HVAC Technician, Commercial

Overview

The HVAC Technician I / II performs preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and minor installation support on commercial HVAC and mechanical systems in accordance with customer requirements and safety standards. This role is intended for candidates who meet the minimum qualifications for a developing Level I technician, with preference given to candidates who bring stronger Level II commercial service experience.

Work Environment:  

• Field-based role with travel to multiple customer locations
• Commercial facilities environment
• May include rooftops, mechanical rooms, schools, hospitals, offices, industrial or mission-critical spaces
• Overtime, on-call, and emergency response may be required depending on business needs

Technicians in this role may support a range of commercial equipment including rooftop units, air handling units, VAV systems, pumps, boilers, chilled water systems, and related controls, depending on experience level and assignment.

Pay: $20.00 - $40.00  The pay listed is the hourly range or the hourly rate for this position. A specific offer will vary based on applicant’s
experience, skills, abilities, geographic location, and alignment with market data. 

Benefit Information: ABM offers a comprehensive benefits package. For information about ABM’s benefits, visit ABM Employee Benefits | Front Line Team Members

ABM is a military and veteran friendly employer, veterans and candidates with military experience encouraged to apply. Military Occupational Specialty Code: 91E, 91C, EM, HT, MK, DC, 1161, 1341, 3E1X1 

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance on assigned commercial HVAC and mechanical systems
• Troubleshoot electrical and mechanical faults on HVAC equipment
• Clean, adjust, and repair HVAC systems and related components
• Replace belts, filters, motors, relays, switches, thermostats, and other common parts
• Support service calls involving RTUs, AHUs, exhaust fans, unit heaters, VAVs, pumps, and similar equipment
• Assist with troubleshooting boilers, chilled water systems, and larger tonnage equipment based on experience level
• Use common HVAC trade tools safely and effectively
• Maintain daily service logs, work orders, and maintenance records
• Comply with safety procedures, lockout/tagout requirements, and customer site rules
• Provide professional communication with customers, dispatch, and internal team members
• Work independently on routine PM/service calls and team with senior technicians on larger or more complex repairs

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent
• Valid, unexpired driver’s license
• EPA 608 certification required
• At least 1 year of HVAC experience, or equivalent hands-on trade school / apprentice training with field exposure
• Basic ability to use common HVAC trade tools such as multimeters, gauges, charging charts, and hand tools
• Basic understanding of HVAC electrical and mechanical systems
• Willingness to work in a field-based commercial service environment and learn from senior technicians

Preferred Qualificatoins:  

• 3+ years of HVAC experience, especially in commercial service or commercial facilities
• Experience supporting or servicing commercial equipment such as:
  • RTUs
  • AHUs
  • VAV systems
  • pumps and motors
  • boilers
  • chilled water systems
  • cooling towers
  • VRF systems
• HVAC trade school, apprenticeship, or vocational certification
• Ability to troubleshoot and repair systems independently with limited supervision
• Exposure to BAS / controls environments and commercial PM programs