Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Company Overview

Kelair Inc. is an established, rapidly growing HVAC company with an elite commercial presence throughout the tri-state area. For over 30 years (Founded in 1994), we have served the five boroughs, Westchester County, and Long Island. We pride ourselves on being knowledgeable, reliable, and deeply responsive to our customers’ needs. Our hundreds of clients have come to trust “The Kelair Promise” and our commitment to providing prompt, elite service.

When you join Kelair, you are backed by an industry-leading field crew—our field techs average over 20 years of hands-on experience. As a junior technician, you will work directly alongside these seasoned veterans, giving you an unmatched opportunity to learn workflows, reduce installation headaches, and master the trade from the best in the business.

Job Description

• Job Type: Full-time, In person
• Location: Tri-state area

We are seeking a motivated, high-caliber Junior HVAC Service Technician to support our commercial service and maintenance team. In this role, you will assist senior technicians with troubleshooting and critical service calls, while independently executing preventative maintenance agreements. This is an exceptional entry-level career path for someone looking to develop elite, hands-on mechanical expertise under the guidance of industry experts. The ideal candidate pairs a strong work ethic and a desire to learn with sharp customer-facing communication skills and a strict commitment to safety.

Key Responsibilities

• Assisted Troubleshooting & Repair: Work alongside senior technicians to diagnose mechanical, electrical, and airflow malfunctions in diverse commercial HVAC systems.
• Preventative Maintenance: Independently or collaboratively execute comprehensive preventative maintenance tasks (e.g., changing filters, checking belts, cleaning coils, and verifying basic system operations) to optimize system efficiency.
• Client Liaison Support: Act as a professional face of Kelair on-site. Maintain a clean, organized work area, communicate politely with clients, and support back-office coordination.
• Introduction to Controls: Learn to interface with, test, and understand digital controls and Building Automation Systems (BAS), including basic BACnet protocols.
• Digital Service Logging: Accurately document all work orders, diagnostic findings, parts used, and equipment histories electronically in real-time using our field management software.

Job Requirements

• Work Experience: 1–3 years of commercial or residential HVAC experience (or completion of a certified trade school program with relevant field placement).
• Technical Knowledge: Foundational understanding of standard HVAC systems (split systems, RTUs, package units). Willingness to learn heavy commercial systems, including VRF systems, chillers, and cooling towers.
• Software: Familiarity with BuildOps or similar modern field management software is a strong plus.
• Core Competencies: Eagerness to learn, strong analytical problem-solving skills, sharp attention to mechanical detail, and clear verbal communication skills when speaking with clients, senior techs, and dispatchers.

Safety & Compliance

• EPA Certification: Valid EPA Universal Certification required for proper refrigerant handling.
• OSHA Certification: Valid OSHA 30-Hour Construction certification required.
• SST Certification: Active 40-Hour NYC DOB Site Safety Training (SST) Card required for immediate NYC job site access.
• Licensing: Valid driver's license with a clean, insurable driving history to operate a company fleet vehicle.
• Regulatory Knowledge: Commitment to strict compliance with NYC DOB mandates, EPA guidelines, and local mechanical and safety codes.

What is in it for the Job Seeker?

• Salary Range: $20.00 - $28.00/hr, based on experience.
• Growth: Unparalleled mentorship from elite field techs, factory training opportunities, continuous career development, and long-term stability.
• Retirement: 401(k) plan with both Roth & Traditional options, featuring a competitive company match.
• Company Perks: Dedicated company service vehicle & credit card, uniforms, and specialized heavy tools.
• Health: Comprehensive medical, with premium dental and vision benefits package.
• Time Off: Paid Holidays & PTO.

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