Mechanical Service Technician

Location: New Orleans

# Mechanical Service Technician Service Louisiana  — South Louisiana / Greater New Orleans Field / Travel Full-time $65K–$95K/yr## ABOUT

THE ROLE Vertex Control Systems is hiring a Commercial Mechanical Service Technician to service the HVAC equipment behind the buildings we control. You'll cover a portfolio of commercial, medical, and light industrial clients across South Louisiana — preventive maintenance, diagnostics, troubleshooting, and repair on RTUs, split systems, AHUs, chillers, boilers, pumps, and cooling towers. Because we're a controls-first shop, you'll also work side-by-side with our BAS technicians to chase down problems that span the mechanical and controls boundary — the kind of stuff a mech-only or controls-only shop can't solve cleanly.##

WHAT YOU'LL DO
* Perform preventive maintenance on commercial HVAC equipment per scheduled PMs
* Diagnose and repair RTUs, split DX systems, chillers, boilers, AHUs, VAV terminal units, and pumping systems
* Use BAS trends and graphics to diagnose problems before climbing on the roof
* Recover and recharge refrigerant per EPA 608 requirements; document leak checks
* Work with our controls team on integrated mechanical + controls service calls
* Communicate clearly with customers on site, write clean service tickets, and recommend follow-up work
* Maintain company van, tools, and inventory## WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
* 3+ years commercial HVAC service experience (not residential-only)
* EPA 608 Universal certification
* Strong electrical and refrigeration troubleshooting skills
* Comfortable working on rooftops, in mechanical rooms, and on ladders
* Valid driver's license, clean MVR
* Customer-facing professionalism and clear written reporting## NICE TO HAVE* +Chiller experience (centrifugal, screw, scroll) — Trane, York, Carrier, Daikin* +Boiler experience (condensing, fire-tube)* +Familiarity with BAS graphics — Niagara, Distech, or similar* +Welding/brazing, NATE certification## WHAT WE OFFER
* Competitive base salary with performance bonuses
* Health, dental, and vision insurance
* 401(k) with company match
* Paid time off and paid holidays
* Company vehicle or vehicle allowance for field roles
* Tools, laptop, and certifications paid by the company
* Continuing education:
Niagara N4, BACnet, and OEM training

Apply## Apply for Mechanical Service Technician Send us your resume and a few words about why this role fits. We read every application and respond within a week.
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