Commercial HVAC Technician
BGIS
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Job Description
Join Our Team as a Commercial HVAC Technician in Houston, TX. and surrounding areas!
Are you looking for a company that truly cares about your career growth and personal well-being? BGIS ITS is seeking a dedicated Commercial HVAC Technician to join our team in Houston, TX.
About BGIS ITS
BGIS Integrated Technical Services (BGIS ITS) is a service-oriented company with a team of over 500 commercial field technicians in the US and over 7,000 globally. We joined the BGIS group in 2022, a global leader in integrated facility management services. Our focus is on delivering exceptional customer experiences and providing ongoing training and support to our technicians.
Compensation and Benefits
- Competitive Salary: Earn $30-$42 Per hour.
- On-Call Pay: $150 per scheduled on-call shift
- Paid Time Off: Start with 48 hours, increasing to 168 hours with tenure
- Paid Holidays: 7 annually (New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Day after Thanksgiving, Christmas)
- 401(k) Match: 5% employer contribution
- BGIS Kickoff Tech Program – Choose One: $3,500 cash bonus, 40 additional hours of floating holidays, or $1,250 technical training reimbursement
- Company Vehicle: Take-home option available
- Tech Tools: Company-issued cellphone and tablet
- Annual Boot Voucher: Stay equipped with the right gear
- Comprehensive Benefits: Health, life, and disability coverage
- Corporate Discounts: Exclusive perks through ADP
- Career Development: Ongoing technical training and certifications
- Growth Opportunities: Clear paths for advancement and relocation
Your Role
As a Commercial HVAC Technician, you'll:
- Conduct scheduled maintenance, service requests, repairs, and equipment changeouts.
- Work with a support team including dispatchers, coordinators, supervisors, and technical resources.
- Be equipped with a fully stocked service van, iPad, iPhone, and necessary PPE.
Primary Qualifications
- At least 3-6 years of HVAC experience with demonstrated experience in Commercial HVAC
- Position is performed remotely; however, may require travel/driving to client locations for training, meetings and other in-person events.
- Responsible for performing work in accordance with established processes and practices that comply with internal and external requirements including but not limited to environmental, health safety, security, and fire protection.
- Flexibility to work overtime as needed with some travel required.
- EPA Certification required.
- Must be willing to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Must meet enhanced security clearance requirements.
- Subject to drug, background, and driver's license checks
Physical Requirements
- Climb and descend ladders while carrying up to 30 lbs.
- Lift up to 75 lbs. and maneuver in confined spaces i.e., crawlspaces, attics, etc.
Skills
- Service and install new heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems.
- Service and install new ice machines.
- Do routine maintenance on ice machines and refrigeration.
- Assess and troubleshoot commercial HVAC to determine required repairs.
- Inspect and perform equipment repair and replacements.
- Perform routine preventative maintenance and recommend preventative repairs to avoid unplanned downtime.
- Respond to emergency service requests.
- Provides observations about facility, facility mechanical conditions and deficiencies and provides recommendations for enhancement and repair.
- Participates in and assists with facility-related projects.
- Adhere to all safety policies and procedures.
- Able to work on lite commercial equipment.
- Excellent customer service skills
- Completes paperwork in a timely manner.
- Reports to job assignment and work in a timely manner
- Ability to work with minimal supervision.
- Experience with industry software preferable but not required.
Benefits of Working with BGIS ITS
- Company Vehicle, Phone and Tablet provided.
- Competitive Salary
- Health, life, and disability benefits package
- 7 paid holidays – New Year's Day, Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Day after Thanksgiving, and Christmas
- Corporate perks through ADP
- 401K plan with employer match
- Technical training and development opportunities
- Growth and relocation opportunities
Ready to Join Us?
If you're ready to be part of a team that values professionalism, care, and understanding, apply now and take the next step in your career with BGIS ITS.
Think you have what it takes to be a BGIS HVAC Technician? Step into the boots of one of our technicians and experience the job firsthand. You'll see the tools, the technology, the challenges, and the expertise that go into keeping buildings operating at their best.
