HVAC Installation & Startup Technician

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Company Overview

Upchurch is a rapidly growing, full-service building engineering company providing mechanical, plumbing, HVAC, and electrical services across the southeastern United Stes. Founded in 1970 and headquartered in Horn Lake, MS, Upchurch has grown through both organic expansion and stregic acquisitions, establishing a strong repution for quality, reliability, and service excellence. We offer end-to-end solutions—from design and installion to ongoing maintenance and emergency support—helping clients maximize building performance, energy efficiency, and equipment lifespan.

POSITION SUMMARY

The HVAC Installion Technician is responsible for the installion, assembly, and commissioning of commercial HVAC systems on construction projects. This role requires expertise in mechanical installion practices, basic electrical knowledge, and the ability to perform system start-up and initial operional checks to ensure systems meet design intent and manufacturer specificions.

PRIMARY OBJECTIVES

• Install commercial HVAC systems to project specificions and applicable codes.

• Perform start-up, testing, and commissioning of HVAC equipment.

• Provide minor electrical work reled to HVAC installions as required.

• Support project schedules and deliver quality installions th meet or exceed standards.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Install HVAC equipment including air handling units, rooftop units, ductwork, VAV boxes, exhaust fans, and associed components.

• Set and align equipment; connect ductwork, refrigerant piping, and condense piping as required.

• Read and interpret mechanical drawings, plans, and specificions to ensure proper installion.

• Perform start-up and commissioning of HVAC systems, including:

• Verifying correct installion and connections

• Performing pre-start-up inspections

• Energizing equipment and verifying safe operion

• Adjusting controls and settings per specificions

• Recording system performance parameters for turnover to service or owner

• Perform basic electrical work associed with HVAC equipment including:

• Replacing disconnects when necessary

• Disconnecting and reconnecting main power from the disconnect to the system being changed out, ensuring all work meets applicable codes and safety requirements

• Extending wire from disconnect to new equipment using conduit or seal-tite as needed

• Communice any installion issues or delays to the Field Supervisor or Project Manager.

• Ensure all work complies with building codes, safety regulions, and company standards.

• Maintain clean and organized job sites and adhere to all safety protocols.

• Provide basic on-site instruction and guidance to apprentices or helpers as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 3+ years of commercial HVAC installion experience.

• Strong understanding of HVAC system components, installion methods, and layout.

• Experience performing equipment start-up, commissioning, and adjustments.

• Basic electrical knowledge reled to HVAC equipment installion.

• Ability to read blueprints and mechanical drawings accurely.

• EPA 608 certificion required for handling refrigerants.

• Knowledge of applicable codes and OSHA safety standards.

• Good problem-solving and communicion skills.

• Physical ability to lift heavy merials and equipment, work heights and in confined spaces.

• Valid driver’s license with a good driving record.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Work performed primarily on active construction sites.

• Exposure to weher, heights, loud noise, and confined spaces may be required.

• Personal protective equipment (PPE) required all times as per company policy and site regulions.

• Professional development and certificion assistance.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary based on experience.

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.

• Paid time off and holiday pay.

• Opportunities for professional development and certificion assistance.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Upchurch Companies provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants. We prohibit discriminion and harassment of any type based on race, color, religion, age, sex, nional origin, disability stus, genetics, protected veteran stus, sexual oriention, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, ste, or local laws.

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