HVAC Service Tech (NY)
Brooklyn, NY - USA
Job Summary
Role: HVAC Technicians
Location: Brooklyn NYC
Working Hours: Monday - Friday 9AM to 5PM (EST)
Salary Range: $30 - $40 / hour (based on experience) & $5000 sign-on bonus after 90 days.
Type of contract: Independent contractor
Type of job: In-person
About the Company: NYC mechanical contractor focused on commercial HVAC for offices restaurants hotels and retail. Residential work (brownstones co-ops condos) grew through co-op-board referrals over the following two decades.
About the Role: We are seeking a service technician who can diagnose commercial systems not just maintain them. Where you land in the pay band depends on your experience especially your hands-on work on mini split and VRF systems. This is a primarily service and diagnostics role. You spend your day finding faults and fixing them not pulling new installs but will at times.
Key Responsibilities:
- Comprehensive HVAC/VRF Expertise: Specialize in the installation diagnosis repair and commissioning of residential and commercial HVAC systems including advanced VRF/VRV platforms (Mitsubishi City Multi Daikin VRV) and conventional commercial equipment.
- Advanced Systems Troubleshooting: Isolate and resolve complex technical issues including branch controller malfunctions communication faults precise refrigerant charge imbalances and electrical/control logic failures.
- Technical Literacy & Service Tools: Proficiently interpret line and low-voltage wiring diagrams utilize proprietary manufacturer service tools and analyze system error codes to ensure precise diagnostics.
- System Startup & Refrigerant Diagnostics: Execute comprehensive equipment startups baseline data collection and functional testing while performing advanced refrigerant diagnostics to optimize system efficiency.
- Digital Documentation & Customer Consulting: Leverage ServiceTitan on a company iPad to accurately document faults execute repairs and clearly present structured service options to clients.
Required Qualifications:
- Experienced Commercial Technician: Bring 3 or more years of hands-on experience in commercial HVAC service backed by an EPA 608 Certification and a valid clean NYS drivers license.
- Electrical & Controls Proficiency: Highly proficient in reading wiring diagrams and troubleshooting line and low-voltage electrical and control faults.
- VRF/VRV Specialization: Possess advanced diagnostic experience with premier systems like Mitsubishi City Multi and Daikin VRV/VRF platforms with the capability to easily leverage strong commercial fundamentals into brand-specific mastery.
- Safety & Compliance Preparedness: Maintain a strong focus on job site safety regulations with readiness to utilize or obtain OSHA 30 and NYC SST certifications.
Compensation and Benefits:
- Premium Overtime: Earn 1.5 times the base hourly rate for all hours worked over 40 in a single week.
- Comprehensive Health & Wellness Benefits: Full access to robust health dental and vision insurance plans alongside Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).
- Financial & Future Security: Generous 401(k) retirement plan and company-provided life insurance policy options to secure your future.
- Work-Life Balance & Perks: Enjoy Paid Time Off (PTO) parental leave and the convenience of a dedicated company truck for daily operations.
- Streamlined Hiring Process: Qualified applicants will receive a confidential call directly with the business owner ensuring a fast and transparent decision-making process.
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