CalTek Staffing is widely known as Austin’s best HVAC staffing and recruitment agency. We are a national engineering and technical staffing agency specializing in recruiting HVAC Service Technicians for high‑growth commercial, industrial, and mission‑critical environments. Our client is a leading mechanical services provider supporting Austin’s rapidly expanding tech campuses, mixed‑use developments, medical facilities, manufacturing sites, and large commercial buildings.
Their service teams perform diagnostics, repairs, preventive maintenance, and system optimization on a wide range of HVAC equipment including rooftop units (RTUs), air handlers, VAV systems, VRF/VRV systems, heat pumps, boilers, chillers, and building automation controls. With Austin’s booming tech and commercial market, this role supports facilities where uptime, comfort, and energy efficiency are top priorities.
Typical Duties and Responsibilities
- Perform service, troubleshooting, and repair of commercial HVAC systems including RTUs, AHUs, VAVs, VRF/VRV systems, heat pumps, and split systems.
- Conduct preventive maintenance including coil cleaning, filter changes, belt replacements, lubrication, and equipment inspections.
- Diagnose mechanical and electrical issues including compressors, motors, relays, contactors, sensors, and VFDs.
- Perform refrigerant recovery, leak detection, vacuuming, and system charging in compliance with EPA regulations.
- Work with Building Automation Systems (BAS) including Tridium Niagara, Johnson Controls Metasys, Siemens Desigo, and Honeywell EBI.
- Interpret mechanical drawings, wiring diagrams, piping schematics, and sequence of operations.
- Document service activities, maintenance logs, refrigerant usage, and equipment performance data.
- Provide recommendations for repairs, replacements, and system improvements.
- Support system startups, commissioning, and functional testing for new and retrofit installations.
- Communicate effectively with facility managers, building engineers, and service coordinators.
- Respond to emergency service calls and support mission‑critical HVAC operations.
- Ensure compliance with ASHRAE standards, IMC, IECC, and Texas mechanical codes.
- Maintain clean, safe work areas and follow all OSHA and company safety protocols.
- Participate in ongoing training, OEM certification programs, and technical development.
Education
- Technical diploma or associate degree in HVAC/R, Mechanical Technology, or related field preferred.
- Equivalent hands‑on experience in commercial HVAC service may be considered.
Required Skills and Experience
- 5+ years of experience servicing commercial HVAC systems.
- Strong understanding of HVAC systems, refrigeration cycles, and mechanical components.
- Experience with RTUs, AHUs, VAV systems, VRF/VRV systems, heat pumps, and hydronic systems.
- Ability to troubleshoot compressors, motors, VFDs, sensors, and control circuits.
- Familiarity with BAS platforms such as Tridium Niagara, Metasys, Siemens Desigo, or Honeywell EBI.
- Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, wiring diagrams, and piping schematics.
- Strong knowledge of EPA 608 regulations, ASHRAE standards, and Texas mechanical codes.
- Experience with digital gauges, multimeters, vacuum pumps, recovery machines, and diagnostic tools.
- Strong communication, customer service, and documentation skills.
- Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
Preferred Qualifications
- EPA 608 Universal Certification preferred.
- OEM training or certifications from Trane, Carrier, Lennox, Daikin, or Mitsubishi.
- Experience with energy‑efficient HVAC technologies or system optimization.
- Background in tech campuses, medical facilities, or mission‑critical environments.
- Knowledge of hydronic systems, boilers, pumps, and cooling towers.
- Certifications such as NATE, HVAC Excellence, or mechanical trade licenses.
