Heating Air Conditioning Service Technician

Purple Drive Technologies; Georgia; On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Purple Drive Technologies in Atlanta, GA is seeking an experienced HVAC Field Service Technician to install, commission, maintain, and repair critical HVAC and cooling infrastructure at customer sites. This role requires strong electrical and mechanical troubleshooting and up to 80% travel.

You will read schematics, interpret wiring diagrams, and document service reports while ensuring safety procedures and on-call coverage as needed.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience servicing commercial or industrial HVAC systems.
• Strong understanding of refrigeration principles, electrical circuits, and HVAC controls.
• Ability to diagnose equipment issues independently and complete repairs safely.
• Experience reading electrical schematics and using diagnostic tools.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.
• Willingness to travel up to 80%.
• Ability to lift 50–75 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Install, start up, commission, maintain, and repair HVAC and critical cooling equipment.
• Perform preventive maintenance, diagnose equipment failures, and complete corrective repairs.
• Troubleshoot electrical, refrigeration, mechanical, and control-system issues.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical service documentation.
• Service cooling equipment such as precision air-conditioning systems, CRAC/CRAH units, and related equipment.
• Use diagnostic instruments to assess system performance and identify faults.
• Communicate findings, repair recommendations, and service updates to customers.
• Complete accurate service reports and maintenance documentation.
• Follow safety procedures, including lockout/tagout and proper refrigerant handling.
• Support emergency service and on-call requirements as assigned.
• Travel to customer sites as required, up to 80% of the time.

Skills

HVAC troubleshooting

Electrical principles

HVAC controls

Schematic reading

Customer communication

Documentation

Travel up to 80%

Physical endurance

Tools

Multimeters

Diagnostic tools

Electrical schematics

Job description

HVAC Field Service Technician Location: Atlanta, GA Job Type: Full-time Travel: Up to 80% About the Opportunity Purple Drive is hiring an experienced HVAC Field Service Technician for a Fortune 500 client supporting critical cooling infrastructure. This role involves installing, commissioning, maintaining, and troubleshooting commercial and industrial HVAC equipment at customer sites. We’re looking for a technician with strong electrical and mechanical troubleshooting skills who is comfortable with extensive travel and customer-facing service work. This is a traveling field service position based in Atlanta, GA, requiring up to 80% travel.

Responsibilities

• Install, start up, commission, maintain, and repair HVAC and critical cooling equipment.
• Perform preventive maintenance, diagnose equipment failures, and complete corrective repairs.
• Troubleshoot electrical, refrigeration, mechanical, and control-system issues.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical service documentation.
• Service cooling equipment such as precision air-conditioning systems, CRAC/CRAH units, and related equipment.
• Use diagnostic instruments to assess system performance and identify faults.
• Communicate findings, repair recommendations, and service updates to customers.
• Complete accurate service reports and maintenance documentation.
• Follow safety procedures, including lockout/tagout and proper refrigerant handling.
• Support emergency service and on-call requirements as assigned.
• Travel to customer sites as required, up to 80% of the time.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience servicing and troubleshooting commercial or industrial HVAC systems.
• Strong understanding of refrigeration principles, electrical circuits, and HVAC controls.
• Ability to diagnose equipment issues independently and complete repairs safely.
• Experience reading electrical schematics and using multimeters and other diagnostic tools.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Strong communication, customer service, and documentation skills.
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 80%.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of field service work, including lifting equipment weighing approximately 50–75 pounds.

Required Skills

• Hands-on experience servicing and troubleshooting commercial or industrial HVAC systems.
• Strong understanding of refrigeration principles, electrical circuits, and HVAC controls.
• Ability to diagnose equipment issues independently and complete repairs safely.
• Experience reading electrical schematics and using multimeters and other diagnostic tools.
• Strong communication, customer service, and documentation skills.
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 80%.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of field service work, including lifting equipment weighing approximately 50–75 pounds.

Preferred Skills

• Experience servicing Liebert cooling equipment.
• Experience with CRAC/CRAH systems, precision cooling, or data center HVAC equipment.
• Background supporting mission-critical facilities such as data centers, hospitals, or telecommunications sites.
• Experience with equipment startup, commissioning, and HVAC control systems.

Pay range and compensation package

Not specified.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Not specified.