Hvac Service Technician

JM Taylor inc.; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

J.M. Taylor Inc. seeks an HVAC Service Technician to diagnose, repair, and maintain commercial HVAC systems across the Washington DC–Baltimore area. You will perform preventive maintenance, calibrations, and troubleshooting on rooftops, chillers, boilers, and controls.

You will document work, respond to service calls including emergencies, and coordinate with dispatch and project managers while ensuring safety standards and clear client communication.

Qualifications

• Strong technical skills in diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining commercial HVAC systems including mechanical, electrical, and refrigeration components.
• Ability to read schematics and work with building automation and control systems to optimize equipment performance.
• Commitment to safety, OSHA guidelines, PPE usage, and safe handling of tools and materials.
• Excellent communication and customer service to explain issues clearly and collaborate with team and clients.
• Strong organizational and documentation skills to maintain service records and manage multiple calls.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, repair, and maintain commercial HVAC equipment (rooftop units, chillers, boilers, heat pumps, controls).
• Perform preventive maintenance and calibrate/test system performance.
• Document work in service reports and respond to service calls, including emergency repairs.
• Coordinate with dispatch and project managers; communicate findings and recommended solutions to clients.
• Assist with system startups, retrofits, and building automation integration while following safety standards.

Skills

Diagnostics

Reading schematics

Building automation

Safety & OSHA

Communication

Documentation

Driver’s license

Education

EPA 608 certification

Formal HVAC training or apprenticeship

Job description

Company Description

J.M. Taylor Inc. is a trusted commercial mechanical contractor specializing in HVAC installation, service, maintenance, and energy-efficient building solutions. Since 1991, the company has served businesses, healthcare facilities, educational institutions, government agencies, and industrial clients across Maryland and the surrounding region. The team focuses on quality workmanship, safety, and responsive customer service, handling everything from preventive maintenance and emergency repairs to complex design-build and retrofit projects. J.M. Taylor is committed to integrity, long-term client relationships, and delivering mechanical systems that maximize comfort, performance, and efficiency. Services include commercial HVAC installation, mechanical construction, building automation and controls, and tailored energy-efficient solutions.

Role Description

The HVAC Service Technician is a full-time, on-site role based in the Washington DC–Baltimore Area. This team member will perform diagnostics, repair, and maintenance on commercial HVAC equipment, including rooftop units, chillers, boilers, heat pumps, and control systems. Day-to-day responsibilities include troubleshooting mechanical and electrical issues, completing preventive maintenance tasks, calibrating and testing system performance, and documenting work performed in service reports. The role involves responding to service calls, supporting emergency repair needs, coordinating with dispatch and project managers, and communicating clearly with clients about findings and recommended solutions. The technician will also assist with system startups, retrofits, and building automation integration while following all safety standards and company procedures.

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess strong technical skills in diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining commercial HVAC systems, including experience with mechanical, electrical, and refrigeration components.
• Candidates should possess skills in using diagnostic tools, reading schematics, and working with building automation and control systems to optimize equipment performance.
• Candidates should possess skills in safety awareness and compliance, including adherence to OSHA guidelines, proper use of PPE, and safe handling of tools and materials.
• Candidates should possess communication and customer service skills to explain technical issues in clear terms, build client trust, and collaborate effectively with team members and supervisors.
• Candidates should possess organizational and documentation skills to maintain accurate service records, follow work orders, manage time efficiently, and prioritize multiple service calls.
• Relevant qualifications include prior experience as an HVAC Technician in commercial or industrial settings, EPA 608 certification, and a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• Additional beneficial qualifications include formal HVAC training or apprenticeship, familiarity with energy-efficient systems, and willingness to participate in ongoing technical learning and certification.