HVAC Start-Up Technician — Commercial Projects | Vehicle & PTO

About Dave Jones, LLC

At DaveJones,Inc., we’re growing our Commercial New Construction teams. As an HVAC Start Up Technician, you’ll play a key role in shaping projects and building a legacy of quality work. If you enjoy quality work and seeing challenges daily, this will be a great role for you.

Compensation: $40 - 46/hr + PTO/Paid Holidays + Company Vehicle/Fuel Card

Our Ideal Team Player Mindset

At DaveJones, we believe the best teams are built on three essential qualities:

• Humble: You put the team’s success above your own ego, value feedback, and are always willing to learn.
• Hungry: You are self‑motivated, take initiative, and are eager to go the extra mile for your team and our clients.
• People Smart: You communicate clearly, listen actively, and foster positive relationships with coworkers, apprentices, and clients.

Job Summary

The HVAC Start Up Technician is responsible for diagnosing, starting up, and testing HVAC equipment on projects (split systems, mini‑splits, package systems, and rooftop units on Commercial Construction projects).

Commute

This role requires you to commute to both Milwaukee and Madison based jobs; you must be comfortable driving anywhere.

Position Description

• Proficient in diagnosing, starting up, and testing HVAC equipment on commercial construction projects (split systems, mini‑splits, package systems, and rooftop units).
• Skilled in service repairs, register installations, and providing white‑glove service in finished and occupied units/homes.
• Comprehensive understanding of refrigerant troubleshooting and code‑compliant HVAC systems.
• Competent in the installation of ductwork, gas piping, condensate piping, and venting, as well as blueprint reading and layout from pre‑designed or custom plans.
• Responsible for pre‑planning and communicating material needs to ensure on‑time delivery and availability.
• Responsible for training field crews in both structural and technical aspects of the industry.
• Strong knowledge of all job phases, ensuring HVAC systems are installed effectively in coordination with other trades.
• Actively supports and enforces DJI Safety Culture by maintaining safe job‑site conditions and holding crew accountable to safety policies.
• Communicating outstanding start‑ups, reporting status of start‑ups.
• Properly filling out start‑up forms, proper documentation of start‑ups.

Qualifications

• Valid Driver’s License.
• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• 6+ years of HVAC construction experience or have successfully completed the HVAC Apprenticeship.
• EPA Certification.

Benefits

• Vehicle + Fuel Card
• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401(k), IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development
• Wellness Resources
• Company Vehicle + Fuel Card