HVAC Service Technician

Riddle Recruitment; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401k

Company vehicle

PTO

Job summary

Employer Confidential is seeking an experienced commercial HVAC technician for LA & Ventura County regions. You will diagnose, repair, and start up RTUs, chillers, boilers, and VRF/VRV systems on large commercial sites.

Requires 5+ years of service experience, EPA 608, and ability to lift 50+ lbs. Top pay of $70+ per hour with benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k, and a company vehicle. Interviews this week.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of commercial HVAC service experience.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
• Read blueprints, wiring diagrams, and technical schematics.
• Able to lift 50+ lbs and work on rooftops and in mechanical rooms.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair commercial HVAC equipment on rooftops and in mechanical rooms.
• Perform system checks, refrigerant charging, leak testing, and component replacement.
• Handle preventative maintenance to keep equipment reliable and efficient.
• Install and start up new HVAC systems and components.
• Read blueprints and electrical diagrams; verify performance against specs.
• Explain issues and repair options to customers; log work and parts.

Job description

Employer Confidential — Company name to be disclosed during the interview process.

10+ years running commercial rooftop units, chillers, or VRF/VRV systems? We want to talk to you.

Our client is a privately owned commercial HVAC company with 40+ years serving Southern California, and they're hiring now in LA & Ventura County. Interviewing this week, ready to start immediately.

Not local to LA/Ventura? We're also building talent pools for upcoming roles in Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, and San Diego Counties.

What You'll Do

Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair commercial HVAC equipment - RTUs, chillers, boilers, pumps, VFDs, heat pumps, VAV, VRF/VRV, exhaust systems, and large tonnage units.

Perform system checks, adjustments, refrigerant charging, leak testing, and component replacement.

Handle scheduled preventative maintenance to keep equipment running reliably and efficiently.

Install and start up new commercial HVAC systems and components.

Read blueprints, wiring diagrams, and technical schematics.

Verify system performance against manufacturer specs.

Customer Service

Explain issues and repair options to customers in plain terms.

Log work performed, parts used, and time spent.

Represent the company professionally on every job site.

Safety & Compliance

Follow OSHA, EPA, and local mechanical code requirements.

Handle refrigerants per EPA Section 608 guidelines.

Keep a clean, safe work environment.

Tools & Documentation

Run diagnostic tools, gauges, meters, and hand/power tools.

Log work orders and parts through a mobile device or software.

Keep your company vehicle and tools in safe working order.

What You Bring

Required

High school diploma or equivalent.

5+ years of commercial HVAC service experience.

10+ years preferred, and pays at the top of our range.

EPA Section 608 Certification (Type II or Universal).

Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.

Able to lift 50+ lbs and work rooftops, mechanical rooms, and outdoor environments.

Preferred

Trade school or HVAC technical training certificates.

State or local HVAC license (if applicable).

Experience with building automation systems (BAS/BMS).

Knowledge of energy-management and control systems.

Pay: $35–$70+hr, based on experience. Top of range for techs with 10+ years experience.

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k, company vehicle, PTO and more.