# HVAC Start Up Technician

> Dave Jones LLC · Madison, United States · Full-time · Posted 2026-05-20

**Workplace:** on_site

**Department:** HVAC

## Description

**About Dave Jones, LLC**

At **Dave Jones, Inc.**, we’re growing our Commercial New Construction teams. As an HVAC Start Up Technician, you’ll play a key role in shaping projects and building a legacy of quality work. If you enjoy Quality work and seeing challenges daily, this will be a great role for you.

_**Compensation:**_ $40 - 46/hr + PTO/Paid Holidays + Company Vehicle/Fuel Card

**Our Ideal Team Player Mindset**

At Dave Jones, we believe the best teams are built on three essential qualities:

-   **Humble:** You put the team’s success above your own ego, value feedback, and are always willing to learn.
-   **Hungry:** You are self-motivated, take initiative, and are eager to go the extra mile for your team and our clients.
-   **People Smart:** You communicate clearly, listen actively, and foster positive relationships with coworkers, apprentices, and clients.

**Job Summary:** 

The HVAC Start Up Technician is responsible for diagnosing, starting up, and testing out HVAC equipment on projects (split systems, mini-splits, package systems, and roof top units on Commercial Construction projects. 

COMMUTE:

-   This role requires you to commute to both Milwaukee and Madison based jobs, you must be comfortable driving anywhere.

**Position Description:**  

-   Proficient in diagnosing, starting up, and testing HVAC Equipment on Commercial construction projects (split systems, mini-splits, package systems, and rooftop units. 

-   Skilled in service repairs, register installations and providing white glove service in finished and occupied units / homes.  

-   Comprehensive understanding of refrigerant troubleshooting and code-compliant HVAC systems. 

-   Competent in the installation of ductwork, gas piping, condensate piping, and venting, as well as blueprint reading and layout from pre-designed or custom plans. 

-   Responsible for pre-planning and communicating material needs to ensure on-time delivery and availability. 

-   Responsible for training field crews in both structural and technical aspects of the industry. 

-   Strong knowledge of all job phases, ensuring HVAC systems are installed effectively in coordination with other trades. 

-   Actively supports and enforces DJI Safety Culture by maintaining safe jobsite conditions and holding crew accountable to safety policies. 
-   Communicating outstanding start ups, reporting status of start ups
-   Properly filling out start up forms, proper documentation of start ups

## Requirements

-   Valid Driver’s License 
-   High School Diploma or Equivalent  
-   6+ Years of HVAC Construction Experience or have successfully completed the HVAC Apprenticeship 
-   EPA Certification

## Benefits

-   Vehicle + Fuel Card
-   Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
-   Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
-   Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
-   Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
-   Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
-   Short Term & Long Term Disability
-   Training & Development
-   Wellness Resources
-   Company Vehicle + Fuel Card

## Apply

[Apply at Dave Jones LLC](https://apply.workable.com/dave-jones-llc/j/A50A75D781/apply)

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