Service Start-Up & Commissioning Technician

Company: Mechanical Engineering and Construction Corporatio
Location: Catonsville
Posted on: February 14, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Salary: MECHANICAL ENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION Job Title: Start-Up & Commissioning Technician Department: Start-Up & Commissioning Grade: Journeyman Supervisor: Start-Up/CX Superintendent $30 - $48 per hour Full-time Health Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Paid holidays Paid time off Paid training 401(k) POSITION SUMMARY Responsible for inspecting, maintaining, troubleshooting, servicing and repairing commercial HVAC-R equipment. Work will include start up, commissioning, adjusting, repair, modification and or replacement of HVAC equipment including inter-connecting piping, electrical and control wiring. Communication and proper documentation with great file management skills is vital. This position is an extension to the service department and all correspondence and scheduling will come from the Catonsville office. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Ability to read wiring diagrams and electrical schematics, blueprints and/or technical manuals to perform necessary work Conducts preventive maintenance, service, repair and troubleshooting of commercial HVAC equipment and systems Performs installation of HVAC equipment Performs start-ups on all new and potentially old equipment depending on the nature of the Commissions thus said equipment and documents all Assist with quality control of the particular project of all MEC2 Accurately estimates time and material requirements for repairs and Maintains a complete set of necessary tools applicable to the trade and is proficient in their use Follows all safety practices and adheres to all safety related ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES Responsible for company assets used performing HVAC service work Holds a valid drivers license Makes purchases at local supply houses in accordance with company policy Completes neat, detailed and accurate service reports and submits them in a timely manner Routinely works independently while performing HVAC service Routinely interacts with clients Conducts self-study (reading, research and practice) to improve and maintain technical proficiency Utilize all software such as Plan grid to become as efficient as possible EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Technical school graduate or successful completion of an HVAC Apprenticeship program HVAC Journeyman and or Masters license Universal CFC Certification Minimum of 5 - years commercial HVAC experience at the Journeyman level KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES Knowledge of HVAC fundamentals to include basic thermodynamics and psychometrics, basic electricity, ability to perform electrical, controls and refrigerant circuit diagnostics Proficiency in performing preventive maintenance, repairs and diagnostics on commercial HVAC equipment with cooling capacities in excess of 25-tons such as gas/electric packaged equipment (constant & variable volume), split systems, single and multi-zone ductless spilt systems, heat pumps and all related controls Proficiency in the preventive maintenance, repair and diagnostics of VAV terminal units, light commercial boilers, gas and oil burners, circulating pumps and exhaust fans of various sizes Proficiency in the diagnostics, repair and installation of semi-hermetic compressors Proficiency in performing preventive maintenance with limited repair and diagnostic abilities on VRF systems, data center precision cooling units, commercial humidifiers/dehumidifiers and DDC systems Knowledge of tools and equipment needed to perform service and repair on HVAC equipment and systems. Ability to understand written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents Able to use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of solutions and approaches to problems Able to perform mathematical calculations PHYSICAL AND MENTAL JOB REQUIREMENTS Able to lift up to 50 Spend long periods of time standing Ability to climb ladders to perform work Work in high elevations WORKING CONDITIONS Daily travel to multiple job locations May be subjected to inclement weather and hazardous working conditions Work weekend or night-time duty as needed to include on-call duty NOTE This job description describes the reporting relationship, the essential functions of the job (duties/tasks/responsibilities), and additional job requirements including: education/experience, knowledge/skills/abilities and physical/mental job requirements. From time-to-time, employees may be required to perform other duties as assigned. IND123

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