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Commercial HVAC Lead Technician

TheConnections5 open roles

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Commercial HVAC Lead Technician

Position Summary

We are hiring a Commercial HVAC Lead Technician to take ownership of complex installations, start-ups, controls integration, and service work across our active project portfolio. This is a senior, fully hands-on field role for a technician who can install, troubleshoot, commission, and service commercial HVAC systems independently — and who can clearly communicate with both our field crews and our clients.

The right candidate is a strong problem-solver, a confident communicator, an expert in controls and interlocking, and someone who takes pride in delivering systems that work right the first time.

Compensation & Benefits

  • Salary: $110,000 – $130,000 per year, based on experience
  • Schedule: Full-time, with occasional overtime and Saturday work as required by project schedules
  • Company Vehicle: Provided (van/truck) with company gas card and EZ-Pass
  • Benefits: 401(k) retirement plan 1 week (5 days) paid vacation after 1 year 5 paid sick days per year (NY Paid Sick Leave compliance) New York Paid Family Leave benefits Company-observed holidays Company-provided phone and tablet

Key Responsibilities

Installation

  • Lead and execute installations of commercial HVAC systems, including: Water Source Heat Pumps (WSHP) Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) systems Rooftop Units (RTUs) Dedicated Outside Air Systems (DOAS) Air handling units, fan coil units, ductwork tie-ins
  • Coordinate with project foremen and field crews to ensure systems are installed per drawings, specifications, and manufacturer requirements

Controls & System Integration

  • Wire, configure, and interlock HVAC equipment including dampers, fans, air curtains, exhaust systems, and unit heaters
  • Install and integrate sensors (CO2, temperature, humidity, occupancy, pressure), time clocks, relays, transformers, contactors
  • Set up and commission VFDs (Variable Frequency Drives)
  • Install and balance VAV boxes and zone control systems
  • Integrate leak detection systems and refrigerant safety controls
  • Coordinate with controls subcontractors (BMS, ALC, etc.) on system handoff and integration

Troubleshooting & Service

  • Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, and controls-related issues on commercial HVAC systems
  • Respond to service calls and complete repairs with minimal supervision
  • Identify root causes — not just symptoms — and document findings clearly
  • Work directly with manufacturers' technical support when needed

Start-Up & Commissioning

  • Lead system start-ups and commissioning, including unit testing, balancing checks, sequence-of-operation verification, and punchlist closeout
  • Prepare and submit clean, professional start-up reports
  • Coordinate with Test & Balance contractors and commissioning agents
  • Sign off on completed scopes with confidence and documentation

Field Coordination & Communication

  • Meet with field foremen and crews to walk through upcoming work and explain how to prepare systems for start-up, testing, and final inspections
  • Communicate clearly and professionally with General Contractors, Project Managers, Owners, and Architects
  • Write detailed, accurate, and well-organized service and start-up reports
  • Represent Northern Wolves with intelligence, clarity, and professionalism on every jobsite

Required Qualifications

  • Minimum 10 years of hands-on commercial HVAC experience, with at least 4 years in a lead or senior technician role
  • Proven expertise installing and commissioning WSHP, VRF, RTU, and DOAS systems
  • Strong electrical and controls background — must be able to wire, troubleshoot, and interlock HVAC equipment independently
  • Solid working knowledge of VFDs, VAV boxes, sensors (CO2, temperature, pressure), time clocks, relays, transformers, and refrigerant leak detection
  • Ability to read and interpret mechanical, electrical, and controls drawings, schematics, and submittals
  • Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
  • Strong written communication — must be able to produce clean, clear service and start-up reports
  • Strong verbal communication — must be able to engage professionally with clients, GCs, architects, and owners
  • Valid driver's license with a clean driving record

Required Licenses & Certifications

  • EPA Section 608 Universal Certification
  • NYC FDNY G-60 (Gas Qualification — Refrigerant Systems)
  • NYC FDNY F-60 (Fire Safety / Refrigerant Systems)
  • OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety
  • NYC Site Safety Training (SST) Card

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with BMS / building automation systems (Automated Logic, Siemens, Honeywell, Distech, Tridium/Niagara)
  • Manufacturer-specific training on major equipment (Daikin, Mitsubishi, LG, Trane, Carrier, AAON, ClimateMaster, etc.)
  • Experience working on NYC commercial projects
  • Bilingual (English/Spanish or English/Russian) is a plus
  • Experience training and mentoring junior technicians

Who Will Succeed In This Role

You will thrive at Northern Wolves if you are:

  • A true craftsman. You take pride in your work and you don't leave a system until it's right.
  • A problem-solver. You don't just swap parts — you understand why something failed and fix the root cause.
  • A strong communicator. You can talk to a building engineer, an architect, and a helper on the jobsite — and each one walks away knowing exactly what you mean.
  • Accountable. When you take on a job, it gets done. People can count on you.
  • Eager to lead. You want to be the senior tech the company and the field team can rely on.
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