Commercial HVAC Service Technician

Mid-South Equipment Sales; Harahan (LA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Mid-South Equipment Sales in Louisiana is seeking an experienced Commercial HVAC Service Technician to inspect, start‑up, and maintain equipment we sell. This full‑time role requires strong customer service and coordination with project managers, service coordinators and customers.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, 5+ years of experience, VRF knowledge, OSHA 10, EPA certification preferred, and the ability to work in varied environments.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license with a good driving record.
• Strong VRF Technology knowledge – LG, Mitsubishi, etc.
• 5+ years’ experience as a Service Technician in a commercial environment.
• EPA Certification preferred (HVAC Journeyman, Boiler Operator, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Perform electrical and mechanical inspection and maintenance on equipment.
• Perform preventive maintenance including belt adjustments, oiling, greasing and cleaning.
• Interpret engineering drawings for layout, location and operation of systems.
• Represent the company in a positive manner to trades, contractors and owners.
• Advise owner/representative on inspections performed and corrective actions.
• Work in a team-based environment to share information and ensure customer satisfaction.
• Submit required paperwork to Service Coordinator in a timely manner.
• Work safely and follow all safety measures on a daily basis.

Skills

VRF Technology

HVAC Certification

OSHA 10 Training

Electrical knowledge

Microsoft Office

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Handheld devices

Job description

With a qualified and experienced executive board, sales team, and service team, Mid‑South Equipment proudly serves the Gulf South.

All Mid‑South Equipment sales personnel have real‑world experience working on or with HVAC equipment and are members of ASHRAE.

Mid‑South Equipment Sales & Services is pleased to announce our LAUCP & SLDBE certification by the Louisiana Department of Transportation (LADOT) and the City of New Orleans. With these certifications we are eligible to fulfill both the City and State’s minority business participation goal for city, state and federally funded contracts.

Mid‑South Equipment is a recognized manufacturer’s representative for many top brand HVAC manufacturing companies throughout Louisiana and the Mississippi Gulf Coast. We seek out and work with the manufacturers we represent to deliver the best quality products possible to the customers we serve.

Reports to: Area Service Manager

FLSA Status: Non‑Exempt

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Commercial HVAC Service Technician. This position will be responsible for performing electrical and mechanical inspection, start‑up, and maintenance on the equipment we sell. It is a full‑time opportunity for an energetic go‑getter. An ideal candidate will be customer‑service oriented and work well with others. The position requires a high level of correspondence with Project Managers, Service Coordinators and customers.

Responsibilities

• Perform electrical and mechanical inspection and maintenance on equipment to ensure peak performance
• Perform specific preventive maintenance including belt adjustments, oiling, greasing and cleaning of equipment
• Use experience and technical skills with preventive maintenance and system operations to determine service requirements
• Interpret engineering drawings in reference to layout, location and operation of the system(s)
• Represent the company in a positive manner to other trades, contractors and owners
• Advise owner/representative of preventive maintenance inspections performed and corrective actions to be taken
• Suggest additional services that are beneficial to the customer
• Work in a team‑based environment to share information and workload while ensuring customer satisfaction
• Submit required paperwork to Service Coordinator in a timely manner
• Work in a safe manner on a daily basis and ensure that all safety measures are taken at all times
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Valid driver’s license with a good driving record
• Strong VRF Technology knowledge – (Specifically LG, Mitsubishi, etc.)
• Current HVAC certification and OSHA 10 Training plus 5+ years’ experience working as a Service Technician in a commercial environment
• Operating knowledge of Microsoft Office software and working proficiency with hand‑held computers (i.e., smartphone, iPad)
• Electrical knowledge required and EPA Certification preferred (i.e., HVAC Journeyman, Boiler Operator, Gas Installer, etc.)
• Ability to work in diverse conditions including mechanical equipment rooms, noisy operating equipment, extreme weather, risk of electrical shock (high voltage), climbing/working at elevated heights, etc.
• Must be able to climb, crawl, stoop, kneel and regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 75 pounds
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and balance requirements of multiple and varied duties

Other Skills & Abilities

Language Skills: Ability to read, comprehend and write correspondence, and to present information in one‑on‑one and small group situations to customers, clients and other employees.

Mathematical Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, divide, compute rates, ratios, percent, and interpret graphs.

Reasoning Ability: Apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form, deal with problems involving concrete variables in standardized situations, and maintain mental stamina for problem solving and prioritizing multiple tasks.

Requirement: Work in a field environment, multiple customer sites daily.

Physical Demands

Regular use of hands to operate computer keyboard and reach with hands and arms. Frequent standing, walking and sitting. Constantly required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Regular lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. Visual requirements: close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all‑inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Reasonable accommodations will be made for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.

Salary ranges listed are dependent upon a candidate’s qualifications, experience, internal equity, and the budgeted amount for the specific role and location.