HVAC Technician | Akron, OH

Seneca Resources; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Seneca Resources is seeking an Back HVAC Technician in Akron, OH. The role entails maintaining, repairing, installing, inspecting, and adjusting commercial and industrial HVAC systems. The candidate supervises others, estimates jobs, and schedules work.

EPA608 certified, with knowledge of pneumatic and DDC controls, is required; ability to work with minimal supervision is essential. The position is 1st shift, Monday to Friday, with contract to hire employment and a pay rate competitive based on

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or certified technical schooling.
• 10+ years related experience or equivalent combination.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Universal Recovery Certification.
• Refrigerant Transition and Recovery Certification Type I & II.
• Fork truck and aerial lift certification.
• Ability to read system blueprints and perform required math.

Responsibilities

• Study blueprints, specifications, and performance data to determine configuration of components.
• Inspect systems to verify compliance with plans and detect malfunctions.
• Open valves, start equipment, and adjust actuators, valves, and pumps.
• Monitor Energy Management System for alarms and out-of-spec conditions; take corrective actions.
• Record readings (temperature, pressure, etc.) and operate recovery equipment and gauges.
• Install wiring to connect components to electrical power.

Skills

EPA608 Certification

Pneumatic controls

DDC controls

HVAC electrical wiring

Forklift operation

Aerial lift operation

Reading schematics

Education

HS Diploma/Technical school

Tools

Refrigerant recovery equipment

Vacuum pumps

Service gauges

Wiring harnesses

Job description

Back HVAC Technician | Akron, OH
Engineering Akron , Ohio Contract To Hire 1792198398370 Oct 17, 2026

Position Title: HVAC Technician
Location: Akron, OH

Clearance Requirements: None
Shift: 1st Shift - Mon to Fri
Employment: Contract to Hire
Pay Rate: Competitive, based on experience

Job Summary

Maintains, repairs, installs, inspects, and adjusts commercial and industrial HVAC systems. Supervises and directs the activities of other workers associated with HVAC system operation, repair, installation, etc. Also estimates, lays out, and schedules jobs. EPA608 Universally Certified. Knowledge of all HVAC System including controls both pneumatic and DDC. Must demonstrate the ability to work with little to no supervision.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Include the following. Other duties may be assigned Studies system blueprints, specifications, and performance data to determine configuration and purpose of system components such as compressors, motors, pumps, fans, switches, controls, ducts, or pipes. Inspects systems to verify system compliance with plans and specifications and to detect malfunctions in system component parts. Opens valves on equipment such as compressors, pumps, and condensers to prepare system for operation and starts equipment and auxiliary machinery. Starts systems, observes operation, reads gauges and instruments, and adjusts mechanisms such as actuators, valves, controls, and pumps to control system operation. Monitors Energy Management System-For alarms, out of spec situations, investigates and takes appropriate actions. Responds to associate Hot/Cold temperature complaints. Discuss system malfunctions with users to isolate problems. Records temperature, pressure, and other readings on log sheet at specific intervals. Operates refrigerant recovery equipment, vacuum pumps, charging equipment and service gauges. Screws, bolts, rivets, welds, and brazes parts to assemble structural and functional components such as motors, controls, switches, gauges, wiring harnesses, valves, pumps, compressors, cores, and pipes. Install wiring to connect components to electrical power source.

Qualifications

Education (HS Diploma, Under/Graduate Degree, etc.) HS Diploma/ certified technical school

Business Experience Graduate of a certified technical school and 10 or more year’s related experience and training or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Licenses/Certifications Must possess a valid driver’s license. Universal Recovery Certification. Refrigerant Transition and Recovery Certification Type I and Type II Type I Small Appliances Type II High pressure and Very high pressure Appliances

Type III Low pressure appliances Universal -Type I, II, and III Fork truck and aerial lift equipment certification.

Technical Qualifications & 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 bar graphs.
Must be trained and certified to operate a fork truck and aerial lift Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists Ability to interpret common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.

About Seneca Resources

At Seneca Resources, we are more than just a staffing and consulting firm - we are your trusted career partner. With offices across the U.S. and clients ranging from Fortune 500 companies to government organizations, we provide opportunities that help professionals grow their careers while making an impact.
When you work with Seneca, you’re choosing a company that invests in your success, celebrates your achievements, and connects you to meaningful work with leading organizations nationwide. We take the time to understand your goals and match you with roles that align with your skills and career path. Our consultants and contractors enjoy competitive pay, comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k) retirement plans, and the support of a dedicated team who will advocate for you every step of the way.

Seneca Resources is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. #ID