Hire HVAC Technicians

Time to shortlist is typically 2 weeks from scoping call. Total time to placement (shortlist through offer acceptance) is typically 3–4 weeks. Level 4 and 5 seats with chiller-rebuild or live data center MOP experience, and multi-hire shift builds, can run a week longer.

Most US industrial and critical-facility HVAC Technicians at Level 1 to 3 land between $58K and $85K base depending on metro, equipment scope, and shift pattern. Level 4, Level 5 and Lead Technicians with chiller, CRAH and BMS depth on data center, fab or gigafactory programs typically run $85K–$115K before shift differential and overtime. These are market bands; we confirm live market bands during scoping.

Level 1 and 2 run rounds, filter and belt PMs, and assist on repairs under supervision. Level 3 diagnoses and repairs AHUs, pumps and DX systems independently. Level 4 handles chillers, VFD replacement and refrigerant work solo and reads BMS trends to diagnose. Level 5 or Lead runs changeovers and MOPs, trains the crew, and covers the supervisor. Titles vary by site, so we scope by the work rather than the number.

A Facilities Technician covers multiple crafts — HVAC, electrical, plumbing, compressed air — on one shift. The HVAC Technician goes deeper on one system: chillers, CRAH/CRAC, AHUs, refrigerant, controls. Sites with large mechanical plants, cleanrooms or dry rooms usually need the dedicated HVAC seat; smaller campuses often run multi-craft.

The HVAC Engineer designs and specifies the systems — load calcs, chilled-water and airside design, sequences of operations, commissioning support. The HVAC Technician operates, maintains and repairs them hands-on. If the seat spends its day with gauges, a meter and a CMMS tablet, it is a technician role.

EPA 608 is a baseline for any technician who touches refrigerant, and we verify it. State HVAC or mechanical licensing matters where your jurisdiction or site requires it; otherwise reference-verified equipment history and NFPA 70E qualification carry more weight. We confirm the licensing profile during scoping and verify every credential claimed.

Yes. Every HVAC Technician placement carries a replacement guarantee. Guarantee terms are confirmed in writing at engagement start.

Yes. Multi-hire builds (an HVAC Supervisor plus technicians across three or four shifts, or a full mechanical crew for a new data center, fab or gigafactory ahead of move-in) route through embedded recruiting or RPO.