Commercial HVAC Service Technician
About the role
For more than 75 years, Air Equipment Company has been solving the toughest HVAC challenges with smart, reliable solutions. We partner with over 45 leading manufacturers to bring cutting-edge air systems to life—and we do it with a team that values agility, collaboration, and fresh thinking. From engineers to sales and support, every voice on our team plays a part in pushing the industry forward. If you’re looking for your next move, we’re glad you found us. At AEC, you’ll join a company where local roots meet the strength of a national network—giving you the tools to grow, the space to innovate, and the chance to make a real impact from day one.
Responsibilities
- Assist Project Manager with installation training when required.
- Troubleshoot and diagnose building mechanical systems (including but not limited to: RTUs, split systems, VRFs, boilers, chillers, AHU and VAV).
- Capable of repairing and/or installing proposed diagnosis.
- Responsible for planning, layout and overall efficiency at project repair and/or installation.
- Able to work independently.
- Able to read and interpret blueprints and wiring diagrams.
- Support Service Manager with warranty and non-warranty issue resolution.
- Manage onsite communication with customers and facility directors.
- Maintain a safe work environment.
- Aid in training apprentices.
- Consult with Service Manager or manufacturer support in times of uncertainty.
- Collaborate with project stakeholders to solve issues effectively and efficiently.
- Coordinate with aftermarket project management, and service controller to ensure jobs remain on track and on schedule.
- Collaborate with manufacturers and AEC stakeholders to ensure effective issue resolution.
- Always maintain company culture and core values.
- Understand the company's long and short-term mission and vision.
- Attend regular L10 meetings.
- Attend quarterly reviews.
Requirements
The Mechanical Service Technician is responsible for maintaining excellent customer relationships, maintaining expert knowledge on HVAC equipment, providing and maintaining quality workmanship and documentation, coordination of post-sale work, verifying safety standards are met, and issue resolution. This position will demonstrate excellent time management skills as well as excellent problem-solving capabilities.
Qualifications
- HVAC Journeyman license and EPA Certification.
- At least 5 years of trade related work experience.
- High School diploma or equivalent GED certificate.
- OSHA 10-hour safety certificate.
Skills
Understands basic refrigeration cycle: understands what super heat and subcooling shows in a refrigeration circuit, identifies components in refrigeration circuit, understands how each component works, diagnoses problems in the refrigeration circuit, uses manifold gauge set, pressure/temperature chart and temperature measuring devices for routine maintenance and to troubleshoot. Understands refrigeration recovery, evacuation, and proper charging of a system based off superheat and subcooling. Understands basic electron theory, how electricity travels, AC and DC currents, single phase and three phase circuits, and series and parallel circuits. Ability to read basic wiring diagrams. Understanding Ohms Law. Ability to use multi-meters to read voltage, current and resistance values. Must be able to troubleshoot basic electrical circuits. Understands the process of conditioning air and simultaneously control the temperature, humidity, and distribution. Must be able to read and understand mechanical drawings. Understands basic heating cycle to include identifying components in heating system, understanding how each component works, diagnosing problems in the heating system using a gas pressure monometer and other devices for routine maintenance and to troubleshoot a gas fired unit. Understands the theory of combustion and how it relates to combustible fuels such as gas and oil. Understands a gas combustion analyzer and how to correct if the combustion isn’t correct.
Benefits
This position is eligible for full benefits, including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and retirement options.
Pay
The compensation range for this role is determined by factors such as experience, education, and job-related skills.
Schedule
This position is eligible for full benefits, including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and retirement options.