Commercial HVAC Lead Technician

Commercial HVAC Lead Technician – Senior Field Leader for Start-Ups, Controls, & Complex Systems Job Overview

• Company:
  Northern Wolves Inc.
• Salary/Pay Rate: $110,000 - $130,000 per year + Overtime
• Location:
  
  Brooklyn, NY (HQ) with field work across NYC Metro & NJ
• Job/
  
  Employment Type:
  
  Full-Time, Exempt
• Project Scope:
  High-quality design-build mechanical installations, controls integration, system start-ups, and commissioning for commercial, retail, hospitality, education, and institutional facilities
• Mandatory Licenses &
  
  Certifications:
  
  EPA Section 608 Universal Certification, NYC FDNY G-60, NYC FDNY F-60, OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety, NYC Site Safety Training (SST) Card, Valid Driver s License (Clean Record)

You will take ownership of complex mechanical installations, equipment start-ups, control interlocks, and critical service operations across Northern Wolves Inc. s active project portfolio. As a senior, hands-on field leader, you will independently troubleshoot, commission, and service commercial HVAC systems while ensuring field crews install equipment to exact engineering specifications. This position provides a dedicated company vehicle, advanced tech tools, and a direct path to driving field operations.

• Lead and execute installations, start-ups, and commissioning for complex systems including WSHP, VRF/VRV, RTUs, DOAS, AHUs, and fan coil units.
• Wire, configure, and interlock HVAC equipment, dampers, fans, air curtains, exhaust systems, unit heaters, time clocks, relays, transformers, and contractors.
• Set up, calibrate, and commission Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs), VAV boxes, zone control systems, and leak detection controls.
• Install and integrate critical sensors (CO2, temperature, humidity, pressure, occupancy) and coordinate system handoffs with BMS and controls subcontractors.
• Diagnose and repair complex mechanical, electrical, and control issues, identifying root causes to deliver long-term solutions.
• Conduct full system start-ups, sequence-of-operation verifications, and punch-list closeouts while partnering with Test & Balance (TAB) contractors and commissioning agents.
• Guide field foremen and installation crews on pre-commissioning prep and upcoming inspection standards.
• Generate clean, accurate service, start-up, and commissioning documentation for clients, GCs, and engineering teams.

• Minimum 7 years of hands-on commercial HVAC experience, including at least 3 years in a Lead or Senior Technician capacity.
• Proven expertise installing, troubleshooting, and commissioning WSHP, VRF, RTU, and DOAS equipment.
• Advanced electrical and controls proficiency—ability to wire, interlock, and troubleshoot equipment schematics independently.
• Demonstrated command of VFDs, VAV systems, control sensors, relays, transformers, and refrigerant safety systems.
• Strong ability to read and interpret mechanical, electrical, and control schematics, engineering drawings, and submittals.
• Superior written and verbal communication skills for compiling technical reports and engaging directly with GCs, architects, owners, and equipment reps.
• Valid driver s license with a clean driving record.

• Hands-on experience with BMS / Building Automation Systems (Automated Logic, Siemens, Honeywell, Distech, Tridium/Niagara).
• Factory training/certifications from major manufacturers (Daikin, Mitsubishi, LG, Trane, Carrier, AAON, Climate Master).
• Familiarity with NYC commercial building codes and energy initiatives (Local Law 87 and Local Law 97 awareness).
• Bilingual fluency in English and Spanish or Russian.
• Background in training, mentoring, and developing junior field technicians.

• Competitive salary ranging from $110,000 to $130,000 per year, plus applicable overtime pay.
• Company-provided vehicle (van/truck) with gas card and EZ-Pass.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• 2 weeks (10 days) of paid vacation after 1 year of continuous service.
• 5 paid sick days per year in compliance with NY Paid Sick Leave laws.
• New York Paid Family Leave benefits and Workers  compensation coverage.
• Paid company-observed holidays.
• Company-provide…