Senior HVAC/R Technician

Jobot; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

401(k)

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Permanent Senior HVAC/R Technician to join our Engineering team in Columbus, Ohio. The role focuses on maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing commercial and industrial HVAC/R systems, with opportunities to work on chillers, boilers, refrigeration, BAS, and controls.

Compensation ranges from $38 to $44 per hour with potential overtime. We offer profit sharing and a 401(k) plan as part of a broader benefits package.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 8 years of experience in HVAC/R maintenance and repair, with a strong emphasis on commercial and industrial refrigeration systems.
• Proven experience with Building Automation Systems, including installation, configuration, and troubleshooting.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor and guide junior staff members, with a commitment to professional development and learning.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine inspections, maintenance, and repairs on HVAC/R systems.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose issues with HVAC/R equipment and systems, and recommend solutions.
• Install and configure Building Automation Systems to optimize energy efficiency and system performance.
• Ensure safety and environmental regulations compliance for HVAC/R systems and equipment.
• Collaborate with engineering to design and implement new HVAC/R systems and modifications.
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior staff members.
• Keep accurate records of maintenance, inspections, and repairs.
• Stay current with HVAC/R technologies and industry trends and apply knowledge to improve systems.

Skills

8+ years HVAC/R experience

Education

HVAC/R Certification

Tools

Building Automation Systems

Job description

Job Details

We are currently seeking a highly skilled and motivated Permanent Senior HVAC/R Technician to join our dynamic Engineering team. This critical role is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems.

Salary: $38 - $44 per hour

Location: Columbus, Ohio

Contract: Permanent

About the company: Come join a leading chemical manufacturing firm in the Columbus, Ohio area. We are a leading chemical manufacturing company with a facility in Columbus, Ohio.

This Jobot Job is hosted by: Richard Idriss

Why join us?

Strong hourly compensation: $38–$44/hour with additional OT potential.

Profit sharing: 401(k) plus company profit-sharing provides additional long-term value.

Technical variety: This is much broader than servicing the same residential equipment every day—chillers, boilers, refrigeration, BAS, controls, hydronics and industrial utilities.

Leadership without leaving the tools: Great opportunity for an experienced technician who wants more responsibility but doesn't want to become a desk-bound manager.

Responsibilities

• Performing routine inspections, maintenance, and repairs on heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems.
• Troubleshooting and diagnosing issues with HVAC/R equipment and systems, and recommending suitable solutions.
• Installing and configuring Building Automation Systems to optimize energy efficiency and system performance.
• Ensuring compliance with safety and environmental regulations for HVAC/R systems and equipment.
• Collaborating with the engineering team to design and implement new HVAC/R systems and modifications.
• Providing technical guidance and mentoring to junior staff members, promoting a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
• Keeping accurate records of all maintenance, inspection, and repair work for future reference.
• Staying current with the latest HVAC/R technologies and industry trends, and applying this knowledge to improve our systems and processes.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 8 years of experience in HVAC/R maintenance and repair, with a strong emphasis on commercial and industrial refrigeration systems.
• Proven experience with Building Automation Systems, including installation, configuration, and troubleshooting.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor and guide junior staff members, with a commitment to professional development and learning.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to diagnose and resolve complex HVAC/R issues.
• Strong knowledge of safety and environmental regulations pertaining to HVAC/R systems and equipment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• A valid HVAC/R certification or equivalent technical qualification.
• Physical fitness and the ability to perform physically demanding tasks, such as lifting heavy equipment.
• Availability to work on-call and respond to emergency situations as needed.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

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