HVAC Start Up Tech

About L&S Mechanical

Headquartered in Richardson, Texas, L&S Mechanical (“L&S”) is a leading tri-trade provider of turnkey plumbing, HVAC, and electrical installation services in the Texas, South Carolina, North Carolina and Georgia residential housing markets. Founded in 1985, L&S serves large production homebuilders in Dallas / Fort Worth, South Dallas, Houston, San Antonio and Austin through its six production warehouses. Previously owned by management, L&S was acquired by The Sterling Group, a leading middle market private equity firm, in September 2021. L&S is the largest plumbing installer in Texas and has significant opportunity to grow its HVAC and electric offerings while also expanding into new geographies through acquisition and growing its nascent home services business.

The company is backed by The Sterling Group, a private equity firm established in 1982. The Sterling Group specializes in acquiring controlling interests in companies across the manufacturing, distribution, and industrial services sectors, focusing on enterprises with valuations typically between $100 million and $1 billion. To date, the firm has sponsored 67 platform buyouts, along with numerous add-on acquisitions, contributing to a total transaction value exceeding $22 billion. Currently, The Sterling Group manages over $9.4 billion in assets. 

Job Summary

As a HVAC service technician at L&S, you will repair and calibrate systems, and replace various components. You will diagnose problems, explain these to customers in clear, non-technical terms, relay costs to customers, and offer alternative solutions. You will order and collect parts once customer gives approval and communicate with supervisor regarding challenges. Your customer skills should be as good as your technical aptitude, and you need to be well-versed in safety precautions. Top candidates are detail-oriented, organized, and friendly. 

General Responsibilities

• Perform warranty and service work to diagnose, repair or replace broken residential HVAC parts and equipment,
• Initiate start-ups for new residential HVAC equipment,
• Utilize iPad/tablet to enter service call solutions for customer files and to acquire daily service call schedule for reviewing and planning efficient workday routes and
• Work alongside industry experts to expand trade knowledge and experience.

Qualifications

• 3+ years prior HVAC service and start up experience for the residential construction industry,
• EPA licensed to start up new HVAC equipment – Universal preferred,
• Valid driver’s license,
• Able to pass background check and drug screen and
• Perform the physical demands of the position: working in indoor and outdoor elements with extreme variation in temperatures and weather conditions (heat, cold, rain, snow); climbing ladders and steep stairs, crawling, standing, stooping, bending, crouching, kneeling, sitting, reaching; able to routinely lift heavy objects more than 50 pounds, and pushing and pulling of objects.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• FSA with debit card
• 401(k) employer match
• Paid Vacation
• PTO
• Paid Holidays
• Annualized reviews for merit increases
• Potential for advancement