HVAC/R Service Technician

Mechanical Systems & Service; West Monroe (LA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Mechanical Systems & Service in West Monroe, LA is hiring a Commercial HVAC technician to troubleshoot, maintain, repair and install HVAC systems. The role requires travel to Northern MS 1–2 weeks per month (Mon-Thu; Fri–Sun at home) in a union position with excellent benefits.

Candidates must have 3+ years of commercial HVAC service experience and EPA 608 certification. The company values skill development and a strong customer base, encouraging qualified applicants to apply.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of commercial HVAC maintenance experience.
• EPA Universal Certification (EPA 608).
• Ability to troubleshoot HVAC components with built-up systems and package units (boilers, chillers, air handling systems).
• Ability to read electronic schematics.
• High School diploma or GED plus equivalent work experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine repairs to pump seals and bearings.
• Inspect and test systems to verify compliance and locate malfunctions.
• Determine customer concerns with HVAC and boiler systems.
• Follow safety procedures and maintain a clean work area.
• Record faults and time/materials on work orders.
• Adjust system controls to manufacturer settings to balance the system.
• Install components such as valves, ducts, pipes, dampers following blueprints.
• Study blueprints and specifications to ensure proper installation.
• Fabricate or install duct work and chassis parts using portable tools or welding equipment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

HVAC troubleshooting

HVAC maintenance

Reading schematics

Blueprint reading

Duct fabrication

Education

EPA 608 Certification

High School diploma/GED

Tools

Welding equipment

Portable metal-working tools

Job description

Mechanical Systems and Service (MSS) is a Crete United company in West Monroe, LA. MSS is a specialty contractor in heating ventilating and air conditioning. It is a great time to join us as we continue to expand throughout the state and beyond.

Our team is looking to hire a Commercial HVAC technician to troubleshoot, maintain, repair and install HVAC systems. Technician must have 3 years of HVAC Technician Service experience as well as an EPA 608 certification. This position will entail travel to Northern MS 1-2 weeks a month from MON-THUR home on FRI, SAT, SUN, this is a union position with amazing Union benefits!

If you are interested in joining a team where you can further develop your skills and work with an excellent customer base, we would like to hear from you.

What You’ll Do:

• Perform routine repairs to pump seals, bearing, etc.
• Inspect and test systems to verify system compliance with plans and specifications or to detect and locate malfunctions.
• Determine customer concerns with HVAC and boiler systems.
• Follow standards, policies, and procedures, including safety procedures and the maintenance of a clean work area.
• Record and report faults, deficiencies, and other unusual occurrences, as well as the time and materials expended on work orders.
• Adjust system controls to setting recommended by manufacturer to balance system.
• Recommend, develop, or perform maintenance procedures such as cleaning, power-washing, or vacuuming equipment, lubricate parts, or changing filters.
• Install auxiliary components to heating-cooling equipment, such as expansion and discharge valves, air ducts, pipes, blowers, dampers, flues, and stokers, following blueprints
• Study blueprints, design specifications, and manufacturers' recommendations to ascertain the configuration of heating or cooling equipment components and to ensure the proper installation of components
• Fabricate, assemble, or install duct work or chassis parts, using portable metal-working tools or welding equipment
• Other duties as assigned

Position Requirements:

• 3+ years of commercial HVAC maintenance experience
• Universally EPA Certified
• Ability to troubleshoot HVAC components with built up systems and package units, which may include chiller air handler pump towers, cooling towers, control systems, boilers and air handling systems
• Ability to learn commercial expertise in boilers, chillers, pneumatic controls, digital controls and packaged HVAC equipment
• Ability to read electronic schematics
• High School diploma/GED required + equivalent work experience

MSS (a Crete United company) is an equal opportunity employer, considering all applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, physical disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by state of federal law. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

Equal Opportunity Employer. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.