HVAC Service Technician
No salary listed
Mid, Senior
Zebulon, NC, USA
In PersonTravel to customer sites throughout the service area.
Building TradesHVAC & Building Systems
About the job
Requirements
- A high school diploma or GED is required.
- Three to seven or more years of commercial or industrial HVAC service experience is required.
- Strong refrigeration, airflow, electrical, and mechanical troubleshooting skills are required.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision is required.
- A valid driver's license and acceptable driving record are required.
- EPA Section 608 Universal Certification is required.
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds is required.
- Ability to climb ladders and work on rooftops is required.
- Ability to work indoors and outdoors in variable weather conditions is required.
- Ability to troubleshoot and adjust HVAC control systems is required.
- Ability to read and interpret wiring diagrams, schematics, and equipment sequences of operation is required.
- Ability to calibrate sensors, thermostats, and safety devices is required.
- Ability to diagnose, service, maintain, and repair commercial and industrial HVAC systems while delivering high-quality customer service is required.
- Ability to manage assigned calls efficiently and contribute positively to team performance and company growth is required.
Responsibilities
- Diagnose and repair commercial and industrial HVAC equipment, including rooftop units, split and packaged systems, air-cooled and water-cooled chillers, boilers and hydronic systems, make-up air units, VAV systems, and related terminal devices.
- Perform advanced electrical troubleshooting on motors, contactors, relays, variable frequency drives, and control circuits.
- Identify equipment deficiencies and recommend repair or replacement options to customers.
- Perform scheduled preventative maintenance according to company standards.
- Inspect and service filters, belts, bearings, coils, refrigerant circuits, electrical components, and safeties.
- Identify energy-efficiency improvements and operational upgrades.
- Communicate with customers about findings, recommendations, and repair options.
- Build long-term customer relationships through reliability and technical expertise.
- Complete service tickets, inspection forms, and digital documentation accurately.
- Work with dispatch, service management, and parts departments.
- Follow company and Occupational Safety and Health Administration safety requirements.
- Use proper personal protective equipment and follow lockout/tagout procedures.
- Maintain a clean, organized service vehicle and jobsite.
- Participate in a scheduled on-call rotation for after-hours and emergency service.
- Manage workload efficiently to meet customer and company expectations.
- Travel to customer sites throughout the service area.
Desired Qualifications
- Technical school or apprenticeship experience is preferred.
- Experience with chillers, boilers, or large-tonnage systems is preferred.
- Building automation system or direct digital control experience is preferred.
- Manufacturer training and certifications are preferred, especially boiler and/or chiller training or certifications.
- Experience mentoring junior technicians is preferred.
- Occupational Safety and Health Administration 10-hour or 30-hour certification is preferred.
About the company
SPC Mechanical designs, installs and services heating, cooling and plumbing systems for commercial buildings across North Carolina. Its work spans hospitals, schools, laboratories and pharmaceutical facilities, as well as projects for state and federal agencies. The contractor manages mechanical construction from planning through completion, coordinating schedules, budgets, subcontractors and customer requirements under project contracts. Its service technicians also diagnose and repair commercial and industrial equipment, from rooftop air conditioners to boilers and chillers, and carry out scheduled preventive maintenance. SPC Mechanical was founded in 1965 and is headquartered in Wendell, North Carolina.
Company Size
201-500
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Wendell, NC
Founded
1965
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- SPC's apprenticeship path targets trade advancement: participants work toward journeyman status, licenses and higher wages.
- SPC trains field and shop employees hands-on: its craft instructor combines onboarding, jobsite coaching and skills assessments.
- SPC's Wendell drafting entry route accepts six months to one year of related experience instead of a degree.
What critics are saying
- SPC's Zebulon heating and cooling technicians face after-hours work: the role requires an emergency on-call rotation.
- SPC's Elon craft instructor faces extensive travel: the role requires regular visits across all company regions.
- SPC's Elon driving role lists frequent handling up to 50 pounds and occasional loads up to one hundred pounds.
What makes SPC Mechanical unique
- SPC shares ownership with employees: its employee stock ownership plan holds 100% of the company.
- SPC links shop and site: Elon fabrication drivers transport material and equipment from its prefab facility to projects.
- SPC connects design with fabrication: Wendell drafters produce piping and hanger assembly drawings for its shops.
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