HVAC Service Technician – Mechanical & Controls Focus

WMS; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company provided service van and tools

2 weeks paid vacation

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

SEP IRA retirement

Job summary

WMS, based in Denver, seeks an HVAC Service Technician with a focus on mechanical and controls. The role involves startup, commissioning, and ongoing service for complex HVAC systems with software-driven controls.

You will travel for out-of-town assignments as needed and work onsite with a strong team to deliver high-quality results. The candidate must have EPA certification, relevant HVAC training, and a solid background in electrical and mechanical inspections, with proficiency in Microsoft

Qualifications

• EPA certification required or in progress.
• HVAC technology education or equivalent training.
• Strong PC skills including Word/Excel/PowerPoint/Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Perform startup, warranty, and service tasks on commercial HVAC equipment.
• Inspect electrical/mechanical systems and perform warranty repairs to ensure peak performance.
• Program unit controllers and VFDs to match design intent and sequence.
• Document work and inspections with clear communication to team.
• Coordinate with BAS contractors and share sequences and points.

Skills

HVAC startup & service

Controls programming

Electrical inspection

BAS controls knowledge

Technical communication

Education

EPA certification

HVAC training/technical education

High School Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Title: HVAC Service Technician – Mechanical & Controls Focus

Reports to: Service Manager

About Us

Our mission is to deliver exceptional HVAC ownership experiences by building a diverse, highly skilled technical team. We specialize in startup, commissioning, comprehensive support, and training on all the brands we represent.

If you take pride in your work, communicate clearly, and follow through, you’ll thrive here and we want you on our team!

Position Overview

Qualified candidates enjoy and are willing to travel for out-of-town assignments as needed.

Perform electrical and mechanical inspection, start-up and controls programming on state of the art, specialized, complex HVAC equipment.

This position requires candidates who embody curiosity, dedication to hard work, a desire to become a trusted expert and a commitment to achieving the best outcomes for customers, colleagues, and oneself in every situation.

Required skills include effective communication internally, with customers, and with industry contacts. Additionally required are high levels of organization, attention to detail, reliability, punctuality and teachability.

We’re looking for someone with a solid, hands‑on foundation in commercial HVAC, mechanical, controls, and site‑built systems. Who is proficient in troubleshooting and repairing HVAC systems, including high/low voltage circuits, control sequences, airflow, refrigeration circuits, and various hydronic systems. Computer skills are essential.

Travel and Schedule

Based in Denver, with regular local fieldwork.

After onboarding and training: regular travel; trips range from short site visits to multi-week assignments; travel is predicted (not guaranteed) to average up to ~2 weeks/month and varies both by season and by project load.

Important note: travel timelines and destinations can shift with very short notice as needs can arise unpredictably.

Essential Job Functions for candidate to have (or be working towards)

• Comfortable with regular long drives and air travel, sometimes with short notice.
• Perform HVAC duties for Startup, Warranty, and Service Support
• Perform electrical and mechanical inspection as well as warranty repair on HVAC equipment to ensure peak performance.
• Program unit controllers and VFD’s to match the design intent and sequence of
• Proficient with computer interface for controls setup and possesses a good working understanding of BAS controls.
• Interpret engineering drawings in reference to layout, location and operation of the system(s).
• Coordinate with BAS contractors, share sequences, confirm points/handoffs, align operation (no deep BAS programming expertise required).
• Effectively document all work performed and inspections, create and track action items, and communicate findings and next steps to relevant team members
• Work effectively in a team-based environment to share information and workload while ensuring customer satisfaction.
• Submit required paperwork in a timely manner.
• Work in a safe manner on a daily basis and ensures that all safety measures are taken at all times.
• Represent company in a positive manner to other trades, contractors and owners.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Flexibility to work overtime/weekends, as required.
• Keep your technical skills top of industry sharp for complex HVAC system applications.
• Keep your truck organized and clean inside and out.
• Perform site surveys to propose work and quality assurance checks.
• Prepare service work estimates and methods of procedures.
• Coordinate labor, material, equipment, subcontractors, etc. to execute work.
• Other duties as they evolve with the business and development of your role.

Requirements

• Must have High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Must have EPA certification and 5 years of HVAC and/or controls related industry experience.
• Must have (or be working towards) HVAC technical education completion or equivalent.
• Must have mechanical skills required to work on a variety of complex HVAC systems including fans, compressors, motor bearings, refrigeration circuits, burner set up, heat wheels, etc.
• Must have current OSHA 10 or 30 Training.
• Comfortable working around 5-ton to 200-ton package rooftop units under the direct supervision of a Lead Tech.
• Moderate PC skills in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Clean Driving Record with current valid license.

Other Skills/Abilities

Language Skills

• Ability to read and comprehend multi-step instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to write clear correspondence.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

Mathematical Skills

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret graphs.

Reasoning Ability

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to solve problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Mental stamina for problem solving while simultaneously prioritizing multiple tasks.

Environmental Requirements

• Will be required to work in a field environment, multiple customer sites on a daily basis.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to operate computer keyboard and reach with hands. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and sit. The employee is continually required to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. The employee must be able to climb ladders, while carrying a 40-50 lb backpack of tools. The employee will be required to be in the elements for long durations of time year-round, including working on a building roof during the summer heat and winter cold and snow. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Compensation

If you are constantly recognized for hard work and going above and beyond, we want you on our team and will compensate you over industry averages.

Pay range is $25.00 – $40.00 per hour plus bonuses for hard workers. Eligible out-of-town assignments receive additional compensation.

Benefits

• Company provided service van and tools for Technicians
• 2 weeks paid vacation
• medical insurance
• dental insurance
• vision insurance
• long and short term disability insurance
• annual company contribution to your individual SEP IRA retirement account (depending on company profitability)