Job Title: HVAC Technician
Location: Saint Joseph, Missouri (On-Site)
Job Summary: We are supporting this company in the search for an HVAC Technician to help maintain and optimize refrigerant-based HVAC systems across a busy facility. This opportunity offers hands-on, varied work where the selected candidate will support system reliability, safe operations, and occupant comfort every day.
Responsibilities:
- Diagnose, service, and repair refrigerant-based HVAC equipment, including chillers, DX units, heat pumps, rooftop units, and VRF/VRV systems.
- Perform refrigerant recovery, charging, leak detection, brazing, and compressor repairs in line with EPA and safety standards.
- Troubleshoot HVAC electrical components, low-voltage controls, sensors, and automation devices, and verify system performance using diagnostic methods.
- Carry out preventive maintenance inspections, document findings and repairs, and support startups, commissioning activities, and functional testing.
Required:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- EPA Section 608 Certification (Universal).
- 3–5 years of hands-on experience servicing refrigerant-based HVAC systems.
- Proven experience troubleshooting compressors, refrigerant circuits, and mechanical components.
- Working knowledge of HVAC electrical systems, low-voltage controls, and safety procedures.
- Ability to read and interpret schematics, wiring diagrams, and equipment documentation.
- Technical or vocational training in HVAC or a related field is required.
- Experience with building automation systems such as Johnson Controls, Trane, Siemens, Honeywell, or Schneider is required.
- Familiarity with system performance testing, energy efficiency optimization, and automation setpoint adjustments is required.
- Experience supporting HVAC startups, commissioning, or retrofit projects is required.
- Strong documentation skills and comfort using computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) are required.
About SSI People: With over 26 years of industry experience, SSi People has built its reputation and expertise on putting people first. Everything we do works toward delivering exceptional experience for our consultants, our clients, and our internal team. Through a genuine commitment to people in everything we do. We have developed refined processes and a stellar internal team to deliver talent quickly. More importantly, we focus on building long-term relationships, not transactions. Putting people first is just what we do well.
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