This role is a great fit for someone who enjoys hands-on, technical work and wants to build deep expertise across commercial and industrial HVAC control systems. You'll travel to job sites to start up, test, and troubleshoot equipment, with full training provided on all products and systems.
Salary:
Based on
Experience Location:
Pittsburgh, PA (primarily local, within 90 minutes of the office, with occasional out-of-state trips)
Schedule:
Monday through Friday, 7:30am to 4:00pm, overtime possible depending on project needs
CLIENT OVERVIEW
Our client is a Pittsburgh-based commercial and industrial HVAC manufacturer's representative, serving the consulting engineer and contractor community with a strong reputation for technical service and long-term customer relationships. Full product and systems training is provided at their Pittsburgh facility and at manufacturer locations. Clients include large mechanical contractors on university, hospital, data center, and commercial construction projects (no residential work). The focus is troubleshooting and commissioning, not preventative maintenance.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Confirm equipment readiness and perform documented start-up of HVAC systems, including electrical, airflow, gas, and refrigerant checks Start up and troubleshoot control products including Johnson Direct Digital Controls (DDC) systems, Yaskawa Variable Frequency Drives (VFD), gas detection systems, and lab/healthcare critical controls Start up mechanical systems including gas-fired make-up air units, commercial gas/electric rooftop units, industrial heating and cooling units, and advanced fan systems with controls Perform calibration, testing, and compliance verification across product lines Provide technical support and warranty repairs (Yaskawa) as needed Complete preventative maintenance and field measurement/verification of installed systems Support control panel fabrication, parts selection, and the internal sales team with technical input Deliver on annual service contracts and maintain strong customer service throughout Perform regular rooftop work in all weather conditions, following required safety training When not in the field, work from the office and support the warehouse and panel shop with light duty tasks Serve as a client-facing representative in the field, working directly with contractors and other personalities on job sites Collaborate closely with the internal sales team to support client needs
REQUIREMENTS
Required:
Technical school graduate (HVAC or Electrical) or 1+ year of hands-on HVAC field experience Strong troubleshooting skills and attention to detail, including daily documentation Good communication and computer skills Willingness and ability to travel as required, including occasional out-of-state trips (early on, this may include manufacturer factory training, such as Greenheck in Wisconsin or Bard in Ohio; day-to-day out-of-state travel is very limited long-term) Must pass a criminal background check and drug screening Strong cultural fit: a team player with a positive attitude who works well with people Adaptable and comfortable with shifting priorities, last-minute travel, and gray-zone decisions Comfortable working with and supporting salespeople
Preferred:
Prior exposure to DDC controls, VFDs, or industrial HVAC equipment
BENEFITS
Full training provided on all products and systems (in-house and manufacturer locations) Broad, transferable technical skill development across HVAC controls and mechanical systems Company car provided after approximately the first 6 months, depending on ramp-up Overtime opportunities available, paid hourly Medical (Aetna), 6 plans to choose from Dental (MetLife), employer-paid Vision (MetLife), employer-paid HSA (Health Savings Account) / FSA (Flexible Spending Account) Life/AD&D, $50,000 of coverage employer-paid Disability, long term (employer paid) and short-term (voluntary) Supplemental, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, group legal, identity fraud protection, and pet insurance PTO, Vacation (10 days) and Sick Time (5 days) 401(k), the Company may contribute an amount equal to 3% of employee's salary. Eligible to participate in the plan after the end of the first calendar quarter following hire date. ESOP, Employee Stock Ownership Plan is 100% funded by the company. Eligible for enrollment after one year of service. Holidays, Full-time employees receive the following 9 paid holidays: New Year's Day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Day after
Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day Pay:
$25.00 - $60.00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k) matching Company truck Dental insurance Fuel card Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance
