HVAC Service Technician

HVAC SERVICE TECHNICIAN Houston, TX If you're a seasoned commercial tech who'd rather start up and troubleshoot real equipment than chase a service-call quota, this one's worth a look. Our client is a growing commercial HVAC contractor working on high-rise buildings, tenant remodels, and warehouses across Texas. They pay $35–$45/hr, provide a truck and gas card, and have no on-call rotation.

THE BASICS Location: Houston, TX Pay: $35–$45/hour, depending on experience (exceptional candidates considered up to $50/hour) Service Area: Based in Houston. Occasional travel to Austin, Dallas, and San Antonio job sites as needed, with hotel and per diem covered. No relocation required. Schedule: Monday–Friday, typically 7:00 AM–3:30 PM.

Some jobs start earlier (4:00–6:00 AM) depending on site restrictions. On-Call: None. This is not a service role with on-call responsibilities. Reports To: Field Supervisor WHAT YOU'LL DO Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair commercial HVAC systems on your own, without needing a lead tech on site Handle startup and commissioning on new installs and renovations Work hands-on with VRF systems, fan coil units, VAV boxes, Liebert units, and CRAC units Work primarily on high-rise tenant remodels, plus warehouses, standalone buildings, and the occasional new build Travel to commercial job sites across Houston, and occasionally to Austin, Dallas, and San Antonio, with lodging and per diem paid Pitch in on preventive maintenance during slower stretches WHY TECHS LIKE WORKING HERE Company vehicle or truck allowance.

If your HOA doesn't allow a work truck in the driveway, you can take the allowance instead. Gas card Company-provided tablet Medical insurance, with the company paying a portion of the employee premium Dental and ancillary benefits 401(k) with up to 4% company match 6 paid holidays Paid time off, starting at one week after your first year, negotiable for experienced hires Christmas/performance bonuses when the company does well (not guaranteed) Project-based work instead of service calls, so there's no daily call count and no on-call rotation Steady, non-union work: the job keeps going when union strikes shut sites down Optional weekend work when it's available, with no pressure if you'd rather keep your weekends A team with long tenure, including techs who've been there 15+ years WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR Required: Approximately 5+ years of commercial HVAC experience (strong candidates with 4 years may be considered) Troubleshooting and startup experience on commercial systems Experience with VRF systems, fan coil units, VAV boxes, Liebert units, and CRAC units EPA 608 Universal certification Valid driver's license Nice to Have (not required): Manufacturer certifications on VRF/ductless systems Chiller experience or exposure A positive attitude and willingness to learn