HVAC Service Technician

Mechworks Mechanical; Cary (NC); On-site; USD 30,307 - 68,880; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

401(k) with match

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life & AD&D

Disability & FSA

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Mechworks Mechanical Contractors is hiring commercial HVAC Service Technicians to perform preventive maintenance, service, and repair across our service district. We offer three levels with a clear path to grow your skills, pay, and responsibility, plus an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) for ownership culture.

Work schedule is 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., full-time, with on-call rotation as needed. Excellent benefits accompany competitive hourly wages.

Qualifications

• EPA Universal Certification required.
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record.
• Able to read electrical schematics and mechanical blueprints.
• Able to pass a background check and pre-employment drug screen.
• Experience by level: Entry 1–2 yrs, Mid 5–10 yrs, Senior 10–20 yrs.
• OSHA 10 required (OSHA 30 within 6 months).
• NATE certification preferred for higher levels.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair on commercial HVAC systems.
• Follow all codes and keep maintenance records.
• Recommend parts and updates to customers.
• Follow safety policies to ensure safe, efficient work.
• Document service calls and complete field paperwork daily on company iPad.

Skills

EPA Universal Certification

Valid Driver's License

Schematic Reading

Background Check/Drug Screen

Experience by Level

OSHA 10 Certification

Education

HVAC Certification

HVAC Associate Degree

NATE Certification Preferred

Tools

EPA Universal Certification Tools

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

Mechworks Mechanical Contractors is an employee‑owned mechanical contractor, so our technicians build equity through our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), not just a paycheck. We are hiring commercial HVAC Service Technicians to perform preventive maintenance, service, and repair across our service district. We hire and promote across three levels, so there is a clear path to grow your skills, pay, and responsibility.

POSITION DETAILS

Pay range: $22 to $50 per hour, based on level, experience, and certifications.

Reports to: Service Manager and Dispatcher

Supervises: Entry and Mid‑Level technicians have no direct reports. Senior technicians provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior technicians.

Employment type: Full‑time

Work schedule: Normal workday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Must be available to work before and after normal hours as needed or scheduled. Mid‑Level and Senior technicians participate in the on‑call roster.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES (ALL LEVELS)

• Perform preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair on commercial HVAC systems.
• Follow all city, state, federal, and EPA codes, and keep required maintenance records.
• Recommend parts and give clear updates to customers on every job.
• Follow and reinforce safety policies so work is done safely and efficiently.
• Document each service call and complete field paperwork daily on the company iPad.

SERVICE TECHNICIAN LEVELS

• Entry Level (1 to 2 years of experience) – Preventive maintenance and light troubleshooting and repair; service split and ductless systems, furnaces, compressors, thermostats, and rooftop units; EPA Universal Certification required; willing to attend HVAC classes to advance.
• Mid‑Level (5 to 10 years; all Entry Level skills plus) – Full service and repair on larger equipment, including systems up to 50 tons, boilers, air‑cooled chillers, DOAS and MUA units, and rooftop units; support new construction and perform equipment start‑up and warranty work; HVAC certification and/or an HVAC associate degree in addition to EPA Universal Certification.
• Senior Level (10 to 20 years; all Mid‑Level skills plus) – Analyze, plan, and lead preventive maintenance on systems up to 100 tons, and plan equipment shutdowns; provide site surveys and labor estimates to support customer quotes, and mentor junior technicians; OSHA 10 certification required (OSHA 30 within 6 months); lift certifications a plus.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or GED.
• EPA Universal Certification.
• Valid driver’s license and a clean driving record.
• Able to read electrical schematics and mechanical blueprints and interpret technical manuals.
• Able to pass a background check and pre‑employment drug screen, including checks required to work on military and government properties.
• Experience by level: 1 to 2 years (Entry), 5 to 10 years (Mid‑Level), 10 to 20 years (Senior).
• HVAC certification and/or associate degree required for Mid‑Level and above; NATE certification preferred.

CORE VALUES

• Teamwork: Completing our projects and building trust with each other, our partners, and our customers.
• Honesty: Doing the right thing, always.
• Quality: Providing workmanship that exceeds expectations.
• Safety: Training and reinforcement that we value a safe work environment.
• Balance: Maintaining a healthy balance between work and home life.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Must be able to lift and/or carry 15 to 50 pounds; sit, stand, walk, climb stairs, reach, and perform repetitive hand motions; hear and speak; and travel as needed. May experience prolonged and irregular work hours and frequent interruptions. Must be able to climb extension and fixed ladders and work within confined spaces as needed.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work occurs on commercial and industrial sites, including rooftops, mechanical rooms, and confined spaces, and in all weather, including extreme heat and cold. The role involves exposure to moving mechanical parts, high noise, heights, and refrigerants and other chemicals. Mechworks provides the safety equipment and training required for the work.

BENEFITS

• Mechworks invests in our people. Full‑time employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package after meeting length‑of‑service requirements.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP): share in the company’s success as an employee‑owner.
• 401(k) with employer match up to 4%.
• Medical (UMR, a UnitedHealthcare company) with Mechworks covering 70% of the employee premium, plus dental (Guardian) and company‑paid vision.
• Company‑paid life and AD&D, with voluntary life, short‑ and long‑term disability, FSA, EAP, and worksite benefits available.
• Paid Time Off starting at 2 weeks and growing to 4 weeks, plus six paid holidays.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Mechworks Mechanical Contractors, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Note: This description covers the principal duties and responsibilities of the job. It is not a complete listing of all incidental or similar duties that may be required from day to day.