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Piedmont Service Group

Maintains heating and cooling systems for buildings

HVAC Project & Start-Up Technician

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/23/2026
No salary listed
Mid
Raleigh, NC, USA
In Person
Building TradesHVAC & Building Systems

About the job

Requirements
  • Experience with commercial HVAC installation, start-up, or service work.
  • Strong understanding of electrical schematics.
  • Knowledge of refrigeration cycles and HVAC system operation.
  • Basic understanding of direct digital controls (DDC).
  • Experience operating hand and power tools safely.
  • Ability to solder, braze, and weld.
  • Ability to read and interpret plans, diagrams, and specifications.
  • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
  • Ability to work on ladders, scaffolding, elevated platforms, and boom lifts.
  • Ability to climb, bend, kneel, twist, push, pull, and stand for extended periods.
  • Flexibility to work early mornings, evenings, or extended shifts as project schedules require.
Responsibilities
  • Install, maintain, and troubleshoot commercial HVAC systems.
  • Perform equipment start-up, testing, and commissioning.
  • Work with hydronic, steam, chilled water, direct expansion (DX), forced air, heat pump, variable air volume (VAV), constant volume, exhaust, heat recovery, and sheet metal duct systems.
  • Diagnose and resolve HVAC and mechanical system issues.
  • Perform preventive maintenance on HVAC equipment.
  • Verify proper system operation and performance during start-up activities.
  • Calculate and apply cubic feet per minute (CFM), British thermal units (BTU), heat transfer rate (HR), gallons per minute (GPM), pounds per square inch (PSI), and duct sizing requirements.
  • Follow project installation drawings, specifications, and procedures.
  • Maintain accurate project documentation and records.
  • Ensure compliance with all safety regulations and personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements.
  • Maintain tools, equipment, and materials necessary for project success.
  • Work collaboratively with customers, vendors, and fellow team members.

About the company

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Piedmont Service Group

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Piedmont Service Group maintains and upgrades heating, cooling and building systems for commercial property owners and operators across Virginia and the Carolinas. Its controls division connects heating and cooling with lighting, access and energy management so clients monitor building functions together. The company assesses existing equipment, sets maintenance plans and carries out repairs and retrofit projects to reduce operating costs and unplanned downtime. Customers pay for mechanical services and building improvement work, with energy engineers supporting efficiency planning. Piedmont Service Group was founded in 1971 and is headquartered in Raleigh, North Carolina.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Raleigh, NC

Founded

1971

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What believers are saying

  • Technicians learn across equipment brands: Piedmont describes ongoing manufacturer education and certification on Trane, Carrier and York systems.
  • Field technicians have remote backup: Piedmont connects them with experts through its Visual Intelligence system.
  • Raleigh estimators have a licensing runway: North Carolina mechanical licensure or ability to obtain within 18 months is preferred.

What critics are saying

  • Raleigh project development involves substantial travel: its role requires field travel for at least 50% of working time.
  • Emergency technicians cover after-hours requests: Piedmont runs a 24/7 call line with pre-assigned technicians.
  • Technician work receives routine oversight: Piedmont requires a manager to review every service call.

What makes Piedmont Service Group unique

  • Dispatch stays local: Piedmont employees answer service requests and dispatch technicians from offices across Virginia and the Carolinas.
  • Service records are visual: Piedmont shares technician videos, photos and equipment documents through centralized web links.
  • Efficiency work includes performance commitments: Piedmont sells self-performed energy programs with financing, capital planning and guaranteed performance options.

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