HVAC HRSM Commercial Technician
Air Conditioning Innovative Solutions
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Job Description
Commercial HVAC Technician - (HRSM)
Do you want to work for a company that will make you feel appreciated and reward you for your contributions? Do you see yourself as someone that treats people with respect and humility and cares about working in a positive work environment? ACIS, Inc. is currently hiring for a COMMERCIAL HVAC SERVICE TECHNICIAN (HVAC TECH - HRSM). We are a growing commercial mechanical services provider in the commercial and industrial HVAC industry with a strong client base in Texas. You will help maintain, troubleshoot, and repair HVAC equipment on commercial office buildings, healthcare facilities, industrial plants, data centers, and critical cooling facilities.
THE OPPORTUNITY
You will help maintain, troubleshoot, and repair HVAC equipment on commercial office buildings, healthcare facilities, industrial plants, data centers, and critical cooling facilities. Working independently, you will also:
- Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair various HVAC systems including: Split systems (including large split systems), Built up systems, Water source heat pumps, SWUD/SCUD equipment
- Troubleshoot air flow, air distribution, building pressure, and VAV systems.
- Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair VFDs in various applications.
- Trace out and troubleshoot complex electrical systems.
- Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair: Air cooled scroll chillers, Air cooled and water-cooled reciprocating chillers, Air cooled and water-cooled screw chillers up to 200 tons
- Teardown semi-hermetic compressors and perform in-field repairs or determine reasons for failure.
- Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair specialized systems such as Liebert equipment, Aaon units, and Seasons 4 systems.
- Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair package units including large tonnage units such as Intellipaks.
- Collaborate with other team members to proactively anticipate and develop solutions to client problems.
- Demonstrate professional craftsmanship and pride in your work.
- Articulate diagnostics and resolutions in communications and correspondence with clients and team.
- Work safely following industry standards.
YOUR SKILLS
As a Commercial HVAC Service Technician, you bring the ability to maintain, troubleshoot, and repair package units, split systems, and water source heat pumps. You also have a natural ability to read and understand wiring diagrams. Along with a professional demeanor and tactful and courteous communication with a diverse client base, we would like to see:
- Minimum of 5-7 years of commercial HVAC experience.
- License/Certification: Driver's License (Preferred)
- EPA Universal
- Texas ACR Registered
- Current EPA Certification
- Current Texas TDLR Registration
WE OFFER
ACIS, Inc. offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance. We also offer 401K with company match programs, paid vacation and holidays, company vehicles, cell phones, and equipment. We believe in fostering an environment of growth and providing on-the-job training and certifications.
OUR VALUES
Honesty - Humility – Passion – Excellence – Teamwork – Growth People are what make ACIS, INC. a great place to work! We recognize that diverse teams make the strongest teams, and we encourage people of all backgrounds to apply.
What Most AC & HVAC Job Listings Don't Tell You
General overview for this role type; specifics vary by employer.
HVAC in Texas requires a state license at the company level, and technicians who handle refrigerant need EPA Section 608 certification. Many shops also want NATE certification for higher pay. You can start as an installer helper or entry technician and grow into diagnostics and system design. Pay is often hourly with strong overtime in summer, and service techs frequently earn commission or spiffs on repairs and system sales.
Seasonality drives this trade in Houston. Summer is brutal and busy, with long days, attic heat, and heavy on-call rotations when systems fail. Winter shifts toward heating checks, maintenance plans, and install backlog. New hires underestimate the physical toll of attic and rooftop work in extreme heat. You drive a stocked truck, carry gauges and recovery gear, and stay ready for after-hours emergencies. Steady demand and a shortage of skilled techs keep the field open to anyone who shows up and learns fast.
What to Expect Day-to-Day
General overview for this role type; specifics vary by employer.
A service tech starts with a dispatch list and a truck loaded with common parts. You roll to no-cool calls, check the thermostat, measure refrigerant pressures, test the compressor and capacitor, and inspect the coil and blower. You explain the fault, quote the fix, and get approval before the repair.
Maintenance visits fill much of the shoulder seasons. You clean coils, change filters, flush drain lines, and check amperage so a system does not fail in the next heat wave. Install crews spend the day setting condensers and air handlers, running line sets and ductwork, and brazing connections. Customer trust matters because many repairs are invisible to the homeowner. You document readings, photograph the work, and close the ticket in the field. Expect heat, ladders, tight attics, and a lot of driving between calls, balanced by the satisfaction of restoring cool air on a hundred degree day.
What AC & HVAC Jobs Pay in Houston
Based on Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data for Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX Metro Area (HVAC Mechanics and Installers).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX Metro Area. Median is about $28.34/hr.
Becoming a Licensed HVAC Technician in Texas
HVAC contracting is licensed by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, and the license is held at the company level by a certified technician. Anyone who handles refrigerant needs federal EPA Section 608 certification. Many employers also value NATE certification, which raises pay. You can start as an installer helper with no license, earn your EPA card early, and build toward the ACR technician and then contractor license through documented experience and exams. Summer overtime is common while you climb.
Career Ladder and Pay
- 1 Install Helper / Entry Tech $47,029/yr
Assist installs and maintenance while earning EPA 608 certification.
- 2 Service Technician $58,947/yr
Diagnose and repair systems solo. NATE certification lifts pay.
- 3 Lead Tech / Comfort Advisor $73,902/yr
Handle complex diagnostics, system design, and replacement sales.
- 4 Install Foreman / Estimator $73,902/yr
Run install crews and bid residential and commercial systems.
- 5 HVAC Contractor $83,117/yr
Hold the state license and run your own heating and cooling company.
Licensing paths and timelines are general guidance for this trade in Texas. Confirm current requirements with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation or the relevant state agency.
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