HVAC Startup Technician — Commissioning & Field Lead

McKenney's, Inc.; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

McKenney’s is seeking a Technician to manage startup activities and system performance evaluations on building projects. You will participate in point‑to‑point checks, functional testing, and resolution of operational deficiencies as part of the final Commissioning team.

The role requires strong HVAC knowledge, experience with boilers/chillers, and ability to mentor apprentices, coordinate with vendors, and maintain schedules across multiple projects.

Qualifications

• Experience in the construction industry, preferably with a mechanical contractor, TAB contractor or DDC controls contractor.
• At least 2 years’ experience managing mechanical related work.
• Experience servicing boilers and chillers.
• Pneumatic and DDC controls.
• Experience commissioning new construction and existing building projects.

Responsibilities

• Complete project reviews with the commissioning officer before starting a project.
• Manage and perform all startup activities on a variety of project types and sizes.
• Document all pre-functional activities in our paperless Commissioning documentation systems.
• Maintain a current action item list in our paperless Commissioning documentation systems.
• Communicate job status with the project management team on a daily basis and report any issues that may impede job progress or schedule.
• Mentor Commissioning Group apprentices in the performance of assigned duties.
• Troubleshoot system problems, provide solutions and manage problem resolution through the Commissioning project management team.

Skills

HVAC knowledge

DDC controls

Leadership

Communication

Troubleshooting

Education

MCAA 40 hour foreman training

OSHA 30

Tools

DDC controls

HVAC equipment knowledge

Job description

McKenney’s is seeking a Technician to manage startup activities and system performance evaluations on building projects. You will participate in point‑to‑point checks, functional testing, and resolution of operational deficiencies as part of the final Commissioning team.

The role requires strong HVAC knowledge, experience with boilers/chillers, and ability to mentor apprentices, coordinate with vendors, and maintain schedules across multiple projects.