Job role overview

  • Date posted

    May 8, 2026

  • Hiring location

    Schertz

Description

Journeyman Start-up Technician

Mechanical Service, Field Operations

Schertz, TX • Full-Time/Regular

Test and validate mechanical equipment and systems to ensure proper and optimal functioning. Ensure compliance with Southland's quality, safety, and cost-efficiency policies and guidelines are followed on assigned project. Understand and execute project start up and commissioning plan and complete efficiently.

Position Details
  • Assist project management in scheduling and execution of the startup and commissioning process.
  • Understand each project's specific startup and commissioning requirements as defined in the project specifications, contract documents and commissioning plan.
  • Attend job site meetings to properly understand project scope, schedule and issues to be resolved.
  • Create internal commissioning documents needed for project and review project equipment submittal and pertinent manufacturer data.
  • Execute the Field installed verification (FIV), Operational Performance Test (OPT) and Functional performance Test. (FPT)
  • Create, maintain, and support completion of ongoing deficiency log.
  • Follow all company, department, and project specific policies, procedures, standards, etc.
  • Participate in safety activities and follow safety protocols as directed by safety personnel.
  • Participate in job site specific requirements.
  • Perform additional assignments as requested/needed.
Qualifications
  • High school degree or equivalent; successful completion of a trade/technical training program
  • 1 to 5 years' experience in diagnosing and solving operational and/or construction-related problems pertaining to building systems
  • OSHA-10 certification (if not currently certified, must be obtained within six (6) months from date of hire)
  • OSHA-30 certification (if not currently certified, must be obtained within six (6) months from date of hire)
  • Valid Texas Driver License and clean driving record
  • Knowledge of HVAC systems & controls (technology, equipment, design and operational methods – pneumatic and DDC systems)
  • Knowledge of the operations and designs of HVAC systems and related controls (pneumatic and DDC systems)
  • Thorough knowledge of company policies, procedures, and standards
  • Thorough knowledge and understanding of OSHA regulations as well as company safety policies and procedures
  • Excellent organizational and planning skills
  • Ability to identify, troubleshoot and resolve problems.
  • MS Office skills and ability/desire to learn new software
  • Employment is contingent upon satisfying all jobsite-specific access requirements, with no outstanding restrictions from any jobsite or from working with any of Southland's partnering General Contractors, Owners, Customers, etc.
  • Employment is contingent upon active membership in a local trade union.

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