HVAC Journeyman

About the role

Join the world's largest HVAC company, named by Forbes as one of America's Best-In-State Employers 2025! In this full-time HVAC Journeyman position, you will diagnose, repair, and perform preventative maintenance for commercial and industrial HVAC equipment, including large and small rooftop units, split systems, chillers, and boilers. Location: Boston, MA.

Responsibilities

• Perform service of equipment including inspecting and testing systems to verify functionality (e.g., chillers, fan coils, water source heat pumps, applied air handling units, rooftop units, cooling towers, and condenser tubes).
• Repair and replace defective equipment, components, or wiring.
• Maintain and inspect equipment to identify potential problems and prevent premature breakdowns or callbacks.
• Perform intermediate and advanced independent diagnostics, troubleshooting, pipefitting, and brazing of commercial HVAC equipment.
• Conduct warranty service by independently inspecting and testing systems to verify functionality of all commercial HVAC equipment.
• Educate technical and non-technical customers on proper equipment use, maintenance schedules, and operating manuals.
• Lead and participate in the rebuild and retrofit of commercial HVAC units, including directing apprentice-level technicians.
• Record and report billing, inventory, timecards, technician tip reports, and other required documentation in a timely manner.
• Download programs into commercial HVAC equipment and microcontrollers, and analyze chiller trend data for optimal performance.
• Participate in available training through regional technician trainers and off-site learning modules.
• Maintain all required certifications and continue developing new skill sets.
• Uphold standards, policies, procedures, and maintain a clean work area.
• Complete jobsite hazard assessments prior to initiating service and adhere to Daikin Applied, customer safety policies, and OSHA guidelines.
• Provide rotational emergency call support.

Requirements

• 5+ years of related experience with increasing responsibility; or 7+ years of related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Accepted as Journeyman by the union.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Technical school with HVAC certificate or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Valid Driver’s License and acceptable driving record.
• Required license(s) and/or training card as mandated by local law.
• Work visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Preferred Qualifications

• Member of local union or willing to join the union.
• Commercial HVAC industry experience.
• Previous experience mentoring less experienced technicians.
• OSHA 10 certification within 90 days of hire (provided by Daikin during onboarding).
• Current First Aid/CPR card.

Benefits

• Factory Certified Training, Refrigeration Certification, or other professional on-the-job training in the HVAC industry.
• Opportunity to work on all types of commercial equipment and cutting-edge technologies such as Intelligent Equipment.
• Company-provided vehicle, laptop, mobile devices, and other technologies.
• Career growth opportunities in a supportive environment.
• Inclusive and diverse work culture that values varied perspectives and ideas.
• Opportunity to contribute to environmental initiatives for a more sustainable world.

Pay

The expected hourly rate for this position is $70.68 in MA, subject to the amount outlined in the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) and potential adjustments based on the level offered.