• Adhere to all company policies and procedures.
• Be available and have the means to report to multiple job sites as assigned.
• Ability to work in varying temperatures and weather conditions, including heat, humidity, cold, dampness, and inclement weather.
• Ability to work in areas with moderate or high noise, exposure to fumes or airborne particles, confined spaces, or high heights.
• Ability to use construction equipment, including heavy machinery, hand tools, and power tools.
• Ability to work aloft, climb, bend, pull, reach overhead, stand or walk for long periods, and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls, and to reach with hands and arms.
• Ability to correctly identify all colors of color-coded cables or wires and meet the stated vision requirements, including close and distance vision, depth perception, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

• HVAC Journeyman or Master certification.
• Prior military experience.
• High school diploma or GED equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Service HVAC commercial products and equipment while ensuring customer satisfaction.
• Perform repairs, overhauls, and start-ups of commercial boiler and HVAC systems.
• Use blueprints, wiring diagrams, piping schemes, or engineering specifications to diagnose and repair units.
• Perform preventive maintenance, site surveys, replacements, and modifications as needed or requested by customers.
• Prepare for on-site installations and repairs by examining building layouts, anticipating difficulties, gathering materials, and coordinating on-site work as necessary.
• Maintain vehicles, including service records, manuals, scheduling, repairs, and maintenance.
• Document work by completing paperwork for each job and maintaining files.
• Keep current on manufacturers’ products and information concerning installation, operation, maintenance, service, and repair.
• Provide technical support to customers.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Employee-only medical, dental, short-term disability, and life insurance coverage at no cost.
• Dental insurance plan.
• Vision insurance plan.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company matching.
• Health savings plan with company matching.
• Wellness programs.

What This Job Offers

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