FlexTrades is hiring a Run Up Technician (Test Technician) to support final testing, troubleshooting, repair, and documentation activities on completed HVAC and data center chiller units. This role is responsible for verifying unit performance, identifying and correcting issues, performing electrical and refrigeration-related testing, and ensuring completed equipment meets quality standards before final release.
Who we are
FlexTrades is a premier traveling workforce solutions provider helping manufacturers nationwide overcome production shortfalls, skills gaps, and tight deadlines. Since 2004, we’ve deployed skilled tradespeople and engineers to top companies in industries like aerospace, automotive, defense, electronics, and more.
At FlexTrades, technicians earn competitive pay, build new skills, and gain hands-on experience while working in world-class facilities across the country. We handle travel and logistics so you can focus on your craft, your growth, and work that truly matters.
Responsibilities
- Perform final testing, troubleshooting, and repair of completed HVAC and chiller units.
- Complete Hi-Pot, Megger, dry testing, energized run testing, and wet/performance testing activities.
- Diagnose and correct electrical, mechanical, and programming-related failures.
- Test components including fans, sensors, compressors, valves, transformers, PLCs, power supplies, HMIs, relays, pumps, and receptacles.
- Energize and de-energize equipment following Lockout/Tagout procedures.
- Add or remove refrigerant using recovery tanks, pumps, scales, and gauges as required.
- Replace defective components and make approved wiring or control adjustments based on test results.
- Connect water lines, fill and drain systems, and verify units are leak-free during testing.
- Complete testing records, defect reports, and quality documentation using paper and electronic systems.
- Maintain a safe, organized, and clean work area throughout testing activities.
Qualifications
- EPA 608 Type II certification required at minimum.
- Experience working with HVAC, refrigeration, or chiller systems.
- Ability to troubleshoot electrical and mechanical equipment.
- Experience using multimeters and amp clamps.
- Ability to read and understand electrical wiring principles.
- Experience performing equipment testing and diagnostics.
- Comfortable working with energized electrical systems.
- Ability to document testing results and corrective actions.
- Experience using refrigeration gauges, temperature probes, or humidity probes preferred.
- Previous Hi-Pot testing experience preferred.
Pay and Benefits:
- Pay: $42/hour
- Guaranteed Overtime Each Week paid at time and a half
- Access to a full suite of benefits
- Paid travel expenses to and from job sites
- Paid lodging (Single-Occupancy Hotel Room)
- Per diem ($45/day)
- Must meet drug test requirements
- Job Types: Contract
- FlexTrades is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.
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Job Type: Contract
Pay: $42.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Application Question(s):
- Do you currently hold an EPA 608 Type II, Type III, or Universal Certification?
- Have you performed troubleshooting and testing on HVAC, refrigeration, or chiller equipment?
- Are you comfortable working on energized electrical equipment and performing electrical diagnostic testing?
- Our roles require travel within the continental U.S. for 3–6 month on‑site contract assignments. Are you willing to travel and stay in the assignment area for the full duration?
Work Location: On the road
