HVAC Lab Tech (Shift 1 + 2)

Apex Systems; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESPP

401K

HSA

EAP

Insurance plans

Job summary

Everforth Apex is seeking an experienced HVAC Lab Technician (Commercial HVAC Testing) to support testing, evaluation, and validation of large-scale cooling systems in a fast-paced lab setting.

The role involves installing instrumentation, running performance tests, troubleshooting electrical and mechanical issues, and ensuring equipment meets quality standards before deployment. Onsite work with a Monday–Friday schedule and occasional overtime. Benefits include ESPP, 401K, and HSA options.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 5+ years servicing, maintaining, or troubleshooting commercial HVAC equipment.
• Strong understanding of HVAC systems, refrigeration principles, thermodynamics, and fluid mechanics.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, wiring diagrams, and schematics.
• Experience in testing, laboratory, industrial, or manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Set up and execute HVAC equipment testing, including installation of instrumentation such as flow meters, pressure sensors, and temperature sensors.
• Monitor and analyze data acquisition systems during testing operations.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, controls, and instrumentation issues to minimize downtime.
• Work safely with high‑voltage electrical systems and refrigerant‑based equipment.
• Calibrate and maintain laboratory measurement equipment for pressure, temperature, flow, and electrical testing.
• Operate and monitor support infrastructure, including hydronic pumping systems, cooling towers, and boilers.
• Diagnose and support PLCs, VFDs, sensors, valves, and control systems.
• Follow all environmental, health, safety, lockout/tagout, arc flash, and workplace safety requirements.
• Support continuous improvement and 5S initiatives within the lab environment.

Skills

HVAC knowledge

Reading schematics

Lab testing experience

Troubleshooting skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate's degree in HVAC Technology

Tools

PLCs

VFDs

Instrumentation

Data acquisition

Job description

Job#: 3052804

Job Description:

HVAC Lab Technician (Commercial HVAC Testing)

Pay Rate: $30-$35/hour

Schedule: 1st Shift, Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM (occasional overtime)

Location: Onsite

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced HVAC Lab Technician to support the testing, evaluation, and validation of commercial HVAC equipment. This hands‑on role is responsible for executing performance tests on large‑scale cooling systems, troubleshooting mechanical and electrical issues, maintaining laboratory infrastructure, and ensuring equipment meets quality and reliability standards before deployment.

Key Responsibilities

• Set up and execute HVAC equipment testing, including installation of instrumentation such as flow meters, pressure sensors, and temperature sensors.
• Monitor and analyze data acquisition systems during testing operations.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, controls, and instrumentation issues to minimize downtime.
• Work safely with high‑voltage electrical systems and refrigerant‑based equipment.
• Calibrate and maintain laboratory measurement equipment for pressure, temperature, flow, and electrical testing.
• Operate and monitor support infrastructure, including hydronic pumping systems, cooling towers, and boilers.
• Diagnose and support PLCs, VFDs, sensors, valves, and control systems.
• Follow all environmental, health, safety, lockout/tagout, arc flash, and workplace safety requirements.
• Support continuous improvement and 5S initiatives within the lab environment.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 5+ years of experience servicing, maintaining, or troubleshooting commercial HVAC equipment.
• Strong understanding of HVAC systems, refrigeration principles, thermodynamics, and fluid mechanics.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, wiring diagrams, and schematics.
• Experience working in a testing, laboratory, industrial, or manufacturing environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate's degree in HVAC Technology, Mechatronics, Engineering Technology, or a related field.
• Skilled Trades Apprenticeship or equivalent technical training.
• Experience with commercial chillers and HVAC testing operations.
• Knowledge of PLCs, VFDs, instrumentation, and data acquisition systems.
• EPA Certification for refrigerant handling.
• Experience working with high-voltage electrical equipment and electrical safety procedures.

This is an excellent opportunity for a hands‑on HVAC professional who enjoys troubleshooting complex systems, working with advanced commercial equipment, and supporting critical product testing in a fast‑paced laboratory environment.

Everforth Apex is a world‑class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on‑demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.

Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.

If you require an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act to participate in an interview with a virtual recruiter or to use our website for a search or application, please contact our Benefits Department at [email protected] or 804-523-8228. Please note that this contact information is strictly to be used for medical ADA accommodations and that no other inquiries will be answered.