Hvac Technician
Aerotek, bessemer, al, United States
**Job Title: Commercial HVAC Service Technician**
**Job Description**
The Commercial HVAC Service Technician installs, services, and repairs commercial heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems across a variety of facilities. This role focuses on troubleshooting complex HVAC issues, performing repairs on a wide range of equipment, and ensuring that systems operate safely, efficiently, and reliably for commercial customers.
**Responsibilities**
+ Run commercial HVAC service calls at a variety of customer sites, including offices, schools, churches, warehouses, and manufacturing plants.
+ Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair commercial HVAC units, chillers, and cooling towers to restore proper system operation.
+ Inspect and service motor gears, compressors, condensers, split systems, thermostats, and related mechanical components.
+ Work with refrigerants and coolant, including charging, recovering, and leak checking systems in accordance with EPA guidelines.
+ Install, maintain, and repair commercial HVAC equipment, including rooftop units, walk-in chillers, split units, and commercial heating systems.
+ Perform repairs and maintenance on boilers and air conditioning systems to optimize performance and extend equipment life.
+ Run service and repair calls from start to finish, including assessment, troubleshooting, repair, and documentation of work performed.
+ Respond to service tickets in a timely manner and communicate clearly about findings, recommended repairs, and system status.
+ Ensure all work complies with applicable mechanical codes, safety standards, and environmental regulations.
+ Use appropriate tools, test instruments, and equipment to perform diagnostics, installations, and repairs on HVAC systems.
+ Maintain accurate records of service activities, parts used, and equipment conditions for each job.
+ Identify opportunities for preventive maintenance and system improvements to enhance reliability and efficiency for customers.
**Essential Skills**
+ 5+ years of experience servicing and installing commercial HVAC units.
+ 5+ years of experience working with coolant, chilling towers, refrigerant, and heating units.
+ 5+ years of experience running HVAC service and repair calls or tickets.
+ 5+ years of experience with HVAC equipment and HVAC system repairs and installations.
+ 5+ years of experience working on commercial rooftop units, HVAC units, walk-in chillers, and split units.
+ Strong troubleshooting skills for HVAC systems, including electrical and mechanical diagnostics.
+ Hands-on experience working with compressors, condensers, cooling towers, split units, thermostats, and commercial heating systems.
+ Universal EPA certification (EPA Universal License) to handle refrigerants.
+ Solid understanding of mechanical systems related to HVAC, including motors, gears, and related components.
+ Experience working with boilers and air conditioning equipment in commercial environments.
**Additional Skills & Qualifications**
+ Demonstrated ability to work independently in the field and manage multiple service calls in a day.
+ Strong problem-solving skills with a methodical approach to diagnosing HVAC issues.
+ Ability to read and interpret technical documentation, such as equipment manuals and wiring diagrams.
+ Effective communication skills to explain technical issues and solutions to non-technical stakeholders.
+ Attention to detail and commitment to performing safe, high-quality work.
+ Capability to work in a variety of commercial environments, including office buildings, educational facilities, religious facilities, warehouses, and manufacturing plants.
**Why Work Here?**
Join a team that values technical excellence, professional growth, and reliable service to commercial customers. You will work with a wide range of HVAC technologies, allowing you to deepen your expertise and expand your skills. The organization emphasizes safety, quality workmanship, and long-term customer relationships, creating an environment where your experience and craftsmanship are recognized and appreciated. You can expect a stable workload, exposure to diverse facilities and systems, and the opportunity to build a rewarding, long-term career in commercial HVAC.
**Work Environment**
This role is field-based and involves traveling to various commercial sites, including offices, schools, churches, warehouses, and manufacturing plants. You will work on rooftop units, walk-in chillers, cooling towers, boilers, and other HVAC equipment in both indoor and outdoor settings. The position requires working with mechanical tools, diagnostic instruments, and refrigerant-handling equipment in environments that may involve heights, confined spaces, and varying temperatures. Technicians typically wear appropriate work attire suitable for mechanical and field service work, including safety gear as required by job site conditions and safety standards. Work hours may vary based on service demand and customer needs, and may occasionally include extended hours to complete critical repairs.
**Job Type & Location**
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Bessemer, AL.
**Pay and Benefits**
The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $40.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:
- Medical, dental & vision
- Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
- 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
- Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
- Short and long-term disability
- Health Spending Account (HSA)
- Transportation benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
**Workplace Type**
This is a fully onsite position in Bessemer,AL.
**Application Deadline**
This position is anticipated to close on May 8, 2026.
