Senior Commercial HVAC Service Technician With Controls Experience

Ellington Mechanical | Upper Marlboro, Maryland

$45–$55 per hour, based on experience | Full-time | Company vehicle provided

Take Ownership of the Entire System

Ellington Mechanical is hiring an experienced Commercial HVAC Service Technician who has experience with controls.

We need a senior technician who can service commercial equipment, diagnose problems, complete repairs, and independently take a system from diagnosis through final operation.

This position will involve serving commercial customers throughout the Washington, D.C. and Maryland region.

If you are a strong commercial technician who takes pride in solving problems correctly, wants meaningful responsibility, and prefers working directly with company ownership instead of navigating layers of corporate management, we want to speak with you.

What You’ll Earn

• Target compensation of $45–$55 per hour, based on experience and technical ability

• Weekly pay

• Company truck with fuel paid

• Tolls and parking covered

• Company phone and tablet

• Company-paid manufacturer and distributor training

• Seven paid federal holidays

• One week of vacation after six months

• Three paid sick days

• Short-term disability after 90 days

• Support toward obtaining your journeyman HVAC license

• Company-provided uniforms, PPE, and specialty equipment

What You’ll Work On

You will troubleshoot, maintain, and repair commercial HVAC systems including:

• Packaged rooftop units

• Split systems

• Heat pumps

• Air handlers and fan coils

• VRF and VRV systems

• Inverter and multi-zone systems

• Commercial controls and low-voltage systems

• Equipment ranging from approximately 9,000 BTU to more than 20 tons

Projects include restaurants, retail locations, condominiums, multifamily properties, and other commercial facilities.

What You’ll Be Responsible For

• Servicing commercial HVAC equipment

• Diagnosing electrical, controls, airflow, and refrigerant problems

• Performing commercial service, maintenance, and repairs

• Reading mechanical plans, equipment schedules, submittals, wiring diagrams, and manufacturer procedures

• Brazing with nitrogen, pressure testing, evacuating systems, verifying micron levels, and charging refrigerant

• Installing refrigerant piping, condensate piping, disconnects, controls, and low-voltage wiring

• Explaining findings clearly to customers, property representatives, helpers, and company ownership

• Completing assigned work safely and without constant technical supervision

• Occasionally guiding helpers or less-experienced team members

What You’ll Need

• Approximately 10 or more years of HVAC experience

• Substantial commercial HVAC service experience

• Strong troubleshooting ability

• EPA 608 Universal certification

• Ability to work independently and take ownership of assigned work

• Ability to read plans, wiring diagrams, equipment schedules, and technical documentation

• Comfort working on rooftops and climbing ladders

• Valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record

• Professional communication and customer-service skills

• Willingness to work throughout Washington, D.C., Maryland, and occasionally Baltimore or Delaware

Preferred Qualifications

These are valuable, but not all are required:

• Journeyman HVAC license

• VRF or VRV service experience

• Commercial controls or BAS interface experience

• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30

• Manufacturer-specific startup training

• Experience with equipment supported by Havtech or a comparable commercial manufacturer or dealer

Who Fits at Ellington Mechanical

Technical ability matters, but character matters just as much.

We are looking for someone who is:

• Dependable and trustworthy

• Humble, capable, and willing to work as part of a team

• Honest about mistakes and committed to correcting them

• Professional with customers and coworkers

• Comfortable with the flexibility and accountability of a small company

• Interested in responsibility, variety, and long-term growth

Arrogance, poor communication, and a refusal to take ownership will not fit this team.

Schedule and Territory

Work is primarily located throughout the Washington, D.C. and Maryland region. Projects may occasionally extend into Baltimore or Delaware.

The typical day begins early, generally around 6:00–6:30 a.m., and often finishes around 3:00 p.m. There is no formal heavy on-call rotation, although occasional emergency work may arise.

Apply Today

If you are an experienced commercial HVAC technician who can diagnose and repair equipment independently, apply today for a confidential conversation.

Ellington Mechanical is prepared to move quickly. Qualified candidates will begin with a phone conversation, followed by an in-person interview with company ownership. Hiring decisions can typically be made within one to two days.

You should be proficient in:

• Commercial HVAC