Stratup Tech I

DynaTen, a Comfort Systems USA Company, is seeking a Startup Technician I to join our Startup team. This entry-level position supports the startup, testing, troubleshooting, and documentation of mechanical, electrical, and control systems on commercial construction projects.

The Startup Technician I will typically work under the guidance of more experienced Startup Technicians, Startup leadership, project teams, and trade partners. This role is ideal for someone with hands-on field, construction, installation, or service experience who has a basic understanding of equipment operation, electrical hookups, mechanical systems, and how equipment is controlled.

DynaTen offers professional development, manufacturer training, field-based learning, and long-term career growth in a client-focused environment.

Experience Requirement

0 to 3 years of direct startup, commissioning, service, construction, installation, or related field experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with startup activities for commercial HVAC and mechanical systems.
• Support jobsite inspections before startup to help verify installation is consistent with manufacturer instructions, project requirements, and startup procedures.
• Assist with functional testing, operational checks, and system verification.
• Work under supervision to help identify installation, control, electrical, or mechanical issues that may affect equipment startup.
• Assist with troubleshooting when needed and escalate issues to more experienced technicians or supervisors.
• Review basic drawings, submittals, wiring diagrams, and sequence of operations with guidance.
• Complete startup documentation clearly, accurately, and in a timely manner.
• Recommend improvements to startup forms, checklists, or documentation when opportunities are identified.
• Communicate professionally with project teams, trade partners, contractors, and internal team members.
• Follow all safety, environmental, and quality procedures.
• Participate in training, technical meetings, and jobsite coordination as needed.
• Develop working knowledge of commercial HVAC equipment, controls, electrical components, and mechanical operations.

Technical Knowledge and Skills

• Basic understanding of mechanical equipment operation.
• Basic understanding of electrical hookups, disconnects, starters, relays, transformers, and control wiring.
• Basic exposure to HVAC controls and how equipment is enabled, commanded, safetied, and monitored.
• Ability to learn equipment startup procedures and manufacturer requirements.
• Ability to read and interpret basic drawings, equipment schedules, submittals, and wiring diagrams with support.
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and project documentation systems.
• Ability to communicate issues clearly and ask appropriate questions.
• Positive attitude, willingness to learn, and commitment to quality and safety.

Required Qualifications

• 0 to 3 years of related field experience.
• Hands-on construction, installation, service, mechanical, electrical, or controls-related experience preferred.
• Ability to work under supervision and follow established procedures.
• Ability to complete accurate startup documentation.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Commitment to safety, integrity, and quality.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check.
• EPA certification required or must be obtained after hire.
• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 required or must be obtained after hire.

Preferred Qualifications

• Commercial HVAC, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, controls, or service experience.
• Exposure to Procore, CxAlloy, Microsoft Project, or similar project documentation tools.
• Basic knowledge of air handling units, pumps, fans, VFDs, sensors, actuators, and control devices.
• Manufacturer training or trade school experience.

A level I Startup Technician should have exposure to the following, and other, typical equipment and systems:

• Air handling units
• Rooftop units
• Split systems
• Chilled water systems
• Hot water systems
• Pumps
• Exhaust fans
• Supply fans
• VFDs
• Economizers
• Control valves
• Dampers and actuators
• Temperature, humidity, and pressure sensors
• DDC controls
• Data center cooling equipment
• Evaporative cooling systems