Senior Commercial HVAC Service Technician

KODIAK Construction Recruiting & Staffing; Gaithersburg (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

KODIAK Construction Recruiting & Staffing seeks an experienced Senior Commercial HVAC Service Technician to support customers in the DC/MD market. This role covers a diverse range of commercial facilities across Montgomery County, Frederick and Baltimore counties, including schools, healthcare facilities, labs, data centers and government buildings.

You’ll diagnose and repair complex HVAC systems, mentor junior technicians, and contribute to long-term career growth within a team that prioritizes

Qualifications

• 8+ years of commercial HVAC service experience.
• Maryland Master HVAC or Journeyman license with eligibility for master exam (exam paid).
• Experience troubleshooting advanced commercial HVAC systems including boilers, pumps, cooling towers, VFDs, and building automation interfaces.
• Experience commissioning equipment, startups, and supporting replacement projects in the field.
• Ability to mentor and develop less experienced technicians.
• EPA Universal Certification.
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
• Willingness to participate in an on-call rotation (every 6-8 weeks).
• Professional communication in the field and in written service documentation.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair commercial HVAC equipment (RTUs, split systems 50 ton+, VRF, heat pumps, hydronic and low-pressure steam boiler systems).
• Lead troubleshooting on service calls and mentor junior technicians.
• Manage preventative maintenance across an assigned portfolio of accounts.
• Create clear, professional service reports and communicate findings to customers.
• Identify repair, retrofit, and replacement opportunities delivering value to customers.

Skills

HVAC troubleshooting

Mentoring

Customer service

Report writing

Field service

Education

Maryland Master HVAC

Journeyman license with master-exam eligibility

Tools

RTUs & split systems knowledge

Boilers & chillers

VFDs

Building automation interfaces

Job description

We’re seeking experienced Senior Commercial HVAC Service Technicians to support customers throughout the DC/MD market.

If you're the type of technician who enjoys solving problems, takes ownership of your accounts, and would rather diagnose the issue than swap parts and move on, you'll fit right in. Our team serves a diverse portfolio of commercial facilities across Montgomery County, Frederick and the Baltimore counties, including schools, healthcare facilities, laboratories, data centers, government buildings, and Class A office properties.

You'll work on a wide range of commercial HVAC equipment, build lasting customer relationships, and join a team that invests in training, safety, and long-term career growth.

What You’ll Do

• Diagnose and repair commercial HVAC equipment, including RTUs and split systems (50 ton and above), VRF, heat pumps, hydronic and low-pressure steam boilers, pumps and pump packages, cooling towers and chillers, VFDs, and associated controls.
• Lead troubleshooting efforts on challenging service calls and serve as a technical resource for fellow technicians.
• Manage preventative maintenance and service activities across an assigned portfolio of customer accounts.
• Mentor and support junior technicians in the field, helping develop their technical and troubleshooting skills.
• Create clear, professional service reports and communicate findings and recommendations to customers.
• Identify repair, retrofit, and replacement opportunities and provide solution recommendations that deliver value to customers.

What We’re Looking For

• 8+ years of commercial HVAC service experience
• Maryland Master HVAC - or has held a Journeyman license for at least 3 years and is eligible to sit for the master exam. We will pay for the exam.
• Proven experience troubleshooting advanced commercial HVAC systems, including boilers, pumps, cooling towers, VFDs, and building automation interfaces.
• Experience commissioning equipment, performing startups, and supporting replacement projects in the field.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor and develop less experienced technicians.
• EPA Universal Certification.
• Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.
• Willingness to participate in an on-call rotation (only once every 6-8 weeks!)
• Professional communication skills, both in the field and in written service documentation.

Bonus Points For

• Experience with building automation systems such as Niagara, Metasys, Tracer, or Desigo.
• Critical-environment experience supporting healthcare facilities, data centers, laboratories, or other mission-critical operations.
• OEM training from Trane, Carrier, York/JCI, Daikin, or similar manufacturers.
• Experience scoping and estimating repair, retrofit, and replacement projects.
• NATE, A2L, or other industry certifications.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish.
• Interest in future leadership opportunities such as Service Supervisor, Service Manager, or Operations Manager.