Mobile HVAC Technician
Location: Raleigh, NC area
Position Type: Contract-to-Hire
Union Status: Nonunion
Travel: Local travel to multiple customer facilities, generally within approximately 1 hour of home
Customers Supported: Approximately 20–30 different customer locations
Position Overview
Seeking a well-rounded Mobile HVAC Technician to operate, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair HVAC and general building systems across multiple commercial facilities.
The ideal candidate will have a strong HVAC background while also being comfortable handling light plumbing, electrical, and general handyman/building maintenance work.
Must-Have Qualifications
- 5–6+ years of HVAC experience
- Commercial HVAC experience strongly preferred
- EPA Universal Certification
- Experience maintaining and repairing commercial building systems
- Basic/light plumbing experience
- Basic/light electrical experience
- Strong troubleshooting and mechanical aptitude
- Strong communication and customer service skills
- Valid driver's license
- Comfortable traveling between multiple customer facilities
- Able to work independently in a mobile service environment
Key Responsibilities
HVAC & Mechanical
- Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain commercial HVAC systems
- Perform preventive maintenance on HVAC and associated equipment
- Clean, inspect, calibrate, and replace components as needed
- Record equipment readings and make adjustments to ensure proper operation
- Diagnose mechanical and HVAC system issues and take corrective action
General Building Maintenance
- Perform light plumbing and electrical repairs
- Support mechanical, structural, fire/life safety, controls, and other facility systems
- Handle general handyman and building maintenance needs
- Perform routine facility inspections and identify maintenance issues
Mobile Facility Support
- Travel between approximately 20–30 customer locations throughout the Raleigh area
- Frequency at individual locations may range from once per month to multiple visits per month
- Territory is generally structured to keep travel within approximately one hour of the technician's home and within a normal 8-hour workday
- Manage preventive maintenance and service needs across assigned facilities
- Maintain tools, equipment, parts, and inventory
- Coordinate with outside contractors when necessary
- Maintain a clean and safe work environment
Additional Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel
- Ability to safely work with commercial mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems
Preferred Experience
- Commercial facilities/building engineering background
- Trade school education in HVAC, refrigeration, or electrical systems
- Broad experience across multiple building trades
Ideal Candidate Profile
A commercial HVAC technician or mobile building engineer with 5–7 years of experience who has strong HVAC troubleshooting skills but is also comfortable being a generalist. Look for candidates who have worked across multiple commercial facilities and can handle HVAC + light electrical + light plumbing + general building maintenance rather than someone whose experience is exclusively HVAC installation.