Mechanical Service Technician

Vertex Control Systems, LLC; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Company vehicle or vehicle allowance

Tools, laptop, and certifications paid

Job summary

Vertex Control Systems, LLC is seeking a Commercial Mechanical Service Technician to service HVAC equipment for a portfolio of commercial and light industrial clients across South Louisiana and the Greater New Orleans area. You will perform preventive maintenance, diagnose and repair RTUs, chillers, boilers, AHUs, VAVs, and pumping systems.

You will work with BAS technicians to resolve issues spanning mechanical and controls, often traveling regionally and maintaining a professional customer

Qualifications

• 3+ years commercial HVAC service experience
• EPA 608 Universal certification
• Strong electrical and refrigeration troubleshooting skills
• Valid driver's license with clean MVR

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance on commercial HVAC equipment per PM schedules
• Diagnose and repair RTUs, split DX, chillers, boilers, AHUs, VAVs and pumping systems
• Use BAS trends/graphics to diagnose issues before roof work
• Recover and recharge refrigerant per EPA 608; document leak checks
• Collaborate with controls team on integrated mechanical + controls service calls
• Provide clear on-site communication and write accurate service tickets

Skills

HVAC troubleshooting

Electrical troubleshooting

Customer-facing communication

Education

EPA 608 Universal Certification

NATE Certification

Tools

Niagara BAS

Distech BAS

Job description

# Mechanical Service TechnicianServiceLouisiana — South Louisiana / Greater New OrleansField / TravelFull-time$65K–$95K/yr## ABOUT THE ROLEVertex Control Systems is hiring a Commercial Mechanical Service Technician to service the HVAC equipment behind the buildings we control. You'll cover a portfolio of commercial, medical, and light industrial clients across South Louisiana — preventive maintenance, diagnostics, troubleshooting, and repair on RTUs, split systems, AHUs, chillers, boilers, pumps, and cooling towers. Because we're a controls-first shop, you'll also work side-by-side with our BAS technicians to chase down problems that span the mechanical and controls boundary — the kind of stuff a mech-only or controls-only shop can't solve cleanly.## WHAT YOU'LL DO* Perform preventive maintenance on commercial HVAC equipment per scheduled PMs* Diagnose and repair RTUs, split DX systems, chillers, boilers, AHUs, VAV terminal units, and pumping systems* Use BAS trends and graphics to diagnose problems before climbing on the roof* Recover and recharge refrigerant per EPA 608 requirements; document leak checks* Work with our controls team on integrated mechanical + controls service calls* Communicate clearly with customers on site, write clean service tickets, and recommend follow-up work* Maintain company van, tools, and inventory## WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR* 3+ years commercial HVAC service experience (not residential-only)* EPA 608 Universal certification* Strong electrical and refrigeration troubleshooting skills* Comfortable working on rooftops, in mechanical rooms, and on ladders* Valid driver's license, clean MVR* Customer-facing professionalism and clear written reporting## NICE TO HAVE* +Chiller experience (centrifugal, screw, scroll) — Trane, York, Carrier, Daikin* +Boiler experience (condensing, fire-tube)* +Familiarity with BAS graphics — Niagara, Distech, or similar* +Welding/brazing, NATE certification## WHAT WE OFFER* Competitive base salary with performance bonuses* Health, dental, and vision insurance* 401(k) with company match* Paid time off and paid holidays* Company vehicle or vehicle allowance for field roles* Tools, laptop, and certifications paid by the company* Continuing education: Niagara N4, BACnet, and OEM trainingApply## Apply for Mechanical Service TechnicianSend us your resume and a few words about why this role fits. We read every application and respond within a week.