HVAC & Plumbing Commissioning Technician: Startup & Turnover

Doswell Operating Group; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K plan with company match

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

EMC Mechanical Services in Richmond, VA is seeking a Commissioning Technician to support startup, testing, and turnover of commercial HVAC and plumbing systems. You will verify installations meet project specs and owner expectations, working closely with project managers, controls contractors, and engineers.

You’ll document startup activities, participate in punch lists, and assist with owner demonstrations to ensure systems are fully operational before occupancy.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 2–5 years of experience in commercial HVAC, plumbing, controls, commissioning, service, or mechanical construction preferred.
• Fluent English verbal and written skills required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and assist with startup of commercial HVAC and plumbing equipment.
• Verify installation readiness prior to manufacturer startup.
• Participate in functional performance testing of mechanical systems.
• Assist with startup of pumps, boilers, water heaters, heat pumps, air handling units, RTUs, VAV systems, VRF equipment, exhaust systems, domestic water systems, and specialty mechanical equipment.
• Review project drawings, specifications, submittals, and sequence of operations.
• Verify proper installation of piping, valves, sensors, controls, and mechanical equipment.
• Identify deficiencies requiring correction before commissioning.
• Maintain commissioning checklists and startup reports.
• Document equipment startup dates and operating conditions.

Skills

Fluent English

HVAC knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

EMC Mechanical Services in Richmond, VA is seeking a Commissioning Technician to support startup, testing, and turnover of commercial HVAC and plumbing systems. You will verify installations meet project specs and owner expectations, working closely with project managers, controls contractors, and engineers.

You’ll document startup activities, participate in punch lists, and assist with owner demonstrations to ensure systems are fully operational before occupancy.