Master Technician - Residential HVAC/R and Pipefitting - Base Salary to 60.00/hour - East Providence
2 days ago
East Providence
Job Description Master Technician - Residential HVAC/R and Pipefitting - Base Salary to 60.00/hour - East Providence, RI • Our client is a growing provider of residential home comfort services, delivering heating, cooling, plumbing, and energy-related solutions throughout the region. They are seeking a Master Technician – Residential HVAC/R & Pipefitting to serve as a senior technical resource for complex residential heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems., • This role is responsible for advanced HVAC/R diagnostics and troubleshooting, precision installation, pipefitting, brazing and soldering, system commissioning, complex repairs, and technical problem-solving. The Master Technician will work with residential HVAC/R equipment, refrigeration circuits, hydronic systems, electrical controls, airflow systems, refrigerant piping, copper piping, and related residential HVAC systems., • In addition to hands-on technical work, this position serves as a point of escalation for complex service issues, provides technical guidance to other technicians and apprentices, and communicates directly with homeowners regarding system conditions, repair options, and recommendations. Responsibilities: • Diagnose complex mechanical, electrical, electronic, refrigeration, and airflow problems., • Troubleshoot residential HVAC/R systems, including heat pumps, gas furnaces, ductless mini-splits, zoning systems, and related equipment., • Diagnose refrigeration-cycle problems and identify root causes., • Perform refrigerant recovery, evacuation, charging, leak detection, and system testing., • Evaluate HVAC system performance and identify opportunities to improve reliability and energy efficiency., • Complete complex HVAC/R repairs and equipment replacements according to applicable requirements., • Commission residential HVAC/R systems and verify proper operation following installation or repair., • Layout, measure, fabricate, and install refrigerant piping and residential HVAC line sets., • Install and modify copper piping, PVC drainage, and hydronic piping systems., • Perform brazing and soldering of refrigeration and piping connections., • Follow appropriate procedures for refrigerant-line preparation, joining, evacuation, and leak testing., • Plan piping routes through residential structures while accounting for equipment location, access, drainage, airflow, and serviceability., • Read and interpret equipment documentation, mechanical drawings, blueprints, and HVAC system layouts., • Complete required cutting, drilling, mounting, and structural access work associated with equipment and piping installation., • Verify piping and system configurations before startup and commissioning., • Serve as a technical escalation point for complex residential HVAC/R, refrigeration, and pipefitting problems., • Provide technical guidance and hands-on mentorship to technicians and apprentices., • Assist technicians with HVAC troubleshooting, complex service calls, and repair strategies., • Review completed HVAC/R work for technical quality, safety, and compliance., • Provide guidance on diagnostic procedures, equipment operation, installation practices, refrigeration systems, and troubleshooting techniques., • Help establish consistent field practices for complex HVAC/R installations and repairs., • Communicate technical findings directly to homeowners., • Explain system conditions, repair requirements, and available solutions., • Answer homeowner questions regarding HVAC/R equipment operation, maintenance, repairs, and system performance., • Maintain a clean and organized work environment at residential job sites., • Follow applicable federal, state, and local HVAC/R, mechanical, environmental, and building requirements., • Maintain compliance with refrigerant-handling requirements and applicable OSHA safety practices., • Follow safe procedures when working with refrigerants, electrical systems, combustion equipment, torches, piping, tools, and mechanical equipment., • Use appropriate personal protective equipment and job-site safety procedures., • Verify installations and repairs meet applicable manufacturer requirements and mechanical codes., • Maintain accurate HVAC service and installation documentation. Qualifications: • Master-level experience in residential HVAC/R service, installation, or a closely related trade., • Demonstrated experience diagnosing and repairing complex residential HVAC systems., • Demonstrated refrigeration-system knowledge, including refrigerant recovery, evacuation, charging, and leak diagnosis., • Demonstrated pipefitting experience involving refrigerant, copper, drainage, and/or hydronic piping., • Ability to braze and solder copper refrigeration and piping connections., • Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, equipment documentation, and system layouts., • Working knowledge of electrical controls and HVAC/R electrical troubleshooting., • Ability to diagnose airflow and HVAC system-performance problems., • Knowledge of applicable HVAC/R, environmental, mechanical, and safety requirements., • Experience communicating technical HVAC/R information directly to homeowners., • Experience providing technical guidance to HVAC technicians or apprentices. Compensation: • Base salary in the 40.00/ hour - 60.00/hour range with commission opportunities and benefits. #INDALL