Commercial HVAC Service Technician

Kelso Industries; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Growth opportunities

Inclusive company culture

Job summary

A leading HVAC contractor in Columbus, Ohio seeks a Commercial HVAC Service Technician. This role involves advanced installation, repair, and maintenance of HVAC systems, with responsibilities including conducting inspections and ensuring compliance with safety standards. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience and necessary HVAC licenses. Join a team dedicated to innovation and quality service, with opportunities for professional growth and competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years commercial experience in plumbing, HVAC, and refrigeration.
• Must be able to be on call in 7-day rotations.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Installs, operates, and maintains heating, air conditioning, refrigeration systems.
• Repairs or replaces defective parts in units and equipment.
• Conducts regular preventive maintenance inspections.

Skills

Commercial experience in plumbing, HVAC, and refrigeration

Brazing skills

Knowledge of direct digital controllers (DDC)

Education

HVAC and brazing license

Universal Refrigerant License

HVAC Journeyman License

Job description

Commercial HVAC Service Technician

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Feldkamp Mechanical, one of the leading mechanical contractors in the Ohio region specializing in commercial and industrial piping, HVAC, and refrigeration is seeking a Commercial HVAC Service Technician for our Cincinnati, Ohio office.

Summary

Performs skilled, advanced journey‑level duties in the inspection, installation, repair, and servicing of heating, ventilation, air conditioning, refrigeration, and related equipment.

Schedule

8‑hour shift plus overtime, and available on call (7‑day rotations).

Essential Functions

• Installs, operates, and maintains heating, air conditioning/refrigeration systems and energy systems; conducts regular preventive maintenance inspections of refrigeration units, heating and ventilating units, including boilers, gas and electrically operated air conditioning equipment and makes necessary adjustments or repairs.
• Inspects, repairs, modifies, and installs heating and air conditioning and ventilation equipment, including refrigeration and air conditioning compressors, receivers, condensers, chillers, water cooling towers, forced‑air converter units, pumps, automatic and hand valves, expansion valves, and capillary tubes.
• Repairs or replaces defective parts in units and equipment and their controls, including thermostats, electronic controllers, automatic switches, fan controls, log switches, damper motors, louvers, relays, filters, belts, compressors, heat exchangers, high‑limit controls, pressure controls, safety valves, and automatic gas valves.
• Tests and examines boiler operations, observing meters and pressure gauges; conducts boiler water quality tests and treatments; adjusts boiler burner combustion.
• Lubricates and packs heating, ventilation, refrigeration and air conditioning motors, pumps, fans, and other equipment.
• Installs copper tubing and repairs pipes and tubing as necessary; tests joints and insulates pipes of refrigeration and air conditioning systems; flushes boilers, de‑scales tubing and cuts and threads pipes; rebuilds pressure and temperature safety valves and water pumps.
• Repairs and maintains furnace gas controls and motors, filters and condensing units; inspects, detects, and repairs leaks; checks and replaces thermocouples and pilot generators; cleans and adjusts pilots.
• Operates a variety of hand and power tools, vacuum pump, and test equipment utilized in the trade; maintains equipment in effective and safe working condition.
• Diagnoses mechanical and electrical problems; repairs or replaces defective parts in units, equipment, and controls.
• Installs, rebuilds, replaces, or repairs fans, motors, thermostats, fuses, filters, bearings, valves, controls, gaskets, and other equipment as necessary.
• Receives work orders; prepares cost estimates for projects and orders materials in accordance with established procedures; provides direction to assigned personnel and participates in assigning work; inspects the work of outside contractors.
• Observes and complies with relevant federal, state and local building codes; follows safe work practices and procedures; ensures proper safety precautions are observed.
• Works from sketches, plans, drawings, blueprints, and specifications.
• Follows up with customers for quality assurance purposes and ensures customers are 100% satisfied.
• Completes paperwork for billing and submits it in a timely fashion.
• Is on‑call for emergency situations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years commercial experience in plumbing, HVAC, and refrigeration.
• HVAC and brazing license.
• HVAC Journeyman License (highly preferred).
• Universal Refrigerant License.
• HVAC, Hydronic, and/or plumbing licenses are a plus.
• Must be able to be on call in 7‑day rotations.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
• Must be able to access and navigate all areas of construction sites.

Preferred

• Basic knowledge of direct digital controllers (DDC) and integration of Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) networking and RS‑485 communication equipment.

Work Environment and Expectations

• Some job duties are performed within an established office environment under normal lighting and climate‑controlled tolerances. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.
• When at a work site, the employee is regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, high, precarious places, and outdoor weather conditions. The noise in the work environment is often loud.
• Requires a consistent physical presence at the branch office to oversee shared services functions and employees, normally achieved by working standard business hours. Certain positions will require flexibility of working hours to meet the demands of the job and the direction of the manager.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of standing and walking.
• Requires lifting, positioning, pushing, and/or pulling.
• Frequently reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, and crouching.
• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift at least 50 pounds at times.

Why Join Kelso Industries?

• Join us and be part of a team dedicated to creating efficient, sustainable, and high‑performance environments that make a lasting impact across the industrial, commercial, and institutional sectors.

Here You Will Experience

• Growth Opportunities: Develop new skills, take on exciting challenges, and advance your career in meaningful ways.
• Company Culture: You’ll thrive in an environment that supports your growth, values your contributions, and makes work fulfilling and enjoyable.
• Impact: Your work directly contributes to meaningful outcomes, allowing you to see the difference you make and feel a sense of purpose every day.
• Competitive Compensation & Benefits: You’ll be rewarded fairly for your contributions while enjoying perks that enhance your financial security, health, and overall well‑being.

Kelso Industries celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate in any aspect of employment based on race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, age, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local employment discrimination laws where Kelso does business.

Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level

Employment type: Full‑time

Job function: Management and Manufacturing

Industries: Facilities Services