Lead HVAC Startup Technician

Jobot; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Benefits package

401k

PTO

Job summary

Jobot in Austin, TX is seeking a Lead HVAC Startup Technician to support installation, start-up, troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair of commercial HVAC systems on construction sites.

The role covers DX systems, heat pumps, boilers, hydronic systems, air handlers, and EMS/BMS controls, with strong emphasis on commissioning, testing, and preventive maintenance. Must have 5+ years in startup work and customer-facing experience.

Qualifications

• 5+ years HVAC startup experience in commercial construction
• Experience across a wide range of systems
• Knowledge of commercial HVAC equipment including chillers, boilers, VAVs, EMS/BMS controls
• Experience in a customer-facing role
• HVAC system commissioning

Responsibilities

• Installation, start-up, troubleshooting, maintenance and repair of commercial HVAC systems on construction sites
• Diagnose and service equipment including DX systems, heat pumps, boilers, hydronic systems, air handlers, and temperature controls
• Perform system testing, adjustments, preventive maintenance and air balancing

Skills

HVAC startup

Customer-facing

System commissioning

Troubleshooting

DX systems

Tools

EMS/BMS controls

Job description

Lead HVAC Startup Technician

$100000 - $125000 per year | Austin, TX | On-site | Permanent

A bit about us:

We are a North American HVAC&R and controls distributor, with over a dozen offices, that has a track record of excellence dating back to the 90s.

We collaborate closely with architects, engineers, contractors, and maintenance teams, as well as leading manufacturers, to address key challenges like energy efficiency, environmental sustainability, cost management, and occupant comfort.

Why join us?

• Competitive Pay DOE ($105-$125k)
• Comprehensive Benefits Package
• 401k
• Generous PTO
• More!

Job Details

As a lead-level Start-up Tech on our team, you will support the installation, start-up, troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair of commercial HVAC systems in construction environments for one of our largest clients. This hands‑on role involves diagnosing and servicing a wide range of equipment—including DX systems, heat pumps, boilers, hydronic systems, air handlers, and temperature controls—while performing system testing, adjustments, preventive maintenance, and air balancing.

MUST HAVE:

• 5+ years of HVAC Start-up experience in commercial construction environments
• Experience across a wide range of systems
• Knowledge of Commercial HVAC equipment including, but not limited to, chillers, cooling towers, boilers, VAV’s and their related systems and EMS/BMS controls
• Experience in a customer-facing role
• HVAC system commissioning

NICE TO HAVE:

• BAS/HVAC controls experience
• Experienec with industrial manufacturing and/or data center construction projects
• OSHA 10/30 certifications

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