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Job Overview

- Company: Northern Wolves Inc.
- Salary/Pay Rate: $110,000 - $130,000 per year + Overtime
- Location: Brooklyn, NY (HQ) with field work across NYC Metro & NJ
- Job/Employment Type: Full-Time, Exempt
- Project Scope: High-quality design-build mechanical installations, controls integration, system start-ups, and commissioning for commercial, retail, hospitality, education, and institutional facilities
- Mandatory Licenses & Certifications: EPA Section 608 Universal Certification, NYC FDNY G-60, NYC FDNY F-60, OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety, NYC Site Safety Training (SST) Card, Valid Driver's License (Clean Record)

The Opportunity

You will take ownership of complex mechanical installations, equipment start-ups, control interlocks, and critical service operations across Northern Wolves Inc.'s active project portfolio. As a senior, hands-on field leader, you will independently troubleshoot, commission, and service commercial HVAC systems while ensuring field crews install equipment to exact engineering specifications. This position provides a dedicated company vehicle, advanced tech tools, and a direct path to driving field operations.

How You Will Make an Impact

- Lead and execute installations, start-ups, and commissioning for complex systems including WSHP, VRF/VRV, RTUs, DOAS, AHUs, and fan coil units.
- Wire, configure, and interlock HVAC equipment, dampers, fans, air curtains, exhaust systems, unit heaters, time clocks, relays, transformers, and contactors.
- Set up, calibrate, and commission Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs), VAV boxes, zone control systems, and leak detection controls.
- Install and integrate critical sensors (CO2, temperature, humidity, pressure, occupancy) and coordinate system handoffs with BMS and controls subcontractors.
- Diagnose and repair complex mechanical,



electrical, and control issues, identifying root causes to deliver long-term solutions.
- Conduct full system start-ups, sequence-of-operation verifications, and punch-list closeouts while partnering with Test & Balance (TAB) contractors and commissioning agents.
- Guide field foremen and installation crews on pre-commissioning prep and upcoming inspection standards.
- Generate clean, accurate service, start-up, and commissioning documentation for clients, GCs, and engineering teams.

Required Qualifications & Experience

- Minimum 7 years of hands-on commercial HVAC experience, including at least 3 years in a Lead or Senior Technician capacity.
- Proven expertise installing, troubleshooting, and commissioning WSHP, VRF, RTU, and DOAS equipment.
- Advanced electrical and controls proficiency—ability to wire, interlock, and troubleshoot equipment schematics independently.
- Demonstrated command of VFDs, VAV systems, control sensors, relays, transformers, and refrigerant safety systems.
- Strong ability to read and interpret mechanical, electrical, and control schematics, engineering drawings, and submittals.
- Superior written and verbal communication skills for compiling technical reports and engaging directly with GCs, architects, owners, and equipment reps.
- Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.

Qualifications & Experience

- Hands-on experience with BMS / Building Automation Systems (Automated Logic, Siemens, Honeywell,



Distech, Tridium/Niagara).
- Factory training/certifications from major manufacturers (Daikin, Mitsubishi, LG, Trane, Carrier, AAON, ClimateMaster).
- Familiarity with NYC commercial building codes and energy initiatives (Local Law 87 and Local Law 97 awareness).
- Bilingual fluency in English and Spanish or Russian.
- Background in training, mentoring, and developing junior field technicians.

Compensation & Benefits

- Competitive salary ranging from $110,000 to $130,000 per year, plus applicable overtime pay.
- Company-provided vehicle (van/truck) with gas card and EZ-Pass.
- 401(k) retirement plan.
- 2 weeks (10 days) of paid vacation after 1 year of continuous service.
- 5 paid sick days per year in compliance with NY Paid Sick Leave laws.
- New York Paid Family Leave benefits and Workers' compensation coverage.
- Paid company-observed holidays.
- Company-provided smartphone and tablet.

About Us

Northern Wolves Inc. is a fast-growing commercial HVAC contractor headquartered in Brooklyn, NY. Serving the NYC Metro and Current Jersey markets, we specialize in high-performance design-build mechanical systems across commercial, retail, hospitality, education, and institutional sectors. Our company culture is rooted in technical excellence, proactive problem-solving, and delivering systems that perform flawlessly from day one.

Northern Wolves Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of , , , (including , expression, and ), parental status, , , , genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or any other status protected by law or regulations. Selection decisions are based strictly on job-related qualifications and merit.

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