Mechanical/HVAC Commissioning Technician
Job Type: Full-Time | Field-Based
Location: High Point, NC
Pay Range: $30.00-$45.00 hr (DOE)
Travel: Extensive – Extended Project Assignments Required
Project Focus: Commercial | Mission Critical | Mechanical/HVAC Commissioning
Position Summary
We are seeking an experienced Mechanical/HVAC Commissioning Technician to verify system readiness, support equipment startup, perform testing and troubleshooting, and ensure mechanical and HVAC systems are fully operational before commissioning and turnover.
This is a hands-on field role requiring strong knowledge of commercial HVAC, refrigeration, electrical, controls, and building automation systems. You will work closely with project teams, subcontractors, equipment manufacturers, controls and electrical contractors, TAB teams, the General Contractor, Commissioning Authority, and owner representatives.
The goal is simple: identify and resolve issues before they impact startup, commissioning, schedule, or final acceptance.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform system-readiness and pre-startup inspections
- Verify mechanical, electrical, controls, and TAB prerequisites before startup
- Identify deficiencies and track corrective actions through completion
- Support startup and commissioning of commercial HVAC/mechanical equipment
- Verify refrigeration piping installation, evacuation, charging, and startup
- Test equipment operation, capacity, sequences, alarms, safeties, and interlocks
- Support pre-functional, functional performance, and integrated systems testing
- Troubleshoot mechanical, HVAC, refrigeration, electrical, and controls issues
- Inspect and troubleshoot sensors, actuators, controls wiring, and related devices
- Verify BAS points and sequences of operation
- Inspect mechanical equipment electrical installations for project and NEC compliance
- Review mechanical, electrical, controls drawings, P&IDs, equipment submittals, and IOM manuals
- Coordinate startup and commissioning activities with contractors, vendors, manufacturers, and project teams
- Participate in commissioning, readiness, GC, and owner walks
- Communicate deficiencies, schedule risks, and system status to project stakeholders
- Complete pre-functional checklists, testing records, deficiency reports, and commissioning documentation in CxAlloy and project-specific platforms
- Upload photographs, test data, and deficiency-resolution documentation
Qualifications
- High school diploma, GED, or trade school graduate
- EPA Universal Refrigerant Certification required
- 5+ years of hands-on HVAC, mechanical, commissioning, or related experience
- Commercial HVAC experience strongly preferred
- Strong mechanical, refrigeration, electrical, and controls troubleshooting skills
- Ability to read mechanical, electrical, and controls drawings
- Knowledge of equipment startup and commissioning processes
- Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook proficiency
- Strong documentation and communication skills
- Leadership, coaching, coordination, and problem-solving abilities
- NFPA 70E Certification for work around energized electrical equipment
- Valid driver's license with satisfactory driving record
- Ability to safely operate aerial lifts
Travel & Schedule Requirements
Regular travel is required and may involve extended project assignments lasting several months, including overnight stays outside the employee's home state.
Candidates must be flexible for varying schedules, weekends, overtime, and emergency service requirements based on project needs.
Ideal Candidate
You are a hands-on HVAC or mechanical professional who understands how systems should be installed, started, controlled, and tested. You can identify gaps between mechanical, electrical, controls, TAB, and vendor scopes—and work with the appropriate teams to get those issues resolved before commissioning.
What We Offer
- Competitive compensation
- Company vehicle
- Company phone
- Laptop/tablet
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid Time Off & Holidays
- Career advancement opportunities
- Technical training and manufacturer certifications
- Stable, long-term employment with a respected mechanical contractor
Verify the installation. Start the equipment. Troubleshoot the system. Get it ready for commissioning.
Apply today to build your career in mechanical and HVAC commissioning.
KODIAK Construction Talent Solutions is a leading staffing partner specializing in the placement of construction professionals within the commercial and industrial sectors. With extensive industry expertise and a strong network of top-tier contractors, we are dedicated to connecting skilled candidates with rewarding opportunities that align with their careers and personal growth.
Pay: $30.00 - $45.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