**About Aerotek:**
We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry - from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies' construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.
Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
**Job Description**
The Commercial HVAC Service Technician installs, services, and repairs commercial heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems across a variety of facilities. This role focuses on troubleshooting complex HVAC issues, performing repairs on a wide range of equipment, and ensuring that systems operate safely, efficiently, and reliably for commercial customers.
**Responsibilities**
+ Run commercial HVAC service calls at a variety of customer sites, including offices, schools, churches, warehouses, and manufacturing plants.
+ Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair commercial HVAC units, chillers, and cooling towers to restore proper system operation.
+ Inspect and service motor gears, compressors, condensers, split systems, thermostats, and related mechanical components.
+ Work with refrigerants and coolant, including charging, recovering, and leak checking systems in accordance with EPA guidelines.
+ Install, maintain, and repair commercial HVAC equipment, including rooftop units, walk-in chillers, split units, and commercial heating systems.
+ Perform repairs and maintenance on boilers and air conditioning systems to optimize performance and extend equipment life.
+ Run service and repair calls from start to finish, including assessment, troubleshooting, repair, and documentation of work performed.
+ Respond to service tickets in a timely manner and communicate clearly about findings, recommended repairs, and system status.
+ Ensure all work complies with applicable mechanical codes, safety standards, and environmental regulations.
+ Use appropriate tools, test instruments, and equipment to perform diagnostics, installations, and repairs on HVAC systems.
+ Maintain accurate records of service activities, parts used, and equipment conditions for each job.
+ Identify opportunities for preventive maintenance and system improvements to enhance reliability and efficiency for customers.
**Essential Skills**
+ 5+ years of experience servicing and installing commercial HVAC units.
+ 5+ years of experience working with coolant, chilling towers, refrigerant, and heating units.
+ 5+ years of experience running HVAC service and repair calls or tickets.
+ 5+ years of experience with HVAC equipment and HVAC system repairs and installations.
+ 5+ years of experience working on commercial rooftop units, HVAC units, walk-in chillers, and split units.
+ Strong troubleshooting skills for HVAC systems, including electrical and mechanical diagnostics.
+ Hands-on experience working with compressors, condensers, cooling towers, split units, thermostats, and commercial heating systems.
+ Universal EPA certification (EPA Universal License) to handle refrigerants.
+ Solid understanding of mechanical systems related to HVAC, including motors, gears, and related components.
+ Experience working with boilers and air conditioning equipment in commercial environments.
**Additional Skills & Qualifications**
+ Demonstrated ability to work independently in the field and manage multiple service calls in a day.
+ Strong problem-solving skills with a methodical approach to diagnosing HVAC issues.
+ Ability to read and interpret technical documentation, such as equipment manuals and wiring diagrams.
+ Effective communication skills to explain technical issues and solutions to non-technical stakeholders.
+ Attention to detail and commitment to performing safe, high-quality work.
+ Capability to work in a variety of commercial environments, including office buildings, educational facilities, religious facilities, warehouses, and manufacturing plants.
**Why Work Here?**
Join a team that values technical excellence, professional growth, and reliable service to commercial customers. You will work with a wide range of HVAC technologies, allowing you to deepen your expertise and expand your skills. The organization emphasizes safety, quality workmanship, and long-term customer relationships, creating an environment where your experience and craftsmanship are recognized and appreciated. You can expect a stable workload, exposure to diverse facilities and systems, and the opportunity to build a rewarding, long-term career in commercial HVAC.
**Work Environment**
This role is field-based and involves traveling to various commercial sites, including offices, schools, churches, warehouses, and manufacturing plants. You will work on rooftop units, walk-in chillers, cooling towers, boilers, and other HVAC equipment in both indoor and outdoor settings. The position requires working with mechanical tools, diagnostic instruments, and refrigerant-handling equipment in environments that may involve heights, confined spaces, and varying temperatures. Technicians typically wear appropriate work attire suitable for mechanical and field service work, including safety gear as required by job site conditions and safety standards. Work hours may vary based on service demand and customer needs, and may occasionally include extended hours to complete critical repairs.
**Job Type & Location**
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Bessemer, AL.
**Pay and Benefits**
The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $40.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:
- Medical, dental & vision
- Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
- 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
- Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
- Short and long-term disability
- Health Spending Account (HSA)
- Transportation benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
**Workplace Type**
This is a fully onsite position in Bessemer,AL.
**Application Deadline**
This position is anticipated to close on May 8, 2026.
**About Aerotek:**
We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry - from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies' construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.
Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.