HVAC Test & Balance Technician — Growth & Benefits

Palmetto Air & Water Balance - Texas, LLC; Richardson (TX); On-site; USD 46,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental coverage

Vision coverage

Life insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Job summary

Palmetto Air & Water Balance is seeking a Test and Balance Assistant Technician to support field operations in Richardson, TX. The role focuses on data collection, equipment setup, and accurate documentation of test results to ensure proper balancing of HVAC systems.

You will work with a collaborative team across multiple sites, adhering to safety standards and industry best practices while growing your TAB expertise and contributing to project success.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or higher required.
• Self-motivated, reliable, and punctual.
• Strong mathematical aptitude and proficient computer skills.
• Valid license with a clean driving record.
• Comfortable working independently or in a team.

Responsibilities

• Maintain professional appearance and safety compliance at all times.
• Update project schedules, coordinate technician calendars, and communicate project expectations.
• Maintain clear communication with clients, teammates, and the Operations Manager regarding project status.
• Ensure accurate documentation of project statuses, field data, and scope completion.
• Assist team with loading/unloading vehicles and setting up equipment for tasks.
• Engage with colleagues through on-the-job training and TAB terminology.
• Demonstrate ladder safety and OSHA safety adherence.
• Perform measurements, troubleshoot systems, and document test locations.
• Know how to use flow hoods, wrist reporters, transducers, and other test instruments.
• Read and record CFM, air pressures, velocity, and temperatures.
• Identify common air distribution and mechanical dampers on drawings and adjust balance dampers.
• Apply basic troubleshooting skills.

Skills

Mathematical aptitude

Proficient computer skills

Self-motivated

Reliable

Punctual

Education

High School diploma or higher

Tools

Flow hoods

Wrist reporters

Transducers

Test instruments

Dampers drawings reading

Job description

Palmetto Air & Water Balance is seeking a Test and Balance Assistant Technician to support field operations in Richardson, TX. The role focuses on data collection, equipment setup, and accurate documentation of test results to ensure proper balancing of HVAC systems.

You will work with a collaborative team across multiple sites, adhering to safety standards and industry best practices while growing your TAB expertise and contributing to project success.