HVAC Mechanical Technician Level 1

About the role

Concentric is the first national industrial power services organization delivering forklift and critical power and maintenance solutions that ensure uninterrupted, sustainable facility power. The company’s signature solutions, GuaranteedPOWER® and PerpetualPOWER®, improve reliability, sustainability, and safety to solve the power problem for facility leaders. Concentric helps data centers, distributors, manufacturers, utilities, communications infrastructure, and more develop resilience in their power systems while making the energy transition with less risk.

As a Level 1, HVAC Mechanical Apprentice, you will assist with delivering and installing portable HVAC equipment to a variety of customer sites for emergencies or scheduled events. This position reports to the Regional Service Manager, Critical Power Operations, and involves extensive travel: 2 weeks in the field followed by 1 week at home base, repeating throughout the assigned area. You will receive a company vehicle and partner with another technician.

Responsibilities

• Reliable attendance and punctuality.
• Assist with delivery and installation of portable HVAC equipment.
• Ensure all work is performed according to safety regulations and building codes.
• Review mechanical and technical manuals and project specifications to understand project requirements.
• Troubleshoot mechanical problems and identify solutions.
• Maintain detailed project documentation including progress reports, work orders, and inspection reports.
• Coordinate problem resolution with Technical Support, Customer Service, Sales, and other personnel to expedite repairs.
• Travel to other branches or sites as required to assist with product installation, removal, or repairs.
• Implement quality control measures to ensure project standards are met.
• Proactively identify and address potential quality issues.
• Conduct regular quality checks throughout the project.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent, required.
• Up to 2 years HVAC mechanic experience, preferred.
• Certification from a technical school focused on Journeyman HVAC/Mechanical, preferred.
• Associate degree from an approved two-year college or university, preferred or equivalent experience.
• Must have a valid driver’s license, pass a background check, and drug screen.
• May be required to pass additional requirements under the Department of Transportation (DOT).
• Possess general knowledge of safety regulations and compliance requirements.
• Strong desire to deepen expertise in HVAC diagnostics, service, and responsibilities.
• Working knowledge of HVAC machines and tools, including designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
• Familiarity with test equipment (e.g., Digital Variable Multi (DVM) and refrigeration test equipment).
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Ability to organize work independently with limited supervision.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Microsoft TEAMS platforms.
• Ability to work with individuals from diverse backgrounds and across remote offices.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to develop and maintain strong workplace relationships.
• Keen eye for detail and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work collaboratively with other departments.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays.
• Requires daily travel; some evening, weekend, and overnight travel will be required.

Benefits

• Competitive pay plus incentive opportunities and overtime potential for hourly employees.
• Three medical plan options with employer premium contribution starting on day one.
• Employee-paid dental and vision insurance starting on day one.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with company contribution on eligible High-Deductible Health Plans (HDHP).
• Medical and dependent care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) available.
• Company-paid life and AD&D insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage starting on day one.
• Company 401K plan with 100% match on the first 4% of employee contributions.
• 8 paid holidays.
• Full-time employees receive a total of 128 hours of Paid Time Off (PTO) annually.
• Employee-paid accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance.
• Employee-paid legal plans, identity protection, pet insurance, and home & auto discounts.
• Training and mentoring from industry experts.
• Advancement opportunities.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities.

• Regularly required to sit or stand for up to 8 hours; use hands to type, maneuver, handle, or feel; and talk or hear.
• Frequently required to walk and reach with hands and arms.
• Occasionally required to stand, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
• May be required to wear approved Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and maintain high self-awareness of surroundings.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities.

• Work is performed primarily in customer facility locations, both indoors and outdoors.
• Noise level in the work environment is moderate to heavy, requiring hearing protection at customer locations.