Senior Commercial HVAC & Boiler Service Technician
25 days ago
Bayside
Job Description Maxwell Plumb Mechanical Group — Bayside, NY (New York City Service Area) Pay & Core Perks: • Pay: $120,000 - $150,00 based on experience, technical capabilities, & hours worked, • Health Insurance: Maxwell pays 100% of the employee’s health-insurance premium, • Additional Insurance: Dental and vision insurance, • Retirement: 401(k) plan with company match, • Vehicle: Company-supplied take-home service truck, • Technology & Tools: Company-provided iPhone, iPad, integrated field-service software, tools, parts, and supplies, • Paid Time Off: Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time, • Additional Compensation: Bonus opportunities, • Training: Paid technical and safety training, continuing education, and advancement opportunities, • Schedule: Monday–Friday, approximately 7:30 AM–4:30 PM, • Hours: Typically 40–60 hours per week depending on season, weather, and service demand, • On-Call: Rotating on-call schedule, • Work Availability: Full-time, year-round work with overtime and occasional weekend work About the Role: Maxwell Plumb Mechanical Group is seeking a genuinely experienced Commercial HVAC and Boiler Service Technician who can independently diagnose, maintain, and repair complex HVAC and heating systems. This is a senior, hands-on service position for a technician with 10+ years of experience who can contribute immediately without constant supervision. Most work is performed in multifamily buildings, high-rises, offices, retail properties, schools, and hospitals throughout New York City. This is not an apprentice, maintenance-only, or installation-only position. What You’ll Do: • Diagnose, service, maintain, and repair commercial HVAC and boiler systems., • Work on Scotch Marine and firebox boilers, generally within the 100–600 size range., • Troubleshoot burners, pumps, motors, safeties, electrical components, control valves, and operating controls., • Service rooftop units, packaged units, split systems, mini-splits, and VRF systems., • Diagnose heating and boiler controls, including Heat-Timer systems., • Perform seasonal preventive maintenance and detailed equipment inspections., • Work with steam coils, control valves, and related heating components., • Read wiring diagrams and diagnose mechanical, electrical, and control-related failures., • Identify the underlying cause of equipment failures and complete lasting repairs., • Communicate findings and repair recommendations to dispatch, management, customers, and building personnel., • Contact manufacturer technical support when necessary and follow problems through to resolution., • Complete accurate service documentation using company-provided technology., • Maintain a clean, safe, stocked, and professional company vehicle., • Participate in manufacturer-specific technical training and continuing education. Key Requirements: • Experience: 10+ years of commercial HVAC and boiler service experience strongly preferred; five years of directly relevant experience is the absolute minimum., • Boiler Skills: Proven ability to independently diagnose and repair commercial boilers, burners, pumps, controls, safeties, steam coils, and control valves., • HVAC Skills: Strong experience troubleshooting rooftop units, packaged units, split systems, mini-splits, and VRF systems., • Certification: EPA Universal Certification required., • Safety Credentials: Applicable OSHA training and NYC FDNY Certificates of Fitness required., • Troubleshooting: Ability to read schematics and independently diagnose mechanical, electrical, refrigeration-cycle, and control-related failures., • Customer Service: Ability to communicate professionally with customers, residents, building personnel, dispatchers, and supervisors., • On-Call: Willingness to participate in the mandatory on-call rotation and work additional hours during peak seasons., • License: Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record., • Professionalism: Must be dependable, conscientious, team-oriented, receptive to feedback, and capable of working in occupied buildings. Preferred (Not Required): • 10–20 years of commercial HVAC and boiler service experience., • Experience with Scotch Marine and firebox boilers., • Experience with Heat-Timer boiler controls., • Experience servicing multifamily buildings, high-rises, hospitals, schools, offices, and retail properties., • Mitsubishi or other VRF manufacturer training., • Gas-fitter license., • Current F-60, G-60, and other applicable NYC FDNY Certificates of Fitness.
