HVAC Technician

About the Role

RQ is seeking an experienced HVAC Start-Up Technician to support large commercial and mechanical construction projects in Jacksonville, North Carolina. This role is ideal for a highly skilled commercial HVAC technician with strong troubleshooting experience working on large tonnage equipment, chillers, boilers, hydronic systems, and mechanical start-up operations. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience diagnosing, repairing, starting up, and commissioning commercial HVAC systems in construction, industrial, government, healthcare, or mission-critical environments.

Responsibilities

• Perform start-up, testing, troubleshooting, and operational verification of commercial HVAC systems
• Service and troubleshoot large commercial equipment including:
  • 50+ ton RTUs
  • Air-cooled and water-cooled chillers
  • Boilers
  • Pumps and hydronic systems
  • Hot water systems
  • Cooling towers
• Perform compressor replacements, refrigerant recovery, evacuation, charging, and electrical troubleshooting
• Support commissioning and functional performance testing activities
• Work directly with project teams, subcontractors, and equipment manufacturers to resolve system issues
• Read and interpret blueprints, wiring diagrams, and control sequences
• Document testing activities, deficiencies, and corrective actions

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of commercial HVAC service/start-up experience
• Strong troubleshooting experience with large commercial HVAC systems
• Experience working on chillers, boilers, large RTUs, and hydronic systems required
• Experience replacing compressors and diagnosing refrigeration/electrical issues required
• EPA 608 Certification required
• OSHA 10 Certification required (or ability to obtain)
• Factory certifications preferred
• Military, industrial, healthcare, or large commercial project experience preferred

Benefits

• Full-time opportunity with consistent project pipeline
• Opportunity to work on complex commercial and government projects
• Career growth within a growing mechanical division
• Safety-focused team environment
• Competitive compensation and benefits package

RQ Construction is a full-service Design-Build company, headquartered in Carlsbad, CA, with support operations located in Jacksonville, NC. We offer management of projects throughout the United States, including locations in CA, VA, NC, SC, FL, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, and Puerto Rico. We specialize in fast-track projects in new commercial construction with a primary focus in the Department of Defense market.