HVAC Service Technician

Capstone Mechanical, LP.; Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Capstone Mechanical, LP. is looking for an HVAC Service Technician to install and maintain heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems. Candidates should have at least 5 years of experience in HVAC repairs, maintenance, and installation techniques, along with a high school diploma or equivalent. The technician will handle routine repairs, monitor systems for efficiency, and provide expert recommendations to customers.

This role involves physical tasks, including operation of various tools and handling weights of up to 50 pounds. Capstone Mechanical is an equal opportunity employer committed to reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.

Qualifications

• 5 years of documentable HVAC operation, maintenance, and repair experience.
• Knowledge of electrical codes and wiring principles.
• Ability to interpret blueprints and schematics.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine repairs on HVAC systems.
• Inspect and test systems for compliance.
• Discuss concerns with customers and record faults.
• Install and maintain heating and cooling equipment.
• Coordinate with repair teams for efficient workflow.

Skills

HVAC repairs

Maintenance techniques

Electrical circuits knowledge

Communication skills

Problem diagnosis

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Diagnostic tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Recovery equipment

Job description

The HVAC Service Technician installs and maintains heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and boiler systems. This position performs tests and analysis of data to ensure the proper functioning of equipment and provide recommendations to customers. The Technician will monitor, evaluate, and troubleshoot operating equipment and controls to ensure continued safe operation and life cycle performance.

Responsibilities:

• 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.
• Discuss heating-cooling system malfunctions with customers to isolate problems or verify resolution.
• Record and report faults, deficiencies, and other unusual occurrences, as well as the time and materials expended on work orders.
• Test pipe, tubing joints, or connections for leaks.
• Adjust system controls to setting recommended by manufacturer to balance system.
• Recommend, develop, or perform maintenance procedures such as cleaning, power‑washing, 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.
• Coordinate with repair and maintenance teams to assist in other work.
• Install, connect, and adjust thermostats, humidistats, and timers.
• Generate work orders that address deficiencies in need of correction.
• Connect pipes or tubing to equipment and to fuel, water, or refrigerant source, to form complete circuit.
• Assemble, position and mount heating or cooling equipment, 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.
• Cut or drill holes in floors, walls, or roof to install equipment using power saws or drills.
• Measure, cut, thread, or bend pipe/tubing using pipe fitter's tools.
• Fabricate, assemble, or install duct work or chassis parts, using portable metal‑working tools or welding equipment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Education/Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent and 5 years of documentable HVAC level operation, maintenance and repair experience in the HVAC and refrigeration trade.

Competencies:

• Knowledge of HVAC repairs, maintenance, and installation techniques, electrical circuits, wiring and operating principles of motors, and local electrical codes.
• Communicate with internal team and customers, follow written and verbal instructions, interpret blueprints, diagrams, schematics, and written reference material, perform math, and diagnose and resolve problems.
• Physically able to operate a variety of machinery and equipment including electronic and diagnostic tools, recovery equipment, hand and power tools, and various other HVAC equipment.

Physical Demands

• Stooping, kneeling, crouching, climbing, crawling, reaching, walking, lifting, grasping, feeling, repetitive motions, and moving or carrying objects or materials.
• Ability to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently.

Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions unless doing so presents an undue hardship on the Company’s business operations.

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.