Upchurch · 3 months ago
HVAC Service Technician - ODNA
United States
Full-time
Remote
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expUpchurch is a rapidly growing, full-service building engineering company providing mechanical, plumbing, HVAC, and electrical services across the southeastern United States. The HVAC Service Technician supports mission-critical data centers by performing troubleshooting, repairs, start-ups, and preventive maintenance on cooling systems and supporting equipment.
CommercialConstructionResidential
Responsibilities
Diagnose, repair, and maintain CRAC/CRAH units, chilled water/glycol systems, DX/split/RTU equipment, pumps, heat exchangers, VFDs, and associated controls
Perform PMs, start-ups, and commissioning checks; verify operation against manufacturer specs and site SLAs for temperature/humidity and hot aisle/cold aisle containment
Execute refrigeration procedures (recover, evacuate, weigh-in charge; superheat/subcooling); perform leak/pressure tests and document readings
Basic electrical troubleshooting for HVAC (contactors/relays, motors, capacitors, control circuits; 120–480V, 1Ø/3Ø) in compliance with code and site rules
Work with BMS/EMS to monitor trends, alarms, and setpoints; coordinate with facility ops during maintenance windows, change controls, and LOTO
Use mobile work order software to document diagnoses, parts, labor, photos, and recommendations in real time; communicate status to dispatch/PM and customer
Support on-call rotations and after-hours/emergency response as scheduled
Follow safety procedures (LOTO, arc-flash awareness NFPA 70E, fall protection, confined space, rooftop safety); maintain clean, organized job sites and vehicles
Mentor junior technicians and interface professionally with customers and vendors
Qualification
Required
2+ years commercial/industrial HVAC service experience (data center/mission-critical preferred)
EPA Section 608 certification (Type II or Universal)
Strong troubleshooting skills in refrigeration and air systems; able to read schematics, wiring diagrams, and O&M manuals
Comfortable with laptops/tablets, digital gauges, and mobile work order apps
Valid driver's license and insurable MVR; able to fly/travel Nationwide frequently
Physical ability to lift 50+ lbs, work at heights/rooftops and in mechanical spaces, and tolerate seasonal temperatures
Preferred
Prior data center experience (CRAC/CRAH, chilled water plants, white-space operations)
OSHA-10 (or ability to obtain within 30 days)
Familiarity with BMS platforms (e.g., Johnson, Honeywell, Trane, Schneider)
NATE certification; chiller/boiler/hydronics and VFD experience
Basic understanding of UPS/generator interfaces and change-management windows
Benefits
Competitive salary based on experience.
Health, dental, and vision insurance.
Paid time off and holiday pay.
Opportunities for professional development and certification assistance.
Company
Upchurch
Upchurch Services, LLC is a full-service mechanical contracting company. We provide exceptional service to our customers throughout the SEC region.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
Davidson Kempner
2024-03-27Private Equity
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