HVAC Test Technician III — 4-Day Week & $5K Sign-On

Daikin Applied Americas Inc; Iowa (LA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4 day work week

10% shift differential (2nd shift)

2pm start time

Tools provided

Climate-controlled facility

$5,000 sign-on bonus

Job summary

Daikin Applied Americas Inc in Plymouth, MN seeks an HVAC Test Technician III for our expanding lab. This role offers a 2pm start, 4-day work week, and a $5,000 sign-on bonus. You will set up and run tests, verify instruments, and maintain safety and quality standards in a climate-controlled facility.

Responsibilities include operating complex lab equipment, reporting nonconformities, and mentoring junior technicians as needed. Experience in HVAC&R and lab testing is preferred.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in HVAC&R or related experience.
• Experience related to mechanical test lab or field service (preferred).
• Fork truck training/license, Man lift training/license, Universal card, or R410a card (preferred).
• Mentorship experience (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory testing activities in accordance with standard procedures, test requirements, and the ISO 17025 standard.
• Perform scheduled instrument verification checks and periodic facility maintenance.
• Set up and operate complex laboratory equipment and instruments.
• Identify and report nonconformities and abnormal testing conditions.
• Ensure standards, policies, procedures, and maintenance of a clean work area are upheld at all times.
• Maintain a working knowledge of EH&S safety policies and regulations to ensure duties of self and others are performed in a safe manner.
• Maintain effective communication with laboratory and project teams.
• Obtain fork truck training/license, scissor lift training/license, or refrigerant handling certifications.
• Perform test unit setup according to lab procedures and test request requirements.
• Create records of testing activities and document them according to laboratory procedures.
• Improve laboratory activities on a continuous basis.
• Implement corrective and preventative actions.
• Analyze, troubleshoot, and repair test units and facilities.
• Provide direction, assistance and training to other technicians (senior roles only).

Skills

Laboratory testing

Mechanical aptitude

EH&S safety

Communication

Mentorship

Education

Associate’s degree in HVAC&R

Tools

Fork truck

Man lift

R410a certification

Universal card

Job description

Daikin Applied Americas Inc in Plymouth, MN seeks an HVAC Test Technician III for our expanding lab. This role offers a 2pm start, 4-day work week, and a $5,000 sign-on bonus. You will set up and run tests, verify instruments, and maintain safety and quality standards in a climate-controlled facility.

Responsibilities include operating complex lab equipment, reporting nonconformities, and mentoring junior technicians as needed. Experience in HVAC&R and lab testing is preferred.