Commercial HVAC Service Technician

Owens Companies, Inc.; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading HVAC service provider in Minnesota is seeking a skilled Journeyman HVAC Mechanic with at least 5 years of experience in commercial, industrial, or institutional settings. The role involves servicing and troubleshooting various heating and cooling equipment. Strong electrical skills, communication abilities, and the ability to obtain an EPA Universal license are essential. This full-time position offers a comprehensive benefits package and a dynamic working environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in servicing, troubleshooting, and cleaning various HVAC equipment.
• Ability to work in different environmental conditions while handling equipment safely.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Service, troubleshoot, and clean heating and cooling equipment from various products and brands.
• Maintain and setup service equipment and rigging equipment.
• Perform preventive maintenance on HVAC equipment.

Skills

Troubleshooting skills

Electrical skills

Communication skills

Education

EPA Universal license

Job description

Owens Companies is the early pioneer and long‑standing leader of fully integrated, single‑source mechanical contracting services in the Minneapolis metro area.

Founded in 1957, Owens helped establish the commercial HVAC model by defining a basic need for preventive maintenance in the harsh Minnesota climate.

Owens believes our technicians are vital when it comes to better understanding our client’s needs at the point of service, allowing us to establish a higher standard of customer service.

By employing the highest‑skilled boiler, chiller, and HVAC technicians in the region, Owens is able to provide our clients with a relationship‑centric model. With this key focus, Owens established a reputation as the premier provider of heating and cooling services in the Twin Cities, helping to attract and retain customers for not just years but decades. Our relentless focus on technicians’ needs while maintaining a tight‑knit, family‑owned culture makes working for Owens truly unique.

Join us as a pioneer of the industry, and together we will continue to set the standard for others to follow.

Owens Companies is headquartered in Bloomington, MN and brings over six decades of experience to each building we service. We are looking for a skilled Journeymen HVAC Mechanic who has worked in commercial, industrial, and/or institutional markets to join our team. Candidates should have a minimum of 5 years’ experience, with knowledge of maintenance procedures, trouble‑shooting, and rebuilds of medium‑large tonnage equipment of all brands.

Responsibilities

• Services, troubleshoots, and cleans heating and cooling equipment and related products. This includes air‑cooled and water‑cooled systems from 10 tons to 1,000 tons; various sizes of air conditioners, pumps, air handlers, cooling towers, spot coolers, electric and gas heaters.
• Maintain, service and setup service equipment and rigging equipment.
• Strong electrical and electronic troubleshooting skills.
• Knowledge of performing preventive maintenance on all types and brands of HVAC equipment.
• Communicate in a professional manner with fellow employees, subcontractors, and customers.

Requirements

Education / Certifications

• EPA Universal license

Experience / Qualifications

• 5+ years of commercial, and/or industrial experience on all types of HVAC equipment.
• Proficiency in servicing, troubleshooting, and cleaning heating and cooling equipment and related products.
• Ability to obtain EPA Universal license within 60 days of hire.
• Possess and maintain a valid and current driver’s license and be insurable by the company’s insurance carrier.
• Must be able to push, pull, lift and manipulate objects of up to 35 pounds often and up to 50 pounds occasionally.
• Must be able to climb up and down ladders from all heights within OSHA regulations.
• Work is performed in a variety of environmental conditions with exposure to outdoor temperature variations, noise, vibrations, gas or fumes, grease, cleaning solvents, degreasing agents, machinery and its moving parts, odors, and dust particles.
• Must be able to be on call nights and weekends on a rotating basis.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.

LU 455 or LU 539 benefit / compensation package earning potential.

Owens Companies is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

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Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level. Employment type: Full‑time.