Commercial HVAC Service Technician
Kelso Industries
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Description
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.
Summary
We are is seeking an experienced Senior Commercial HVAC Service Technician to join our team. This role is responsible for servicing, troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining commercial HVAC equipment, including Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) systems. The ideal candidate is a self-motivated professional who can work independently while delivering exceptional customer service and maintaining a strong commitment to safety.
Benefits
- Competitive pay based on experience
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
- Company-Provided Vehicle (for qualified technicians)
- Ongoing Training and Career Development Opportunities
- Career Advancement Opportunities
- Stable, Year-Round Employment
- Overtime Opportunities
- Supportive Team-Oriented Work Environment
Schedule
- Monday through Friday
- 8-hour shifts
- Overtime available
- Rotating 7-day on-call schedule
Key Responsibilities
- Install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair commercial HVAC and refrigeration systems
- Service boilers, chillers, fans, pumps, valves, thermostats, motors, and related equipment
- Install, commission, and troubleshoot VRF systems
- Perform preventative maintenance and system inspections
- Diagnose and repair mechanical and electrical issues
- Work with copper tubing and piping, including cutting, threading, testing, and insulating
- Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and work orders
- Complete service documentation and billing paperwork accurately
- Respond to emergency service calls while on-call
- Follow all safety standards, building codes, and company procedures
- Provide exceptional customer service to clients
- Perform additional duties as assigned
Qualifications
- 5+ years of commercial HVAC, refrigeration, or plumbing experience
- HVAC license required
- Brazing license required
- Universal EPA Refrigerant Certification required
- Journeyman HVAC license preferred
- Hydronic or plumbing licenses are a plus
- Valid driver's license with a clean driving record
- Ability to participate in a rotating on-call schedule
- Ability to work safely on active construction sites
Preferred Skills
- Experience with Direct Digital Controls (DDC)
- Basic understanding of network systems, including TCP/IP and RS-485
- Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic abilities
- Excellent communication and customer service skills
Work Environment
- Work performed in both office and field settings
- Exposure to varying weather conditions, heights, mechanical equipment, and loud environments
- Flexibility to work extended hours as needed
- Regular travel to customer job sites
Physical Requirements
- Stand and walk for extended periods
- Lift and carry 50+ pounds
- Frequently bend, kneel, crouch, and reach
- Ability to access all areas of commercial and industrial job sites
Join Our Team
If you're an experienced HVAC professional looking for a stable career with a growing company that values safety, quality workmanship, and employee development, we'd love to hear from you
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, a multi-company HVAC and mechanical services organization, is hiring a Senior Commercial HVAC Service Technician for their Hamilton, Ohio location. This is a field-based role where you'll service, troubleshoot, and repair commercial HVAC systems—including the more specialized Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) equipment—along with boilers, chillers, and related mechanical components. You'll handle everything from preventative maintenance and system diagnostics to emergency calls, working with blueprints, copper piping, and both mechanical and electrical troubleshooting.
The position requires at least five years of commercial HVAC or refrigeration experience, an HVAC license, brazing certification, and EPA refrigerant certification. A journeyman HVAC license is preferred, and experience with Direct Digital Controls or basic network systems is a plus. You'll work Monday through Friday on 8-hour shifts with a rotating on-call schedule, travel regularly to job sites, and be comfortable working at heights, in varying weather, and around active construction environments. The role demands physical capability—lifting over 50 pounds, bending, kneeling, and accessing confined spaces regularly.
Kelso offers competitive pay scaled to experience, medical and dental coverage, a 401(k) match, paid time off, a company vehicle for qualified technicians, and ongoing training. This is stable, year-round work with overtime opportunities and a clear path for career advancement within a larger organization that emphasizes safety and quality workmanship.
How this employer is doing
solid
- Expanding
- Recently Raised Funding
Typical pay for this role
$60,000
Typical range: $60,000 to $80,000
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