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LPC • Full-time • Waco, Texas, United States • $30 - $50 / hour • 3m ago

HVAC/R Commercial Service Technician

LPC Services

Location: Waco, Texas

Position Type: Full-Time

Compensation: $30.00 - $50.00 per hour (Based on Experience & Specialized Certifications)

Join One of Central Texas' Premier Commercial Mechanical Service Teams

LPC Services is seeking an experienced Commercial HVAC/R Service Technician to join our growing Austin team. This is an outstanding opportunity for a highly motivated technician with a strong background in commercial HVAC service, refrigeration, boilers, chillers, and building automation controls.

This is not an entry-level position. We are looking for professionals who can independently diagnose, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain complex commercial HVAC systems while delivering exceptional customer service.

If you're the technician everyone calls when equipment isn't operating properly, we want to hear from you.

Position Summary

The Commercial HVAC/R Service Technician is responsible for servicing, maintaining, diagnosing, repairing, and commissioning commercial HVAC and refrigeration equipment for a wide variety of customers throughout the Austin market.

This position requires a strong understanding of commercial mechanical systems, electrical diagnostics, refrigeration principles, combustion systems, and control strategies. Technicians should be capable of working independently while maintaining the highest standards of safety, workmanship, and professionalism.

Primary Responsibilities

Troubleshoot, diagnose, repair, and maintain commercial HVAC and refrigeration equipment.
Perform preventative maintenance on commercial mechanical systems.
Service rooftop units (RTUs), split systems, package units, VRF/VRV systems, make-up air units, exhaust systems, and dedicated outdoor air systems.
Diagnose and repair commercial refrigeration equipment.
Perform startup, maintenance, and repair of commercial boilers.
Service and troubleshoot air-cooled and water-cooled chillers.
Diagnose electrical, mechanical, refrigeration, airflow, and hydronic system issues.
Perform controls troubleshooting, calibration, and programming support for building automation systems.
Read and interpret wiring diagrams, ladder logic, piping schematics, blueprints, and sequence of operation documents.
Test motors, compressors, contactors, relays, sensors, actuators, VFDs, and electrical control components.
Perform refrigerant leak detection, evacuation, charging, and recovery in accordance with EPA regulations.
Maintain detailed service documentation and complete work orders accurately.
Communicate technical findings and repair recommendations professionally with customers.
Respond to emergency service calls when scheduled.
Follow all OSHA safety standards and company safety policies.

Required QualificationsMinimum Requirements

5+ years of commercial HVAC/R service experience
Extensive experience working on commercial mechanical systems
Valid EPA Universal Certification
Valid Texas Driver's License with acceptable driving record
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Strong customer service and communication skills
Ability to lift 75 pounds and work on ladders, rooftops, and mechanical rooms

Preferred Specialized Experience

Candidates with experience in one or more of the following specialty areas are highly encouraged to apply:

Commercial Chillers

Air-cooled chillers
Water-cooled chillers
Centrifugal chillers
Screw chillers
Chiller diagnostics
Chiller startup and commissioning

Commercial Boilers

Fire tube boilers
Water tube boilers
Steam boilers
Hydronic heating systems
Combustion analysis
Burner controls
Boiler safety systems

Commercial Refrigeration

Walk-in coolers and freezers
Process refrigeration
Refrigeration rack systems
Expansion valves
Compressors
Refrigerant diagnostics
Low-temperature applications

Building Automation & Controls

Experience working with commercial control systems including:

Johnson Controls
Trane Tracer
Siemens
Honeywell
Distech
Alerton
Carrier i-Vu
BACnet systems
Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs)
DDC Controls

Compensation & Benefits

LPC Services offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including:

$30.00–$50.00 per hour, based on experience and technical specialization
Overtime opportunities
Company service vehicle
Company-provided uniforms
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Paid Holidays
401(k) with company match
Ongoing factory and manufacturer training
Continuing education opportunities
Career advancement within a growing commercial mechanical contractor

Technicians with advanced experience in commercial chillers, boiler systems, refrigeration, or building automation controls may qualify for compensation at the upper end of the pay range.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

LPC Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are dedicated to maintaining a workplace free from discrimination and harassment where all employees are treated with dignity and respect.

Pay: $30.00 - $50.00 per hour

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