Commercial HVAC Service & Retrofit Technician

Columbus, OH | Take-Home Vehicle + Paid Drive Time + Daily Overtime

If you enjoy taking aging or unreliable HVAC systems and replacing them with solutions that work the way they should, we should talk.

Perfection Group is hiring an experienced Commercial HVAC Service & Retrofit Technician to support project work throughout Columbus and Dayton. This position will be based primarily in Columbus, with regular travel to customer and project locations in the Dayton market.

This is a hands-on field role for someone who understands commercial HVAC service, equipment replacement, and retrofit installation. You’ll work with project teams and customers to remove existing equipment, install new systems, resolve field conditions, and deliver safe, organized, high-quality projects with minimal rework.

Relocation assistance may be available for qualified candidates.

What You’ll Get

• Competitive hourly pay based on experience and technical capabilities

• Overtime paid after eight hours worked in a day

• Double time for work performed on observed holidays and between midnight and 6:00 a.m.

• Paid drive time after the first 30 minutes of your commute each way

• Take-home company vehicle with fuel, maintenance, and operating costs paid by Perfection Group

• Additional compensation for qualifying on-call or after-hours work

• Company-provided major tools, technology, uniforms, and PPE

• Safety boot reimbursement

• Paid company and manufacturer technical training

• Company-paid medical coverage for associate-only plans

• Dental and vision coverage

• Company-paid life insurance

• Company-paid short- and long-term disability coverage

• Paid time off and paid parental leave

• Floating holiday

• 401(k) with company match

• Annual profit sharing

• Employee referral bonus program

• Year-round commercial project work

• Opportunities to expand your installation, startup, and project-leadership skills

The Work

You’ll service, replace, and retrofit commercial and industrial HVAC systems at customer facilities throughout Columbus, Dayton, and the surrounding areas.

Equipment and systems may include:

• Rooftop and packaged units

• Boilers and hydronic systems

• Chillers and chilled-water systems

• Air-handling units

• Condensers and cooling towers

• Variable air volume systems

• Water-source heat pumps

• Commercial piping and ductwork systems

• HVAC controls and electrical components

Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading and performing commercial HVAC equipment replacements and retrofit installations

• Evaluating existing equipment and helping determine practical repair or replacement solutions

• Removing existing equipment and preparing job sites for new installations

• Installing and modifying sheet-metal ductwork

• Installing refrigerant, natural-gas, and hydronic piping

• Performing brazing, soldering, welding, and pipefitting

• Completing high- and low-voltage electrical connections

• Assisting with equipment rigging, lifting, setting, alignment, and final placement

• Installing duct and pipe insulation

• Reading and interpreting blueprints, mechanical drawings, wiring diagrams, project specifications, and equipment submittals

• Inspecting, testing, and supporting the startup of completed installations

• Troubleshooting mechanical, electrical, refrigeration, piping, and controls-related field issues

• Coordinating with customers, project managers, subcontractors, vendors, and other trades

• Identifying job-site concerns early and communicating material, scheduling, access, or scope needs promptly

• Completing project documentation accurately and on time

• Maintaining an organized and safe job site, company vehicle, tools, materials, and assigned equipment

What You Bring

• Three or more years of commercial HVAC installation, retrofit, or service experience

• Hands-on experience replacing commercial mechanical equipment

• Working knowledge of electrical connections, refrigerant piping, hydronic piping, brazing, sheet metal, and rigging

• Ability to read and work from mechanical drawings, wiring diagrams, specifications, and equipment submittals

• Ability to troubleshoot field conditions and develop safe, practical solutions

• Clear, professional communication with customers, project leaders, subcontractors, vendors, and teammates

• Ability to work independently while remaining aligned and accountable to the broader project team

• Strong ownership of materials, tools, documentation, schedules, and assigned responsibilities

• Commitment to safe, accurate, high-quality work

• Flexibility to support project schedules and travel between the Columbus and Dayton markets

• Valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record

Universal EPA Section 608 certification is preferred. Completion of an HVAC trade-school program, apprenticeship, or equivalent technical training is also preferred. Comparable commercial field experience will be considered.

You do not need to be an expert in every piece of equipment or every installation discipline listed above. We’re interested in experienced commercial HVAC professionals with solid fundamentals, strong problem-solving ability, and pride in delivering a finished project that works properly.

Why Perfection Group?

We believe skilled technicians should be trusted, supported, equipped, and given opportunities to keep growing.

For 75 years, Perfection Group has designed, built, and improved facility comfort, efficiency, and health for commercial and industrial customers. Today, we remain a third-generation, family-owned company committed to technical excellence, personalized service, and developing our people.

Our work is guided by four Core Values: Do What’s Right, Work Together, Be Transparent, and Build Loyalty.

If you’re an experienced commercial HVAC professional who takes pride in transforming aging systems into safe, reliable, high-performing solutions, apply today. We’d like to meet you.

Perfection Group is an equal opportunity employer.