Multi Family HVAC Service Start-Up Technician

General Job Description About the Role

KEP is hiring a Multi-Family HVAC Service Start-Up Technician to support our multi-family new construction team in Cincinnati, Ohio
. This role is responsible for commissioning, testing, troubleshooting, and starting up HVAC systems to ensure proper operation, energy efficiency, and quality performance before project turnover. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, safety-focused, and thrives in a fast-paced construction environment while delivering exceptional service to builders, project teams, property managers, and residents.

• Start up and commission HVAC systems in multi-family new construction projects
• Test, inspect, and verify system performance; make adjustments as needed to meet manufacturer specifications and project requirements
• Perform diagnostics and troubleshooting to ensure proper equipment operation
• Identify and resolve start-up deficiencies and coordinate corrective actions with installation teams
• Read and interpret blueprints, specifications, wiring diagrams, and installation plans
• Communicate effectively with project managers, superintendents, builders, subcontractors, property managers, and residents as needed
• Complete accurate startup documentation, reports, punch lists, and quality control records
• Assist with warranty service, punch-list items, and emergency service calls as required
• Help train and support junior technicians and apprentices
• Maintain tools, equipment, testing instruments, and company vehicles in a safe and professional manner
• Follow all company safety policies, procedures, and OSHA regulations
• Participate in jobsite meetings and quality assurance initiatives as required
• Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned

• Minimum 2 years of HVAC experience; multi-family and new construction experience preferred
• Experience with HVAC system startup, commissioning, troubleshooting, and service preferred
• Knowledge of residential and light commercial HVAC equipment, controls, and refrigeration systems
• EPA Certification preferred
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, technical documents, equipment specifications, and wiring diagrams
• Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, and customer service skills
• Basic computer and mobile device proficiency for documentation and reporting
• High school diploma or GED required
• Must successfully pass a background check, drug screening, and required safety training
• Ability and willingness to travel to various job sites throughout the service area

• Multi-family residential construction job sites in various stages of construction
• Exposure to outdoor weather conditions, including heat, cold, humidity, rain, snow, and changing seasonal conditions
• Work performed in occupied and unoccupied buildings, mechanical rooms, utility spaces, attics, crawl spaces, and rooftops
• Exposure to construction-related noise, dust, debris, and moving equipment
• Fast-paced, team-oriented environment with changing priorities and deadlines

• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials, tools, equipment, and supplies weighing 50 pounds or more on a regular basis
• Frequent standing and walking for extended periods throughout the workday
• Frequent bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, twisting, reaching, and climbing
• Ability to climb ladders, stairs, scaffolding, and work safely at elevated heights
• Ability to work in confined spaces, including mechanical closets, attics, crawl spaces, and utility areas
• Ability to use hand tools, power tools, gauges, meters, and testing equipment for extended periods
• Ability to perform repetitive motions…