HVAC Technician - Plant Operations

Star Service, Inc.; Birmingham, Northern (AL, KY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO & Company Holiday Pay

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Star Service, Inc. in Mobile, AL is seeking an experienced Commercial HVAC Technician to join our Plant Operations team in Quinton, AL. The role focuses on maintenance, repair, and installation of industrial HVAC systems at a fixed plant facility.

Responsibilities include preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, installation support, and compliance with safety protocols. The ideal candidate has extensive experience with major HVAC brands, strong mechanical/electrical knowledge, and a meticulous,

Qualifications

• 9+ years in industrial maintenance or plant operations.
• Strong understanding of mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation principles.
• Ability to read and interpret technical diagrams, schematics, and manuals.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to follow procedures meticulously.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance, service, and repairs on HVAC plant equipment to ensure optimal performance and minimize downtime.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation issues with plant machinery, piping systems, and control equipment.
• Assist with the installation, relocation, and commissioning of new equipment.
• Interpret technical manuals, blueprints, and schematic diagrams to guide maintenance, service, and repair activities.
• Conduct routine inspections and testing of plant systems to identify potential issues and recommend solutions.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, equipment repairs, and inventory of spare parts.
• Comply with safety regulations and procedures, including lock-out/tag-out and PPE.

Skills

Maintenance

Troubleshooting

Reading schematics

Mechanical skills

Electrical basics

Tools

Trane/McQuay

Carrier

Mitsubishi

Daikin

York

Birdwell

Safe Air Technology

Specific Systems

Job description

Posted Wednesday, July 15, 2026 at 4:00 AM

Star Service, Inc. of Mobile, the leading HVAC Service provider throughout the entire Gulf Coast, is seeking an experienced Commercial HVAC Technician to join our Plant Operations team in Quinton, AL!

This position is responsible for the maintenance, repair, and installation of various industrial equipment and systems located in one of our fixed plant facilities.

Main Responsibilities:

• Perform preventive maintenance, service, and repairs on all HVAC plant equipment to ensure optimal performance and minimize downtime.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation issues with plant machinery, piping systems, and control equipment.
• Assist with the installation, relocation, and commissioning of new equipment.
• Interpret technical manuals, blueprints, and schematic diagrams to guide maintenance, service, and repair activities.
• Conduct routine inspections and testing of plant systems to identify potential issues and recommend solutions.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, equipment repairs, and inventory of spare parts.
• Comply with all safety regulations and procedures, including lock-out/tag-out protocols and proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE).

Preferred Experience & Qualifications:

• Ability to work on Trane/McQuay, Carrier, Mitsubishi, Daikin, York, Birdwell, Safe Air Technology, and Specific Systems equipment.
• Minimum of 9 years of experience in an industrial maintenance or plant operations role.
• Strong understanding of mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation principles.
• Ability to read and interpret technical diagrams, schematics, and manuals.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to follow procedures meticulously.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Ability to work on pressurized units.
• Possess a “whatever it takes” attitude.

Why You'll Love Working Here:

• PTO & Company Holiday Pay
• Medical Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• 401(k) with company match

About Us:

Star Service, A Fidelity Company, is the leading HVAC service provider throughout the entire Gulf Coast, from Texas to Florida. We are committed to providing excellent Service, Maintenance, and Design-Build Replacements of air conditioning systems in commercial and industrial facilities.

Star Service’s current client base includes heavy industrial gas & oil services, power plants, manufacturing, multi-site commercial, critical facilities, and school systems. Furthermore, we deliver extra value to our clients through very proactive HVAC maintenance plans and guaranteed annual service pricing for all unitary or applied systems.