New Construction Technician

Socket.dev; Brick Township (NJ); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Socket.dev is seeking an experienced HVAC New Construction Technician to support light commercial and multifamily projects in Central New Jersey. The role emphasizes hands-on HVAC knowledge, adaptability, and comfort working in diverse environments.

Responsibilities include startup, testing, troubleshooting, VRF/mini-split systems, RTUs, furnaces, coils, condensers, and electrical metering; safety and quality are prioritized every day.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of HVAC experience
• Experience with light commercial and/or multifamily new construction
• Experience as an HVAC start-up mechanic preferred
• EPA Certification required
• OSHA 10 required
• OSHA 30 preferred/required as applicable to the job site
• Ability to properly use refrigeration gauges and electrical meters
• Strong troubleshooting and mechanical skills
• Ability to adapt to different environments and changing daily assignments
• Clean, valid driver's license
• Must be able to pass a drug screening
• Must provide and properly wear required PPE
• Hard hat required
• Steel-toe boots required — no regular shoes
• Ability to braze and perform related HVAC installation/start-up work

Responsibilities

• Start up, test, and troubleshoot HVAC equipment and systems
• Work with VRF systems, mini-split systems, RTUs, furnaces, coils, and condensers
• Work with refrigeration gauges and perform system diagnostics
• Read and interpret electric meters
• Braze refrigerant lines and wiring as required
• Perform equipment checks and ensure systems are operating properly
• Adapt to changing job-site conditions and daily priorities
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment
• Follow all job-site safety requirements and procedures
• System start ups

Skills

HVAC experience

Troubleshooting

Mechanical skills

Adaptability

Education

EPA Certification

OSHA 10

OSHA 30

Tools

Refrigeration Gauges

Electrical Meters

VRF systems

Mini-splits

Job description

HVAC New Construction Technician

Location:Central NJ
Pay:$25–$35 per hour, depending on knowledge and experience
Experience: 3+ years

About the Position

We are seeking an experienced HVAC New Construction Technician to join our team working primarily on light commercial and multifamily new construction projects. The ideal candidate has strong hands-on HVAC knowledge, can adapt to changing day-to-day job requirements, and is comfortable working in a variety of environments.

Responsibilities

• Start up, test, and troubleshoot HVAC equipment and systems
• Work with VRF systems, mini-split systems, RTUs, furnaces, coils, and condensers
• Work with refrigeration gauges and perform system diagnostics
• Read and interpret electric meters
• Braze refrigerant lines and wiring as required
• Perform equipment checks and ensure systems are operating properly
• Adapt to changing job-site conditions and daily priorities
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment
• Follow all job-site safety requirements and procedures
• System start ups

Qualifications & Requirements

• 3+ years of HVAC experience
• Experience with light commercial and/or multifamily new construction
• Experience as an HVAC start-up mechanic preferred
• EPA Certification required
• OSHA 10 required
• OSHA 30 preferred/required as applicable to the job site
• Ability to properly use refrigeration gauges and electrical meters
• Strong troubleshooting and mechanical skills
• Ability to adapt to different environments and changing daily assignments
• Clean, valid driver's license
• Must be able to pass a drug screening
• Must provide and properly wear required PPE
• Hard hat required
• Steel-toe boots required — no regular shoes
• Ability to braze and perform related HVAC installation/start-up work

Compensation

$25–$35 per hour, based on experience, technical knowledge, and skill level.

If you have strong HVAC start-up experience and are looking for steady work on light commercial and multifamily new construction projects, we want to hear from you.