VRF Technician – Commercial HVAC

Texasairsystems; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas AirSystems is looking for a Commercial VRF Technician to join our team in Austin, Texas. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience in servicing VRF systems, demonstrating a strong customer service orientation and the ability to work independently.

This full-time position involves performing service and maintenance, producing documentation, and ensuring customer satisfaction. We value curiosity and offer opportunities for growth in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in servicing and repairing VRF systems.
• Passion for sharing knowledge with peers.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and refrigerant circuits.

Responsibilities

• Perform start up, service, repair and maintenance of VRF systems.
• Document inspections and suggest additional services.
• Work in a safe manner and manage multiple tasks.

Skills

Customer service orientation

Diagnostic expertise

Technical knowledge of HVAC systems

Ability to work independently

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

EPA certification

Tools

Factory service software

Multimeters

Job description

Texas AirSystems has been shaping the HVAC landscape in Texas for over four decades. With 500+ team members and seven offices statewide, we partner with over 60 leading manufacturers to deliver custom, high-performance solutions that stand the test of time.

Here, your work matters. You’ll be part of a team that values collaboration, rewards curiosity, and gives you the tools to keep growing. Whether you’re just getting started or looking for your next big challenge, this is a place where you can thrive and make a real impact.

VRF Technician – Commercial HVAC

Reports to: Area Service Manager

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

The Opportunity

We are seeking Commercial VRF Service Technicians. This is a full-time opportunity for a self-starter with the ability to work both independently and within a team environment. An ideal candidate will be customer service oriented and comfortable in a fast-paced environment. Position requires professionalism in appearance, verbal and written communication with project managers, service coordinators, customers, and teammates.

Responsibilities

• Apply passion, experience, and technical knowledge to perform start up, service, repair and maintain VRF systems
• Represents the company in a positive manner to other trades, contractors, and owners
• Advises owner/representative of preventive maintenance inspections performed and corrective actions to be taken
• Suggest additional services that are beneficial to the customer
• Works in a team-based environment to share information and workload to ensure customer satisfaction
• Produce clear, timely and concise documentation submitted to all required parties
• Must work in a safe manner every day, all day
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Flexibility to work overtime/ weekends, as required

The Required Profile

• High School Diploma or equivalent. Vocational education is a plus.
• Must have valid driver’s license with good driving record.
• Ability to work in diverse conditions.
• Must have EPA certification.
• Must embrace a “best in class” work ethic, shown through diagnostic expertise and superior pride of workmanship.
• Poses a passion for sharing knowledge through supporting and teaching peers in your area of expertise.
• System level understanding of various HVAC configurations, as well as, building automation systems.
• Operational understanding and diagnostic proficiency of the refrigeration cycle (with and without controls).
• Good foundation of new construction and tenant finish out HVAC related work. An electronics background is a plus.
• Minimum of 5 years installing, commissioning, servicing, and repairing VRF systems.
• Very strong at reading plans, submittals, electrical schematics, and refrigerant circuits.
• Comfortable doing service work using a laptop with factory service software programs and multimeter with the ability to diagnose failures down to the PCB component level.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and balance requirements of multiple and varied duties and tasks.

Other Skills & Abilities

Language Skills Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

Mathematical Skills Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret graphs. Reasoning Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. Mental stamina for problem solving and prioritizing multiple tasks.

Environmental Requirements

Will be required to work in a field environment, multiple customer sites on a daily basis.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to operate computer keyboard reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and sit. The employee is continually required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Reasonable accommodations will be made for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.

Salary ranges listed are dependent upon a candidate’s qualifications, experience, internal equity, and the budgeted amount for the specific role and location.