VRF Commissioning & Controls Field Technician

Shape High‑Performance Buildings Across Southern California

At DMG (an Ambient Company), you’ll put your hands on the newest commercial HVAC technology and see your work come to life in hospitals, offices, and other mission‑critical spaces. With 150+ teammates across Orange County, Los Angeles, and surrounding areas, we blend big‑company resources with a close‑knit, family feel. We offer an excellent benefits package, competitive pay, and a culture that values craftsmanship and care.

A Day in the Life

Your morning starts with a startup checklist for a new VRF install in Orange County. By mid‑day, you’re on a rooftop, interpreting a wiring schematic and programming a touchscreen controller. You collaborate with the installing contractor to fine‑tune setpoints, document findings in a service report, then submit startup documentation for warranty registration before heading to your next site to troubleshoot a communications issue on a BMS network.

What You’ll Do

• Serve as the on‑site startup technician for multiple manufacturers on commercial projects.
• Troubleshoot and validate control system installations on Daikin, AAON, and LG commercial HVAC systems.
• Apply strong reasoning and logic to isolate faults; coordinate directly with the original installers to resolve issues.
• Program new control systems using touchscreens and laptops; verify proper sequences of operation.
• Read and interpret wiring diagrams and equipment manuals to expedite commissioning and repairs.
• Document actions, test results, and resolutions in detailed service reports; complete and submit all startup paperwork for warranty.
• Perform preventive maintenance, routine servicing, and repairs as needed.
• Perform other duties and assignments while maintaining regular, reliable attendance.

Knowledge & Abilities

• HVAC trade practices, industry standards, and refrigeration system theory.
• Materials, methods, and tools for installation, operation, and repair of commercial HVAC/R systems.
• Electrical theory as applied to common HVAC equipment and controls.
• Ability to read/interpret manuals and HVAC wiring schematics.
• Brazing and soldering techniques; applicable health and safety regulations.
• Basic record‑keeping and proper storage/handling of tools, materials, and supplies.

Advanced Technical Expertise

• LG and AAON commercial systems, and commercial package units.
• VRF systems with expert‑level understanding of refrigerant properties.
• HVAC controls systems and advanced troubleshooting.
• Automated temperature control systems; BMS communication systems and functionality.
• Modern, computer‑based HVAC platforms; proficiency with email, internet applications, basic office software, and computer networking.

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or G.E.D.
• Two years of HVAC training program.

Licenses & Certifications

• Valid California License.
• Active EPA Universal Technician Certification.

Compensation & Benefits

$40–$65 per hour DOE. We offer excellent health benefits, a 401(k) plan, Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, and flexible scheduling.

About Ambient

Ambient is a collective of HVAC design and implementation experts, each entity esteemed in their respective regions, with decades of experience. Our experts merge craft with care, delivering safety, comfort, and highly efficient, sustainable solutions for spaces that matter most: healthcare, commercial, and residential. We have over 1k employees across the US and Canada.