Commercial HVAC/R Service Technician - Washington, DC Market

Commercial HVAC/R Service Technician Smart Care | Washington, DC Market Full-Time | Field Service Put your troubleshooting skills to work. Smart Care is seeking a skilled Commercial HVAC/R Service Technician to support customers throughout the Washington, DC market. This role is ideal for a technician who takes pride in diagnosing problems accurately, making dependable repairs, and helping customers keep their businesses running. You’ll service commercial heating, cooling, and refrigeration equipment, manage your daily service calls, and communicate clearly with customers and your service team. What You’ll Do Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair commercial HVAC and refrigeration systems. Service equipment such as rooftop units, split systems, heat pumps, walk-in coolers and freezers, reach-in refrigeration, and ice machines. Identify electrical, mechanical, airflow, control, and refrigerant-related issues. Perform preventive maintenance and inspections to improve equipment reliability and catch problems early. Complete repairs safely and verify proper system operation before leaving the job. Explain findings, repair recommendations, and equipment concerns to customers. Document diagnostics, work performed, parts used, and follow-up needs accurately. Coordinate with dispatch, service leadership, and other technicians to keep service calls moving. Follow safety procedures, refrigerant-handling requirements, and applicable codes. Participate in the on-call rotation and respond to emergency service needs as scheduled. What We’re Looking For Hands-on experience servicing and repairing commercial HVAC and refrigeration equipment. Strong troubleshooting skills and the ability to work independently beyond routine maintenance. Working knowledge of refrigeration cycles, electrical circuits, motors, compressors, controls, and airflow. Ability to read wiring diagrams and use diagnostic tools to identify the cause of equipment failures. EPA Section 608 certification appropriate to the equipment serviced; Universal preferred. Valid driver’s license and a driving record that meets company requirements. Clear communication, dependable follow-through, and a professional approach to customer service. Ability to travel throughout the Washington, DC service area and work in commercial equipment spaces, including rooftops and walk-in coolers and freezers. Preferred Qualifications Experience supporting restaurants, hospitality, retail, or other commercial facilities. Experience with both commercial HVAC and refrigeration service. Technical school training, apprenticeship completion, or relevant trade credentials. Familiarity with mobile work-order systems and electronic service documentation. Who Will Succeed Here You’re comfortable owning a service call from diagnosis through repair. You ask questions when needed, share what you know, and take pride in getting the equipment running correctly. You understand that a customer’s downtime matters—and you approach each job with urgency, sound judgment, and attention to detail. Apply today to connect with Smart Care about opportunities in the Washington, DC market. About Smart Care Smart Care is a national repair and service provider for commercial foodservice, refrigeration, and cold storage equipment. Our offering of comprehensive mechanical services includes hot side cooking equipment, stand-alone refrigeration, specialty coffee and beverage, complex rack refrigeration and HVAC. Smart Care is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other protected class status. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. If you need a reasonable accommodation with respect to Smart Care’s application or hiring process due to a disability, please contact the Human Resources department at HR@smartcaresolutions.com .