HVAC Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing (TAB) Technician

Optimum Air & Water; Rock Hill (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Job summary

Optimum Air & Water, a leading HVAC TAB firm in the Carolinas, is seeking a hands-on HVAC TAB Technician. You will test, adjust, balance, and verify system performance in commercial and industrial facilities, while learning and growing with a dedicated team.

Join a culture that emphasizes employee well-being, meaningful work, and real impact on building performance. Opportunities for advancement and professional development are available throughout your career with us.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or higher is required.
• Ability to work safely and adhere to OSHA guidelines.
• Respond to field calls with accurate documentation and measurements.
• Willingness to lift up to 75 pounds and perform physically demanding tasks.

Responsibilities

• Test, adjust, balance, and verify HVAC system performance in commercial and industrial facilities.
• Document field data, project status, and scope of completion accurately.
• Set up, operate, and troubleshoot test equipment and dampers to achieve balance.
• Coordinate with technicians and communicate project expectations on-site.

Skills

Best Practices

Reporting

Technical Proficiency

Coordination

Engagement

Safety

Field Expertise

Equipment Handling

Data Recording

Mechanical Drawings

Troubleshooting

Driving / Lifting 75 lbs

Education

High School Diploma or higher

Tools

Flow Hoods

Wrist Reporters

Transductors

Job description

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off

Optimum Air & Water is the preferred HVAC air balancing firm of the Carolinas with more than 30 years of industry experience. We are independently owned, AABC certified, and built on a foundation of hard work, technical excellence, and outstanding people.

At Optimum, we believe our success is driven by the strength of our team. We are committed to encouraging both professional and personal development, while creating a workplace where employees have the opportunity to grow, succeed, and thrive.

We have built a culture that values employee well‑being, meaningful work, and daily opportunities to make an impact. Every day brings new challenges, new learning experiences, and the chance to contribute to projects that matter.

As a fast‑growing company, we are looking for career‑minded individuals who want to be a part of a specialized team of technicians and engineers dedicated to excellence in Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing.

As our future colleague, you can expect:

• Hands‑on experience in HVAC Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing
• Opportunities for technical and career development
• A supportive team environment focused on learning and growth
• Meaningful work with real impact on building performance and system operation
• The chance to build a long‑term career with a growing company

A Day in the Life of a Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing Technician

As a HVAC TAB Technician, you will work alongside experienced professionals to test, adjust, balance, and verify HVAC system performance in commercial, industrial facilities. The role provides practical field experience, technical skill development, and exposure to a wide range of mechanical systems.

Join our talent community and discover what makes Optimum Air & Water the preferred TAB firm of the Carolina’s.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or higher
• Reliable and punctual
• Valid license with clean driving record
• Comply with requirements and pre‑hire screening
• Regular lifting or carrying of 20 to 50 pounds
• Frequent use of hands, sitting, talking, hearing, and standing throughout the day.
• Climbing, reaching above shoulder height, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling frequently
• Working 8 hour days and possibly overtime based on job required needs

Valuable Benefits

• Company values growth, fosters learning, and empowers you to thrive.
• On the job apprentice training.
• Collaborative Team: Work with a dedicated team of professionals.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Enjoy a range of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life short- and long-term disability, and paid time off.
• Generous paid time off and 9 days of Holiday Pay
• You are valued at Optimum Air and Water.

Your Skill Set Will Include

• Best Practices: Maintain a professional appearance and always adhere to safety policies
• Reporting: Secure accurate documentation of project status, field data, and scope of completion.
• Technical Proficiency: Assist team members with loading and unloading work vehicles, setting up, assembling, and disassembling equipment required for project tasks
• Coordination: Update project schedules, coordinate technician calendars, and communicate project expectations and commitments.
• Engagement: Show engagement with colleagues through active participation on‑the‑job training, learning TAB terminology, and proactively assisting with tasks
• Safety: Demonstrate ladder safety, proper use of tools, and adherence to OSHA safety requirements.
• Field Expertise: Perform accurate measurements, troubleshoot systems, and ensure proper documentation
• Equipment Handling: Know how to use flow hoods, wrist reporters, transductors, and other test instruments
• Data Recording: Read and record CFM, air pressures, velocity, and temperatures accurately
• Mechanical Drawings: Identify common air distribution and mechanical dampers on drawings, and adjust balance dampers accordingly
• Troubleshooting: Understand basic troubleshooting skills and apply them effectively
• Extended periods of driving or riding in a vehicle
• Occasional lifting of heavy objects (up to 75 pounds)