HVAC Technician

Job Description

Job Description: HVAC Technician

Position Overview: We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced HVAC Technician to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in both commercial and industrial HVAC systems, with extensive experience working on a variety of large equipment, including chillers, boilers, and refrigeration units. The role requires expertise in maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing heating, cooling, and refrigeration systems, including those over 25 tons.

Key Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair commercial and industrial HVAC systems, including chillers, boilers, and large tonnage equipment.
• Service and repair hot water, steam, and chilled water systems.
• Work with water source or "applied equipment" to ensure efficient operation.
• Handle VRF (Variable Refrigerant Flow) systems, ensuring proper installation and operation.
• Perform refrigeration work, including the maintenance and repair of walk-in coolers, freezers, and ice machines.
• Conduct regular inspections, diagnostics, and repairs on HVAC equipment over 25 tons.
• Manage and maintain HVAC controls to optimize system performance.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and HVAC codes.
• Work independently or as part of a team to diagnose and solve technical issues.
  
  

Required Qualifications

• 1 years of experience in commercial and industrial HVAC systems.
• Proven experience with large tonnage equipment (over 25 tons).
• Hands-on experience with chillers, boilers, and refrigeration systems.
• Familiarity with VRF systems, chilled water systems, and hot water/steam systems.
• Strong understanding of water source or applied equipment.
• Knowledge of refrigeration systems, including walk-in coolers/freezers, reach-in coolers/freezers, and ice machines.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical documents.
• EPA Certification and relevant state HVAC licenses.
• Strong problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with building management systems (BMS) and energy management systems (EMS).
• Advanced HVAC certifications (NATE, HVAC Excellence, etc.).
  
  

Work Environment: This position may involve working in varying environments, including mechanical rooms, rooftops, and industrial facilities. The HVAC Technician will be required to handle physical tasks such as lifting heavy equipment, standing for long periods, and working in

Company Description

Upchurch Companies is a leading comprehensive contracting business offering a wide range of mechanical, plumbing, HVAC, and electrical services. With headquarters in Horn Lake, MS, Upchurch Companies has expanded its operations throughout the southeastern United States and looks forward to continuing its expansion through organic and acquisitive growth. Since its founding in 1970, Upchurch Companies has built a solid reputation for quality and reliability, with various divisions to serve commercial and industrial clients across different industries. The Upchurch Companies include Upchurch Plumbing, LLC, Upchurch Services, LLC, and Moses Electric, LLC, among others, and each specializes in different aspects of contracting and service work.

These subsidiaries provide services from design and installation to ongoing maintenance and support, ensuring a seamless experience for clients throughout the lifecycle of their projects. Upchurch Companies prioritize safety, excellence, and customer satisfaction, offering

Upchurch Companies is a leading comprehensive contracting business offering a wide range of mechanical, plumbing, HVAC, and electrical services. With headquarters in Horn Lake, MS, Upchurch Companies has expanded its operations throughout the southeastern United States and looks forward to continuing its expansion through organic and acquisitive growth. Since its founding in 1970, Upchurch Companies has built a solid reputation for quality and reliability, with various divisions to serve commercial and industrial clients across different industries. The Upchurch Companies include Upchurch Plumbing, LLC, Upchurch Services, LLC, and Moses Electric, LLC, among others, and each specializes in different aspects of contracting and service work. These subsidiaries provide services from design and installation to ongoing maintenance and support, ensuring a seamless experience for clients throughout the lifecycle of their projects. Upchurch Companies prioritize safety, excellence, and customer satisfaction, offering