Assistant HVAC/R Technician (Dallas, TX)-Sign-On Bonus$$$

About the role

Budderfly is a fast-growth, private equity-backed energy management outsourcing company committed to reducing global carbon emissions for small to medium sized enterprises. As the premier sustainability partner for businesses with repeatable footprints — such as restaurant chains, assisted living facilities, and retail franchises — Budderfly installs, monitors, and manages a combination of patented technologies, equipment upgrades, and proprietary energy software to deliver complete energy saving solutions with zero upfront investment. The company has been recognized on the Inc. 5000 America's Fastest-Growing Private Companies list for five years and featured in Time Magazine's Best Inventions of 2025.

This entry-level HVAC/R Service Assistant Technician position is based in the Dallas, TX area within Budderfly's Energy Force LLC division. The role is responsible for ensuring optimal, efficient operation of the fleet of Budderfly HVAC units across the geographic area. HVAC replacement with ultra-high efficient units is a key initiative, and this position is vital to maintaining those units at peak efficiency while ensuring customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Ensure continued excellent operation of Budderfly HVAC units within the Dallas, TX geographic area, including maintaining and repairing heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration (HVAC/R) systems and equipment
• Identify maintenance risks on HVAC/R equipment
• Diagnose electrical and mechanical faults for HVAC/R systems
• Complete commissioning checks of HVAC units to ensure continued, efficient operation, including checking and correcting HVAC RTU controller configurations and mechanical operation
• Provide physical maintenance to Budderfly HVAC units, including changing filters, cleaning coils, inspecting/replacing belts, and inspecting units for other mechanical failures
• Respond to emergency service calls on nights and weekends when on-call
• Clean, adjust, and repair systems, and perform warranty services
• Perform emergency repairs promptly and efficiently
• Keep daily logs and records of all functions in the company work order system
• Ensure compliance with applicable state and federal standards and with the Occupational Health and Safety Act
• Comply with service standards, work instructions, and customers' requirements
• Assist with customers' queries

Requirements

• Trade school graduate
• Some HVAC field experience
• HVAC controls experience; familiarity with Lennox Core Controllers and Carrier SystemVu controllers is a benefit
• Ability to recognize control and mechanical issues prior to compounding
• Enjoys continuous learning, both technically and professionally
• Desire to grow professionally beyond basic maintenance tasks
• Desire to help shape a developing team with fellow HVAC technicians in the area
• Customer and safety focused
• Ability to travel within the region and surrounding states
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work across and with organizational teams

Benefits

• All tools and equipment required for daily work supplied by Budderfly
• Career advancement opportunities in a fast-growing, supportive company environment
• Full benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401K, life insurance, and disability insurance
• Opportunity to work as part of a team that values its members and works together to achieve positive change

Pay

$20—$26 USD per hour; compensation is based on factors including level of experience, skillset, qualifications, and location.