Commercial HVAC Service Technician

Senior / Lead Commercial HVAC Service Technician

Louisiana Controls – Baton Rouge, LA

About This Role

As a Senior/Lead Service Technician at Louisiana Controls, you're the kind of technician who takes pride in solving challenging problems and helping others learn. You're confident working with a wide range of commercial HVAC equipment, including chillers, boilers, RTUs, split systems, heat pumps, and ventilation equipment. You enjoy being the go-to person when something doesn't add up and another tech needs backup.

In this role, you'll serve as one of our lead field technicians. You'll support other technicians, communicate findings to the office when needed, and help ensure repairs are diagnosed correctly and efficiently. While you'll regularly work on chilled water and boiler systems, you'll also handle a broad mix of commercial HVAC and refrigeration equipment across many different types of facilities. There is also an opportunity to assist the office and management team in developing training materials, hosting small training classes, and helping enhance the development of technical knowledge for younger up-and-coming technicians in the field.

Pay is competitive within the market and negotiable, depending on your skill set There is little to no attic work involved, and we can guarantee that you will go home safely to your family every night.

Job Description

Core Responsibilities & Daily Work

• Troubleshoot, service, and repair a wide range of commercial HVAC systems, including:

– Air-cooled and water-cooled chillers (centrifugal, screw, scroll, magnetic bearing).

– Commercial boilers (steam boilers preferred but not required).

– Large & standard RTUs, DOAS units, split systems, heat pumps, and ventilation units.

– VAV boxes, fan coils, make-up air units, and similar equipment.

– Occasional refrigeration-related equipment, depending on the site.

• Diagnose electrical issues, refrigerant problems, low airflow, sensor failures, water flow issues, and general performance concerns.
• Work closely with the office and other field technicians to ensure components are identified, documented, and ordered accurately.
• Provide on-site or phone support to technicians who need help working through complex situations.
• Assist with system startups, commissioning, or verifying proper operation when needed.
• Collaborate with the in-house control team and technicians to resolve issues and provide solutions.

Chiller & Boiler Experience (required)

• Diagnose and repair chillers, boilers, cooling towers, pumps, valves, etc....
• Perform leak detection, refrigerant recovery, evacuation, and charging.
• Conduct megohm and winding resistance testing on motors.
• Troubleshoot VFDs, EXVs, safeties, pump controls, and related components.
• Verify correct temperatures, pressures, flow, and staging.
• Ensure pumps, valves, and distribution components are operating as intended.

You should be comfortable working on large commercial systems and have a larger understanding of how they interact within a building.

Leadership & Field Oversight:

• Serve as a primary technical resource for other technicians.
• Train and mentor junior techs and apprentices on troubleshooting and best practices.
• Collaborate with dispatch and project managers when your technical input is needed.
• Provide guidance on recommended system upgrades, replacements, or efficiency improvements.
• Communicate clearly and professionally with customers, explaining issues and next steps in a way they can understand.

What We're Looking For:

• Strong hands-on experience with commercial HVAC systems.
• Solid understanding of refrigeration circuits, controls basics, and electrical troubleshooting.
• Ability to work independently and confidently guide others.
• Professional communication with customers and coworkers.
• A technician who values doing things correctly, safely, and efficiently.

Pay & Benefits:

• Competitive with market rates ($40+)
• Negotiable based on experience
• Health insurance, PTO, 401(k), and more
• Company phone, vehicle, and fuel card

More About Us

Louisiana Controls, Inc.

Fair, quality HVAC company that has been in business since 1981. We are here to provide an impeccable service to our valued customers by continuously improving who we are, what we do, and how we do it. Our goal is to create a positive work environment where communication is free-flowing, and everyone has a voice. We are a growing HVAC Service company, and are looking to identify and hire technicians who will be the cornerstone pieces of our service department as it expands. If you want to be part of a positive-minded, hard-working, growth-oriented, and supportive company, with room to climb the ladder, we are the one for youeer growth within the industry.

Pay: $ $45.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) 4% Match
• Company truck
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Fuel card
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Tools provided
• Vision insurance

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Application Question(s):

• What has made you explore the idea of changing companies? Why do you think we would be a good fit for your next destination?
• What is the largest/most complex equipment you have experience working on and feel comfortable troubleshooting?
• When would be a good time for you to receive a call to discuss this opportunity and your potential role here?

Work Location: In person