HVAC Test & Balance Technician
$25–$40/hr Paid Training Company Vehicle No Experience Required
Company: Airadigm Solutions
Location: New England (field-based — MA, NH, ME, CT, RI, VT)
Job Type: Full-Time, In-Field
Pay: $25.00 – $40.00 per hour, based on experience and education
Reports To: Regional Project Manager
The Best Trade Job You've Never Heard Of
Every hospital, school, lab, and office tower in New England has one thing in common: somebody has to make the air work. Too much airflow in one room, not enough in another, a system burning energy it doesn't need to — that's where we come in.
Test, Adjust & Balance (TAB) technicians are the precision specialists of commercial HVAC. Armed with specialized instruments, you'll measure, diagnose, and fine-tune the systems that keep buildings comfortable, efficient, and safe. It's part detective work, part instrument work — and every building is a new puzzle.
Here's the part most people miss: there aren't nearly enough of us. Demand for TAB techs across New England far outstrips supply, which means real job security, real raises, and a clear climb toward NEBB certification — the gold-standard credential held by the best-paid technicians in this field.
No experience required. If you're mechanically inclined, good with numbers, and hungry to build a career instead of collecting a paycheck, we'll train you — paid, on the job and online, from day one. Wrenching on cars, military service, construction, or garage tinkering all count as a head start.
Why Techs Choose Airadigm
- Company vehicle — every technician gets one. Stop putting miles on your own truck.
- $25–$40/hr starting pay based on experience and education — with a clear path up as your skills and certifications grow
- Paid, structured training and full support through the NEBB Certified Technician program — no trade school debt
- All testing equipment, tools, and uniforms provided
- Full benefits: 401(k) with company matching, health insurance + HSA, dental, vision, life insurance, paid time off, parental leave, retirement plan
- Referral program — know someone great? Get rewarded for bringing them aboard
- Variety every week — hospitals, labs, schools, high-rises; you'll never balance the same building twice
What You'll Actually Do (Key Responsibilities)
This is the full job — no surprises on day one:
- Test mechanical systems utilizing specialized testing equipment
- Show up sharp and on time
- Communicate effectively with other trades on site: controls, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, and more
- Maintain professional job-site etiquette and follow OSHA safety guidelines
- Review job specifications, scope of work, submittals, blueprints, and safety requirements
- Meet project-specific deadlines
- Travel out of town occasionally when projects require it
- Take proper care of company-provided tools, vehicles, and test instruments
- Own your training — complete all requirements on the path to becoming a NEBB Certified Technician
- Report test data with complete accuracy — your numbers are the product
What It Takes (Qualifications)
- 18 years or older with a high school diploma or GED
- Excellent driving record — you'll be trusted with a company vehicle
- Able to pass a background check and drug screen
- A strong desire to learn a new career and grow in the HVAC industry
- Ability to travel; sometimes evenings and out-of-town work are mandatory
- Good mechanical and mathematical aptitude
- Self-motivated with a desire to grow — strong work ethic, high self-accountability, and integrity
- Excellent time management, critical thinking, and organization skills
- Works well under pressure in a fast-paced environment
- Command of the English language, both written and verbal
- OSHA 10 – Construction Safety & Health online certificate before starting employment (don't have it? You can complete it online before onboarding — we'll point you to it)
The Physical Side (Physical Requirements)
This is a real field job — active, hands-on, and on the move. You should be able to:
- Lift approximately 20 lbs regularly, with a maximum unassisted lift of 50 lbs
- Work from heights on step ladders, extension ladders, and ship ladders of various heights up to 40 feet
- Walk comfortably on or near active construction sites — the typical technician logs about 6,000 steps a day (your smartwatch will love this job)
- Use both hands and feet fully, with full vision and hearing
- Wear PPE throughout the workday: hard hat, safety vest, eye protection, steel-toed work boots, and company uniform
- Safely drive a commercial vehicle
Ready to Build Something?
Apply right here on Indeed — a resume is all we need. No cover letter required. We review applications daily and move fast with qualified candidates. Six months from now, you could be the person who makes a hospital's air work.
Airadigm Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $25.00 - $40.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Do you desire a career that requires working with your hands and paying attention to details?
- We require an OSHA - Construction Safety & Health online certificate (10 or 30). If you don't already have the certificate, are you willing to obtain it prior to onboarding?
- Do you live within approximately 1 hour of downtown Portland ME?
- Were you referred by a current employee? If so, by whom?
Work Location: On the road
