HVAC Technician - Commercial

EMCOR Services New York/New Jersey, Inc.; Plainview (NY); On-site; USD 64,747 - 66,124; Full time

Job summary

EMCOR Services New York/New Jersey, Inc. is hiring a Senior HVAC Technician in Plainview, NY. The role involves performing preventative, corrective, and predictive maintenance on commercial and industrial HVAC systems, troubleshooting malfunctions, and providing recommendations based on thorough analysis.

The ideal candidate should have 5–10 years of HVAC experience, a high school diploma, and licenses including EPA universal refrigeration. A competitive salary of up to $47.85 per hour applies, with a focus on safety and effective communication.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of HVAC experience working on commercial or industrial HVAC equipment and systems.
• Ability to read blueprints, technical schematics, and specification manuals.
• Regularly required to lift or move up to 25 lbs and sometimes up to 100 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative, corrective, and predictive maintenance on HVAC systems.
• Lead a team and maintain accurate service records.
• Troubleshoot, analyze, and repair HVACR malfunctions.

Skills

HVAC experience

Ability to read and comprehend instructions

Knowledge of HVAC and electrical systems

Ability to present information effectively

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Completion of an HVAC apprenticeship program

Tools

EPA universal refrigeration license

OSHA 30-hour training

FDNY Fire Watch and Burning Permits

Job description

We offer high quality mechanical, commercial HVAC, and building automation solutions, spanning everything from operations and maintenance to engineering, construction, and commissioning. As a commercial HVAC contractor with the knowledge and experience to also provide commercial boiler repair and chiller services, clients count on us to handle virtually every mechanical challenge.

Job Summary

EMCOR Services of NY/NJ is hiring a Senior HVAC Technician. The senior HVAC technician performs preventative, corrective, and predictive maintenance, troubleshoots and services commercial and industrial HVAC systems, tests and analyzes data to ensure proper functioning of equipment, and provides recommendations as appropriate. The role involves understanding control operations, sequence of operations, maintaining accurate service records, and effective communication. The technician leads a team, builds strong customer relationships, and follows all electrical safety standards, including training apprentices and co‑workers.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Install replacement equipment and parts per manufacturer specifications to honor warranties.
• Conduct preventive maintenance in accordance with established standards.
• Troubleshoot, analyze, and repair HVACR malfunctions following EPA standards.
• Follow the maintenance schedule to complete accurate and timely equipment maintenance and operating logs.
• Complete documentation, including timesheets, expense reports, service reports, and purchase card logs.
• Perform general tasks such as safety training, group meetings, and maintenance of tools and vehicle (when applicable).

Education

• High school diploma, G.E.D., or equivalent; completion of an HVAC apprenticeship program.

Qualifications and Skills

• 5–10 years of HVAC experience working on commercial or industrial HVAC equipment and systems.
• Ability to read and comprehend instructions, including safety policies and procedures, and to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to present information effectively in individual and small group situations.
• Knowledge of HVAC and electrical systems; basic mathematical ability in all units of measure.
• Read blueprints, technical schematics, and specification manuals.

Licenses and Certifications

• EPA universal refrigeration license.
• OSHA 30‑hour training.
• FDNY Fire Watch and Burning Permits.
• Clean driver’s license.

Physical Demands

Regularly required to stand, walk, hand‑use, talk, and hear. Occasionally required to sit, reach, climb, balance, and stoop. Regularly lifts or moves up to 25 lbs and sometimes up to 100 lbs. Requires vision for close, distance, color, peripheral, depth, and focus.

Work Environment

Exposed to moving mechanical parts, electrical shock risk, wet or humid conditions, high and precarious places, fumes, chemicals, weather extremes, vibration, and loud noise. Requires safety equipment such as steel‑toe shoes, hearing, eye, and hand protection.

Equal Opportunity Employer

EMCOR Services New York/New Jersey is an equal‑opportunity employer and will provide reasonable accommodation to individuals who are unable to be vaccinated consistent with federal, state, and local law.

Compensation

The salary for this position is up to $47.85 per hour, determined by the 638b Collective Bargaining Agreements.