About this role
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