Service Technician - Cedar Rapids

Comfort Systems USA; Ames (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

ACI Mechanical is seeking a Service Technician to join our team in Cedar Rapids, IA, with reporting to the Service Manager in Ames, IA. The role covers quality service work, maintenance, and repairs across commercial HVAC systems and related equipment.

Responsibilities include troubleshooting, installation of wiring, and coordinating with CSUSA accounts. The candidate should have a HS or trade school background, HVAC training, a Universal Refrigerant Card, and a valid driving record;

Qualifications

• HS or Trade School is required or GED.
• 2-year HVAC associate degree preferred but not required.
• Holds a Universal Refrigerant Card.
• Holds appropriate state trade licenses and keeps up with continuing education.
• Clean driving record.
• Pre-employment drug screening required.

Responsibilities

• Service, maintain, and repair HVAC systems in commercial/industrial settings.
• Work with direct expansion AC equipment and gas/ electric heating systems.
• Inspect and service air handling and duct systems.
• Install wiring to connect components and read gauges/instruments.
• Troubleshoot and replace worn parts; adjust controls, valves, safeties, and pumps.
• Maintain vehicles/tools and follow safety policies.
• Occasional on-call evenings/weekends/holidays.

Skills

HVAC service

Troubleshooting

Reading gauges/ instruments

Electrical wiring

Education

HVAC degree preferred

High School/Trade School

Tools

Universal Refrigerant Card

Job description

About Us

ACI Mechanical is a full‑service, merit‑shop, design‑build commercial and industrial mechanical contractor. Our company was founded in 1945 with a solid commitment to customer service that still exists today. The ACI Team comprises engineers, project managers, skilled welders, pipe fitters, sheet metal mechanics, service technicians, and support staff who are all dedicated to serving our clients.

Job Summary

ACI Mechanical is seeking a Service Technician to join our team. This role includes but is not limited to the performance of quality service work as it relates to service in general, special projects, and all additional duties as requested by the job supervisor. The position is located in Cedar Rapids, IA and reports to the Service Manager in Ames, IA.

Duties

• Have the technical expertise to service, perform maintenance and repair most:
• Direct expansion AC equipment
• Most gas fired and electric heating systems
• Low voltage temperature control systems generally associated with HVAC equipment
• Air handling equipment and duct systems associated with commercial HVAC equipment
• Perform basic maintenance and repair to HVAC Systems including changing air filters, cleaning condenser/evaporator coils, fans and ductwork
• Inspect and adjust fan shafts and belts. Install wiring to connect components
• Start systems, observe operations, read gauges and instruments, and adjust mechanisms such as valves, controls, safeties and pumps to control level of fluid, pressure and temperature in system
• Troubleshoot, replace or adjust defective worn parts to repair systems
• Interact via cell phone with CSUSA National Accounts Group and third‑party service providers/control companies to check in and out of client’s store sites and acquire NTE adjustments from CSUSA Account Managers, when necessary
• Contact Service Office to acquire purchase orders for any materials required to complete a service call
• Inform dispatch of job statuses, checking in and out at the beginning and end of day, and getting the next day’s service call information
• Accurately record your time per service call
• Be available for on‑call time as needed on evenings, weekends and holidays
• Maintain company vehicles and tools
• Responsible for always following all safety policies
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• High School or Trade School Graduate or GED
• 2‑year associate degree in HVAC is preferred, but not required
• Holds a Universal Refrigerant Card
• Holds appropriate state trade licenses and remains current with continuing education required for performing service work in multiple states
• Driving record meets company requirements
• Successful passing of pre‑employment drug screening required

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements

May be exposed to fumes, airborne particles, moving mechanical parts, vibrations, loud noises, and more within OSHA standards when visiting the jobsite. Employees may be exposed to outdoor conditions that include inclement weather such as heat, humidity, cold, wind and dust. May be expected to carry up to 50 pounds regularly and 75 pounds occasionally, stand for long periods of time, walk for moderate‑to‑long distances on varying surface conditions, climb, crawl, crouch, reach, grip, push, and pull without issue.

ACI Mechanical is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. ACI Mechanical is a drug‑free workplace, and employment is contingent on the successful passing of a drug test.