Commercial HVAC Service Technician

For more than 75 years, Air Equipment Company has been solving the toughest HVAC challenges with smart, reliable solutions. We partner with over 45 leading manufacturers to bring cutting-edge air systems to life—and we do it with a team that values agility, collaboration, and fresh thinking. From engineers to sales and support, every voice on our team plays a part in pushing the industry forward.

We review every application carefully and appreciate your interest in growing your career with our team.

Reports to: Service Manager

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt, Hourly

Pay Range: $60k-105K Based on Experience

The primary objective of this position is to perform daily activities of a Commercial Service Technician under the direction of the Service Manager. This position is primarily responsible for the daily field activities required to execute aftermarket projects, T&M Labor, Preventative Maintenance Agreements and help manage the guys. The role requires acquisition of company core values along with a team mentality, excellent written and oral communication skills, outstanding customer relationship management, expert knowledge of HVAC equipment, high quality workmanship and documentation, coordination of post-sale work, safety standard verification, and issue resolution.

Excellent time‑management and problem‑solving skills are essential.

• Assist Project Manager with installation training when required.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose building mechanical systems (RTUs, split systems, VRFs, boilers, chillers, AHUs, VAVs).
• Repair and/or install proposed diagnoses.
• Plan, layout and ensure overall efficiency of project repair and/or installation.
• Work independently.
• Read and interpret blueprints and wiring diagrams.
• Assist with owner training.
• Support Service Manager with warranty and non‑warranty issue resolution.
• Manage onsite communication with customers and facility directors.
• Maintain a safe work environment.
• Assist in training apprentices.
• Occasionally assist with startup or issue resolution for other mechanical and control product lines.
• Consult with Service Manager or manufacturer support in times of uncertainty.
• Collaborate with project stakeholders to solve issues effectively and efficiently.
• Coordinate with aftermarket project management and service controller to keep jobs on track and on schedule.
• Collaborate with manufacturers and AEC stakeholders to ensure effective issue resolution.
• Always maintain company culture and core values.
• Understand company long‑term mission and vision.
• Attend regular L10 meetings.
• Attend quarterly reviews.

• Understand basic refrigeration cycle including super heat, subcooling, component identification, troubleshooting, and use of manifold gauge set, pressure‑temperature charts, and temperature measuring devices.
• Understand basic electron theory, AC/DC currents, single‑phase and three‑phase circuits, series and parallel circuits; read basic wiring diagrams; apply Ohm’s Law; use multimeters to read voltage, current and resistance; and troubleshoot basic electrical circuits.
• Understand air conditioning, temperature/humidity control and distribution; read mechanical drawings; understand heating cycle, component identification, and troubleshoot gas‑fired units using a gas pressure gauge and other routine maintenance tools.
• Understand combustion theory for gas and oil fuels; operate a gas combustion analyzer and correct combustion if it is not proper.

• HVAC Journeyman license and EPA certification, with at least 5 years of trade‑related work experience.
• High School diploma or equivalent GED certificate.
• OSHA 10‑hour safety certificate.

• We are humbly confident.
• We care.
• We do the right thing.
• We have a “can do” and solution‑oriented attitude.
• Customer success is paramount.
• Purpose/Cause/Passion:
  Experts Helping Experts.
• Niche:
  Creating and maintaining healthy environments.
• Cultural approach:
  We take our knowledge seriously, but we don’t take ourselves too seriously; management is humble and approachable; everyone is…