Our company culture includes a robust mix of sound business practices and employee initiatives that promote personal and professional development, work/life balance, health and wellness and community involvement. The Company is an equal opportunity employer. We believe every employee has the right to work in surroundings that are free from all forms of unlawful discrimination. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, ancestry, creed, marital status, sexual orientation, or Veteran or military status, genetic information or any other basis prohibited by local, state or federal law in the relevant jurisdiction. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to employment, advancement, assignment and training. BGIS is committed to strengthening our diversity through recruiting and retaining minority and women professionals from all backgrounds. Our commitment is consistent with our recognition that it is the outstanding people within BGIS who the source of our strength has always been. We recognize that promoting diversity is an integral component of our continuing quest for organizational excellence. This commitment to Equal Employment Opportunity is made equally as a social responsibility and as an economic and business necessity. Anyone with questions or concerns regarding Equal Employment Opportunity should contact their direct supervisor or the Human Resources Department without fear of retaliation of any kind.
What Most AC & HVAC Job Listings Don't Tell You
General overview for this role type; specifics vary by employer.
HVAC in Texas requires a state license at the company level, and technicians who handle refrigerant need EPA Section 608 certification. Many shops also want NATE certification for higher pay. You can start as an installer helper or entry technician and grow into diagnostics and system design. Pay is often hourly with strong overtime in summer, and service techs frequently earn commission or spiffs on repairs and system sales.
Seasonality drives this trade in Houston. Summer is brutal and busy, with long days, attic heat, and heavy on-call rotations when systems fail. Winter shifts toward heating checks, maintenance plans, and install backlog. New hires underestimate the physical toll of attic and rooftop work in extreme heat. You drive a stocked truck, carry gauges and recovery gear, and stay ready for after-hours emergencies. Steady demand and a shortage of skilled techs keep the field open to anyone who shows up and learns fast.
What to Expect Day-to-Day
General overview for this role type; specifics vary by employer.
A service tech starts with a dispatch list and a truck loaded with common parts. You roll to no-cool calls, check the thermostat, measure refrigerant pressures, test the compressor and capacitor, and inspect the coil and blower. You explain the fault, quote the fix, and get approval before the repair.
Maintenance visits fill much of the shoulder seasons. You clean coils, change filters, flush drain lines, and check amperage so a system does not fail in the next heat wave. Install crews spend the day setting condensers and air handlers, running line sets and ductwork, and brazing connections. Customer trust matters because many repairs are invisible to the homeowner. You document readings, photograph the work, and close the ticket in the field. Expect heat, ladders, tight attics, and a lot of driving between calls, balanced by the satisfaction of restoring cool air on a hundred degree day.
What AC & HVAC Jobs Pay in Houston
Based on Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data for Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX Metro Area (HVAC Mechanics and Installers).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX Metro Area. Median is about $28.34/hr.
Becoming a Licensed HVAC Technician in Texas
HVAC contracting is licensed by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, and the license is held at the company level by a certified technician. Anyone who handles refrigerant needs federal EPA Section 608 certification. Many employers also value NATE certification, which raises pay. You can start as an installer helper with no license, earn your EPA card early, and build toward the ACR technician and then contractor license through documented experience and exams. Summer overtime is common while you climb.
Career Ladder and Pay
- 1 Install Helper / Entry Tech $47,029/yr
Assist installs and maintenance while earning EPA 608 certification.
- 2 Service Technician $58,947/yr
Diagnose and repair systems solo. NATE certification lifts pay.
- 3 Lead Tech / Comfort Advisor $73,902/yr
Handle complex diagnostics, system design, and replacement sales.
- 4 Install Foreman / Estimator $73,902/yr
Run install crews and bid residential and commercial systems.
- 5 HVAC Contractor $83,117/yr
Hold the state license and run your own heating and cooling company.
Licensing paths and timelines are general guidance for this trade in Texas. Confirm current requirements with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation or the relevant state agency.
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