Commercial HVAC Service Technician

About the role

Kilgore Industries, one of the largest Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing subcontractors in the state of Texas, is growing. The key to our continued growth is having the best team in the industry! We are seeking a skilled Commercial HVAC Service Technician to join our team in Houston, TX. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience servicing and troubleshooting commercial HVAC equipment, with experience in VRF/VRV systems, AAON and Daikin equipment, and basic commercial chiller systems. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong technical knowledge, excellent problem-solving skills, a strong work ethic, and a commitment to customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine preventive maintenance and service on commercial HVAC systems and equipment.
• Diagnose and repair electrical, mechanical, refrigeration, and controls-related HVAC issues.
• Troubleshoot and service VRF/VRV systems, including indoor units, outdoor units, branch selector boxes, controls, sensors, and associated components.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair AAON and Daikin commercial HVAC equipment, including rooftop units, package units, heat pumps, split systems, and related equipment.
• Perform basic troubleshooting, maintenance, and service on commercial chiller systems, including associated pumps, controls, and refrigeration circuits.
• Diagnose system faults, alarms, communication errors, sensor failures, refrigerant issues, and other equipment problems.
• Troubleshoot and repair compressors, condenser and evaporator fan motors, contactors, capacitors, sensors, valves, actuators, VFDs, dampers, and other HVAC components.
• Perform refrigerant leak detection, recovery, evacuation, and charging in accordance with applicable regulations and manufacturer specifications.
• Perform system startup, commissioning, operational testing, and equipment verification.
• Verify proper system operation by taking and documenting temperature, pressure, voltage, amperage, airflow, and other required measurements.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, control diagrams, and sequences of operation.
• Troubleshoot basic BAS/DDC controls and communication issues and coordinate with controls contractors when advanced programming or integration is required.
• Utilize manufacturer service manuals, diagnostic tools, technical documentation, and service software to identify and resolve equipment issues.
• Install, replace, and repair HVAC