Traveling HVAC Technician

Adroit Worldwide Media, Inc.

Santa Ana, CA

Pay: $75,000-$85,000/yr

Shift: Full time

**ABOUT THE COMPANY**

AWM is a technology company transforming retail and other industries through artificial intelligence, computer vision, machine learning, and business automation. Our solutions help businesses improve operational efficiency, increase sales, reduce waste, and deliver better customer experiences.

About the Position

AWM is seeking a hands-on **Traveling HVAC Technician / HVAC Field Technician** with a strong background in heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning systems who is interested in learning and supporting our technology.

Candidates are not expected to have previous experience with AWM’s proprietary systems. Training will be provided on our equipment, technology, installation methods, and operating procedures.

The ideal candidate has commercial or industrial HVAC experience, can read plans and specifications, is comfortable troubleshooting equipment in the field, and is willing to learn new technical systems.

This position requires travel up to **75% of the time**, including overnight and extended trips. When not traveling, the employee will report to AWM’s warehouse in **Santa Ana, California**, where they will assist with HVAC installation, system assembly, testing, and preparation for customer deployments.

**Key Responsibilities**

• Travel to customer and project locations to support HVAC installation, deployment, testing, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
• Install, inspect, maintain, and repair heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning equipment.
• Install and service HVAC components, including air-conditioning units, heat pumps, air handlers, compressors, condensers, evaporators, blowers, motors, thermostats, controls, and ventilation systems.
• Perform HVAC installation and connection work for AWM systems and modular units.
• Read and interpret HVAC plans, mechanical drawings, blueprints, schematics, equipment specifications, and project documentation.
• Perform preventive maintenance, inspections, filter changes, cleaning, adjustments, and system testing.
• Diagnose and repair airflow problems, temperature-control issues, refrigerant leaks, electrical faults, mechanical failures, and equipment malfunctions.
• Test HVAC systems for proper operation, airflow, temperature, pressure, and overall performance.
• Check and document refrigerant pressures, electrical readings, temperature differences, and other system conditions.
• Recover, evacuate, charge, and handle refrigerants in accordance with applicable requirements.
• Install and connect thermostats, sensors, controllers, low-voltage wiring, and related equipment.
• Assist with the installation and testing of AWM technology, including sensors, cameras, servers, network equipment, and related hardware.
• Learn AWM’s proprietary systems, installation standards, and troubleshooting procedures.
• Identify and address safety hazards, code concerns, equipment issues, and installation risks.
• Maintain accurate service records, test results, installation documentation, and equipment information.
• Coordinate HVAC work with plumbing, electrical, production, engineering, implementation, and project teams.
• Communicate project status, material needs, technical concerns, and site conditions to internal team members.
• Complete installations safely, accurately, and according to project schedules.
• Follow applicable mechanical codes, safety procedures, manufacturer requirements, and AWM quality standards.
• Support warehouse production and system assembly in Santa Ana when not assigned to a traveling project.
• Perform other HVAC, mechanical, technical, and production duties as company needs evolve.

**Required Qualifications**

• Professional experience in commercial, industrial, construction, or related HVAC work.
• Strong understanding of heating, ventilation, air-conditioning, airflow, refrigeration, and temperature-control systems.
• Experience installing, maintaining, testing, troubleshooting, and repairing HVAC equipment.
• Ability to read and follow mechanical plans, blueprints, wiring diagrams, schematics, and equipment specifications.
• Knowledge of HVAC electrical systems, thermostats, controls, motors, compressors, and low-voltage wiring.
• Ability to diagnose HVAC problems safely and efficiently using appropriate testing and diagnostic equipment.
• Familiarity with common HVAC hand tools, power tools, gauges, meters, vacuum pumps, and recovery equipment.
• Ability to perform basic sheet-metal, ductwork, piping, brazing, and equipment installation work.
• Willingness to learn AWM’s technology, equipment, and installation processes.
• Ability to travel up to 75% of the time, including overnight and extended trips.
• Ability to work independently at project sites and collaboratively with internal teams.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship.
• Clear verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to maintain a flexible schedule based on customer installations and production de