Senior HVAC Service Technician — Lead Retrofit & Mentoring

Daikin Applied; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 44,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401K with employer match

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Daikin Applied in Houston, TX is seeking an HVAC Service Technician III to diagnose, repair, and perform preventative maintenance for commercial and industrial HVAC equipment. The role covers rooftop units, chillers, boilers, and water source heat pumps with potential travel.

Responsibilities include leading rebuilds, mentoring Levels I/II, documenting work, and communicating with customers about status and technical details. Training and safety are emphasized.

Qualifications

• 5+ years related experience with increasing responsibility; or 7+ related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• High School Diploma or GED
• Technical school with HVAC certificate or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Valid Driver's License and acceptable driving record
• Rotational Emergency Call Support as required
• EPA approved Universal Technician Certification required, as necessary
• Work visa sponsorship is not available for this position

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance of commercial HVAC equipment including logging machines, cleaning coils, brushing tubes, replacing filters, replacing belts and proper lubrication
• Repair and replacement of defective equipment, components, or wiring related to fan coils, chillers, water source heat pumps, applied air handling units, rooftop units, cooling towers, and condenser tubes
• Maintain and inspect equipment to identify potential problems to prevent premature and unexpected breakdowns or callbacks
• Analyze chiller trend data to ensure optimal performance
• Perform warranty service application by inspecting and testing systems to verify functionality of HVAC equipment and components
• Lead the rebuild and retrofit of commercial HVAC equipment. Direct technician Levels I and II through hands-on demonstration of the necessary steps and introduce centrifugal rebuilds
• Record and report billing, inventory, timecards, technician tip reports, and other articles as required and in a timely manner
• Interact with customers by offering status reports of service before, during, and after each call Explain technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Participate in available training through regional technician trainers, off-site learning modules, and Daikin Learning. Maintain all required certifications and continue to develop new skill sets
• Ensure standards, policies, procedures, and maintenance of a clean work area are always upheld
• Follow all OSHA and Daikin Applied safety policies and procedures
• Potential travel requirements with some overnight travel

Skills

Troubleshooting

Maintenance

Customer communication

Mentoring

Safety compliance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

HVAC certification or technical school

Job description

Daikin Applied in Houston, TX is seeking an HVAC Service Technician III to diagnose, repair, and perform preventative maintenance for commercial and industrial HVAC equipment. The role covers rooftop units, chillers, boilers, and water source heat pumps with potential travel.

Responsibilities include leading rebuilds, mentoring Levels I/II, documenting work, and communicating with customers about status and technical details. Training and safety are emphasized.