HVAC Commissioning Service Technician
Kelso Industries
$42 / hour
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Together We Build – Partnership, Innovation, Excellence, and Safety
At Kelso Industries, 5,000+ employees across 40+ companies work together to deliver exceptional HVAC, mechanical, plumbing, refrigeration, and electrical solutions nationwide. Join us to grow your career, make an impact, and be part of a team where innovation, excellence, and safety come first.
Recruiter Notice: We respectfully ask external recruiters and staffing agencies not to submit candidates. We only accept direct applications.
- Lead start-up and commissioning of new commercial HVAC systems, including RTUs, split systems, VRF, chillers, boilers, AHUs, and exhaust and make-up air units
- Verify installations meet manufacturer specifications, engineered drawings, and project requirements before start-up
- Perform pre-functional checks and functional performance testing, and document results on start-up and commissioning forms
- Set and verify refrigerant charge, airflow, gas pressures, combustion, and electrical readings
- Coordinate with install crews, controls/BAS technicians, TAB contractors, GCs, and commissioning agents to schedule and complete start-up activities
- Identify and correct installation deficiencies, and communicate punch list items clearly to project managers and foremen
- Troubleshoot and resolve mechanical, electrical, and controls issues found during start-up
- Walk customers and facility staff through system operation at turnover
- Maintain accurate start-up reports, test data, and closeout documentation
- Support the service department with diagnostic, repair, and preventative maintenance work between project start-ups
- Follow all company and jobsite safety policies and model a safety-first approach in the field
- 5+ years of commercial HVAC experience
- Hands-on experience starting up and commissioning new commercial HVAC equipment
- Strong troubleshooting skills across refrigeration, electrical, gas heat, and controls
- Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, schedules, wiring diagrams, and sequences of operation
- EPA 608 Universal Certification
- Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record
- Strong communication skills and comfort working directly with GCs, owners, and inspectors
- Own hand tools and working knowledge of test instruments (manifolds/digital gauges, combustion analyzers, meters, airflow instruments)
- State or local HVAC/mechanical license
- Chiller, boiler, or VRF manufacturer start-up certifications
- Experience with BAS/DDC controls and front-end platforms
- OSHA 10 or OSHA 30
- Experience with commissioning software or electronic start-up documentation
- Competitive hourly pay up to $42/hour based on experience
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off and paid holidays
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Company vehicle, fuel card, and phone
- Ongoing training and manufacturer certification opportunities
- Career growth into lead and supervisory roles
Why Join Kelso Industries?
Join us and be part of a team dedicated to creating efficient, sustainable, and high-performance environments that make a lasting impact across the industrial, commercial, and institutional sectors.
Here you will experience:
Growth Opportunities: Develop new skills, take on exciting challenges, and advance your career in meaningful ways.
Company Culture: You’ll thrive in an environment that supports your growth, values your contributions, and makes work fulfilling and enjoyable.
Impact: Your work directly contributes to meaningful outcomes, allowing you to see the difference you make and feel a sense of purpose every day.
Competitive Compensation & Benefits: You’ll be rewarded fairly for your contributions while enjoying perks that enhance your financial security, health, and overall well-being.
Kelso Industries celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate in any aspect of employment based on race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, age, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local employment discrimination laws where Kelso does business
Benefits
- health insurance
- vision insurance
- 401(k)
- paid time off
About this role
Kelso Industries is hiring an HVAC Commissioning Service Technician in Boston to lead the start-up and handoff of new commercial HVAC systems. You'll verify installations against specs and drawings, run functional performance tests, set refrigerant charges and airflow, and troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and controls issues before equipment goes live. This means coordinating with install crews, controls technicians, contractors, and general contractors to move projects from completion to operation, then walking customers through system performance at turnover.
The role demands five or more years of hands-on commercial HVAC experience with proven success commissioning new equipment across RTUs, chillers, boilers, VRF systems, and air handlers. You'll need EPA 608 certification, strong troubleshooting skills, the ability to read mechanical and control drawings, and your own hand tools plus working knowledge of test instruments. A state or local HVAC license, manufacturer certifications in chillers or VRF, and familiarity with building automation systems are valued but not required.
Kelso offers competitive pay up to $42 per hour, medical and dental coverage, a 401(k) match, paid time off, a company vehicle with fuel card, and ongoing training toward manufacturer certifications. The position is full-time and based in Boston, working in-office with opportunities to grow into lead and supervisory roles.
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