Senior HVAC Technician

Company: Encon Heating & AC
Location: Stratford
Posted on: April 7, 2026

Job Description:

Description: Benefits * Sign-On Bonus on qualified experience over 10 years, Discretionary Quarterly bonuses & recruiting incentives * Paid travel * Company van gas card for eligible techs * Paid training and career advancement * Medical, Dental, Vision 401K match * Opportunity within a growing organization to grow your career Position Summary The Senior HVAC Technician is responsible for performing expert-level service, maintenance, installation, and diagnostics on complex commercial HVAC systems. This role acts as a technical leader in the field, supports large-scale commercial projects, and mentors less experienced technicians. The Senior Technician ensures all work meets safety, quality, and compliance standards while providing exceptional customer service to commercial clients. Key Responsibilities * Diagnose, repair, and maintain complex commercial HVAC systems including RTUs, VAV systems, heat pumps, VRF/VRV systems, boilers, chillers, cooling towers, air handlers, and ventilation systems. * Lead advanced troubleshooting, root-cause analysis, and major component replacements. * Perform commercial system installations, start-ups, commissioning, and retrofits according to manufacturer specifications and project requirements. * Conduct detailed preventive maintenance and provide recommendations for system improvements, energy efficiency, and lifecycle upgrades. * Ensure all work adheres to company standards, project specifications, OSHA safety regulations, and local building codes. * Provide coaching, technical guidance, and on-the-job training to junior and mid-level technicians. * Work closely with dispatch, project managers, and estimators to support scheduling, work planning, and customer communication. * Build strong client relationships and communicate findings, options, and recommendations clearly and professionally. * Complete accurate documentation of service reports, time entries, parts usage, and job progress. * Maintain company tools, equipment, and service vehicle in safe operating condition. Qualifications * 10 years of HVAC service and/or installation experience required. * Strong proficiency with commercial systems including chillers, boilers, VRF/VRV, and complex control systems. * EPA Universal Certification required. * Technical school, trade certification, or completed HVAC apprenticeship highly preferred. * Ability to read and interpret commercial blueprints, plans, and control schematics. * Exceptional diagnostic skills and proven ability to resolve complex system issues independently. * Strong leadership, communication, and customer-service abilities. Requirements: Eligibility Requirements * This position requires a valid driver's license. * Employment/education will be verified. * Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. * Encon is a drug free workplace and requires post-offer pre-employment drug testing. Physical Requirements * Able to work in a variety of extreme weather, hot and cold conditions. * Able to work safely in confined spaces such as attics, basements, closets, and crawl spaces. * Able to work safely at elevated heights such as rooftops, ceilings, and ladders. * Able to bend, crawl, stoop, stretch, and reach. * Able to walk on uneven surfaces. * Able to work off a ladder, sometimes at heights. * Able to safely lift 50 pounds. Encon Heating & AC complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex. Encon Heating & AC does not exclude people or treat them differently because of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex. CT LIC HTG-0386317-S1 Putnam NY LIC 31097 Westchester NY LIC WC-33774-H21 MEC 1093 AA/EOE EN PI60cb61597c6f-29400-39238978

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