Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

HVAC Test Technician

Up to $30/hr

1-3 years of HVAC service experience, commercial experience preferred

1st shift, 6am-2:30pm

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Job Description

This role focuses on testing, validating, and servicing HVAC and refrigeration systems to ensure all manufactured products meet design standards and customer expectations. You will apply your technical expertise in testing techniques, electrical and mechanical systems, and documentation to execute comprehensive product qualification. The position involves setting up and operating test equipment, interpreting engineering documentation, and recording accurate test results. You will also support field activities, including equipment start-up, commissioning, troubleshooting, and repair services for customers in both domestic and international locations.

Responsibilities

• Apply knowledge of testing techniques, procedures, materials, and documentation, including standard operating procedures and work instructions, to perform accurate and repeatable tests.
• Interpret engineering drawings, electrical schematics, P&ID diagrams, and quality documentation with precision to ensure tests align with design intent and customer requirements.
• Set up and operate testing equipment to simulate operating environments that meet customer specifications and engineering requirements.
• Plan and estimate the time, resources, and materials required for testing tasks to ensure efficient execution and on-time completion.
• Lay out and position test setups, including mechanical piping, ductwork, electrical power, controls, and instrumentation, to support a variety of test configurations.
• Calculate heating and cooling loads for test scenarios to validate system performance under different operating conditions.
• Perform electrical wiring for various test functions, ensuring safe, reliable, and compliant connections.
• Review shop orders, test plans, and related documentation to execute tests according to defined procedures and quality standards.
• Connect and verify the calibration of data recording instruments to ensure accurate and reliable test data collection.
• Record test results daily with a high level of accuracy, clarity, and attention to detail.
• Maintain control over materials, tools, and job activities throughout the testing process to ensure traceability and organization.
• Understand and complete the Manufacturing Quality Plan in a timely and accurate manner.
• Perform maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on company equipment used for testing and support activities.
• Keep the test area, tools, and equipment organized, clean, and in good working condition to promote safety and efficiency.
• Complete test procedures and reports efficiently, consistently meeting or exceeding time and quality expectations.
• Uphold company policies and procedures at all times while performing testing and service activities.
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, customers, and vendors to resolve issues and improve product performance.
• Execute product testing and validation to confirm performance aligns with engineering specifications and quality benchmarks.
• Document test procedures and results thoroughly, identifying and addressing any issues or nonconformances that arise during testing.
• Provide field support, including domestic and international travel, to perform on-site training of personnel, equipment start-up and commissioning, troubleshooting, and repair services.

Essential Skills

• Hands-on HVAC and refrigeration experience, including testing and service of mechanical systems.
• Proficiency in troubleshooting HVAC, refrigeration, and related electrical and mechanical issues.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, electrical schematics, and P&ID diagrams accurately.
• Experience with electrical work related to testing functions, including safe wiring practices.
• Strong understanding of mechanical systems, piping, ductwork, and associated components.
• Ability to calculate heating and cooling loads for various test scenarios.
• Familiarity with testing techniques, procedures, and documentation, including SOPs and work instructions.
• Experience with data recording instruments and verification of their calibration.
• Competence in recording detailed, accurate test results and completing test reports.
• HVAC knowledge, including refrigeration systems and EPA Universal certification.
• Ability to perform maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on testing and related equipment.
• Strong organizational skills to maintain control over materials, tools, and job activities.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills for working with cross-functional teams, customers, and vendors.
• Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally to provide field support, training, commissioning, troubleshooting, and repair services.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in facilities maintenance or service work related to HVAC and refrigeration systems.
• Experience working with mechanical piping and ductwork in a test or service environment.
• Exposure to blueprint reading and interpretation of complex technical documentation.
• Familiarity with manufacturing quality plans or similar quality documentation processes.
• Comfort working in both test lab and field environments, including customer sites.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to producing high-quality work.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize testing and service activities effectively.

Why Work Here?

You will join a team that values technical excellence, thorough documentation, and continuous improvement in product performance and quality. The organization offers opportunities to work on diverse HVAC and refrigeration systems, combining lab-based testing with hands-on field support. You will gain exposure to domestic and international projects, expanding your skills through commissioning, troubleshooting, and training activities. The culture emphasizes collaboration with cross-functional teams, customers, and vendors, providing a supportive environment for professional growth and development.

Work Environment

This role is based at a facility in Batavia, OH, where you will work primarily in a test environment that includes HVAC and refrigeration equipment, mechanical piping, ductwork, electrical power systems, controls, and instrumentation. You will regularly set up and operate specialized testing equipment and data recording instruments, working with engineering documentation and quality plans. The position involves both shop-floor and test-lab activities, requiring safe practices around electrical and mechanical systems. You will also travel to customer sites, both domestically and internationally, to support equipment start-up, commissioning, troubleshooting, repairs, and on-site training. The environment emphasizes organization, cleanliness, and adherence to company policies and procedures to maintain a safe and efficient workplace.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Batavia, OH.

The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $30.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Batavia,OH.

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 8, 2026.

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

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