Senior HVAC Technician

ENCON Heating & A/C; Stratford (CT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus

Paid travel

Company van and gas card

Paid training

Medical, dental, vision and 401(k) match

Career advancement

Job summary

A leading HVAC service provider in Stratford, CT, is seeking a Senior HVAC Technician to perform high-level service, maintenance, and installation of complex commercial HVAC systems. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience, EPA certification, and strong leadership skills. This role involves mentoring junior technicians, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and providing exceptional customer service. Benefits include sign-on bonuses, paid travel, medical insurance, and opportunities for career advancement.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of HVAC service and/or installation experience required.
• Strong proficiency with commercial systems including chillers, boilers, VRF/VRV.
• Ability to read and interpret commercial blueprints and control schematics.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, repair, and maintain complex commercial HVAC systems.
• Lead advanced troubleshooting and major component replacements.
• Provide coaching and technical guidance to junior technicians.
• Recommend improvements for energy efficiency and lifecycle upgrades.
• Ensure safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.

Skills

HVAC service experience

Commercial systems proficiency

EPA Universal Certification

Diagnostic skills

Leadership abilities

Education

Technical school or trade certification

HVAC apprenticeship

Job description

Position Summary

The Senior HVAC Technician is responsible for performing expert-level service, maintenance, installation, and diagnostics on complex commercial HVAC systems. This role acts as a technical leader in the field, supports large-scale commercial projects, and mentors less experienced technicians. The Senior Technician ensures all work meets safety, quality, and compliance standards while providing exceptional customer service to commercial clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Diagnose, repair, and maintain complex commercial HVAC systems including RTUs, VAV systems, heat pumps, VRF/VRV systems, boilers, chillers, cooling towers, air handlers, and ventilation systems.
• Lead advanced troubleshooting, root‑cause analysis, and major component replacements.
• Perform commercial system installations, start‑ups, commissioning, and retrofits according to manufacturer specifications and project requirements.
• Conduct detailed preventive maintenance and provide recommendations for system improvements, energy efficiency, and lifecycle upgrades.
• Ensure all work adheres to company standards, project specifications, OSHA safety regulations, and local building codes.
• Provide coaching, technical guidance, and on‑the‑job training to junior and mid‑level technicians.
• Work closely with dispatch, project managers, and estimators to support scheduling, work planning, and customer communication.
• Build strong client relationships and communicate findings, options, and recommendations clearly and professionally.
• Complete accurate documentation of service reports, time entries, parts usage, and job progress.
• Maintain company tools, equipment, and service vehicle in safe operating condition.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of HVAC service and/or installation experience required.
• Strong proficiency with commercial systems including chillers, boilers, VRF/VRV, and complex control systems.
• EPA Universal Certification required.
• Technical school, trade certification, or completed HVAC apprenticeship highly preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret commercial blueprints, plans, and control schematics.
• Exceptional diagnostic skills and proven ability to resolve complex system issues independently.
• Strong leadership, communication, and customer‑service abilities.

Eligibility Requirements

• This position requires a valid driver’s license.
• Employment/education will be verified.
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis.
• Encon is a drug‑free workplace and requires post‑offer pre‑employment drug testing.

Physical Requirements

• Able to work in a variety of extreme weather, hot and cold conditions.
• Able to work safely in confined spaces such as attics, basements, closets, and crawl spaces.
• Able to work safely at elevated heights such as rooftops, ceilings, and ladders.
• Able to bend, crawl, stoop, stretch, and reach.
• Able to walk on uneven surfaces.
• Able to work off a ladder, sometimes at heights.
• Able to safely lift 50 pounds.

Benefits

• Sign‑On Bonus on qualified experience over 10 years, discretionary quarterly bonuses & recruiting incentives.
• Paid travel.
• Company van + gas card for eligible techs.
• Paid training and career advancement.
• Medical, dental, vision + 401(k) match.
• Opportunity within a growing organization to grow your career.

Encon Heating & AC complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex. Encon Heating & AC does not exclude people or treat them differently because of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex.

AA/EOE

CT LIC # HTG-0386317-S1

Putnam NY LIC# 31097

Westchester NY LIC # WC-33774-H21

MEC # 1093