Commercial Service Technician

ZipRecruiter; Pequannock Township (NJ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a skilled HVAC Technician to join their team, serving the Greater New York Tri-State area. The ideal candidate will perform maintenance and repairs on HVAC systems, ensuring quality service and teamwork. This role requires strong technical abilities, effective communication, and a commitment to safety.

Benefits

Company vehicle provided

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of experience with commercial or industrial HVAC systems.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical schematics.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance on HVAC systems.
• Troubleshoot and repair HVACR malfunctions per EPA guidelines.
• Provide technical leadership and mentor junior staff.

Skills

Communication

Organizational Skills

Attention to Measurement Accuracy

Education

High school diploma

HVAC Apprenticeship Program

Tools

EPA Universal Refrigeration License

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Description

Summary
We are seeking a skilled and experienced HVAC Technician to join our growing team, serving the Greater New York Tri-State area, including Long Island, Queens, Brooklyn, the Bronx, and beyond. Another key service territory includes the Pompton Plains, NJ area. This is an exciting opportunity for a qualified technician with strong technical abilities, excellent customer service skills, and a commitment to quality service and teamwork.

Our technicians are provided company vehicles (cars/vans), which they can take home daily, offering flexibility in their base location—whether from Long Island, NYC, or surrounding areas in the Tri-State region and Pompton Plains, NJ.

About the Role
The HVAC Technician will be responsible for performing preventative, corrective, and predictive maintenance, as well as troubleshooting and servicing commercial and industrial HVAC systems. This role requires a strong understanding of control systems, system operations, and equipment sequencing. The ideal candidate is organized, reliable, and able to maintain clear and accurate records while communicating effectively with clients and internal teams.

A clean driving record is required, as a company vehicle will be used to service client sites across the territory.

Key Responsibilities

• Install replacement equipment and parts according to manufacturer specifications to ensure warranty compliance

• Perform scheduled preventative maintenance on HVAC systems

• Troubleshoot, analyze, and repair HVACR malfunctions per EPA guidelines

• Complete and maintain documentation, including:

  • Timesheets

  • Expense reports

  • Service reports

  • Purchase card logs

• Conduct system tests and analyze data to ensure proper performance and recommend improvements

• Follow all safety procedures and participate in training and team meetings

• Provide technical leadership, mentoring junior staff as needed

• Maintain tools and company vehicles in good working condition

Qualifications

Education:

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent

• Completion of an HVAC Apprenticeship Program

Experience:

• 5–10 years of experience with commercial or industrial HVAC systems

• Familiarity with service routes in the Tri-State region and Pompton Plains, NJ

• Strong working knowledge of HVAC and electrical systems

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, technical schematics, and specifications

Skills:

• Strong communication skills and professional demeanor with clients and team members

• Basic math proficiency and attention to measurement accuracy

• Ability to manage responsibilities independently in a fast-paced environment

• Strong organizational skills

Licenses/Certifications:

• EPA Universal Refrigeration License (required)

• Other certifications may be required per contract or SLA

• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record (required)