Mountain Mechanical NY is a commercial VRF and HVAC contractor headquartered in East Patchogue, serving Manhattan, the outer boroughs, Long Island, Westchester, and parts of New Jersey. Owner Peter Montana has 40+ years in the trade, and we’re hiring across three roles: VRF Lead Technicians, Service Technicians, and Apprentices. Home dispatch, W-2 with full benefits, paid factory training across all five major VRF brands.
Careers at Mountain Mechanical
Why Work at Mountain Mechanical
- Owner-led shop. Peter Montana has 40+ years in the trade and runs the company from East Patchogue. Decisions get made fast, and you talk to people, not layers.
- Real VRF work, not a side line. We’ve been on the heaviest VRF jobs in NYC and Long Island. Recent and past projects include Arverne by the Sea, The Tides, Bloomberg, and Harlem River Houses.
- Factory-certified across the major brands. Daikin VRV Best Practices, VRV Architecture, TC5i Installation, Low GWP, plus LG, Mitsubishi, Fujitsu, and Samsung VRF. All brand training is paid and on the clock.
- Fully licensed. Mechanical, plumbing, and electrical (restricted). Licensed, bonded, and insured in New York State.
- Commercial only. No residential service calls. You work on commercial buildings: Manhattan high-rises, hotels, industrial, retail, mixed-use.
- Home dispatch. Start and end the day at your residence or the assigned job site. Almost no reason to come into the main office.
- Wide route, home base on Long Island. All five boroughs of NYC, western Long Island, Westchester, and parts of New Jersey.
Compensation, Benefits, and Time Off
Same package across all three roles — W-2 with real benefits.
- Pay. Competitive, depending on what you bring. Performance bonus and incentive on top of base for exceptional performance.
- 401(k). 3.5% employer match.
- Health insurance. 50% employer coverage.
- Time off. 2 weeks pooled PTO year one (vacation and sick combined), increasing with tenure. Federal holidays paid.
- Vehicle and cards (lead and service techs). Company truck, gas card, and company credit card from day one. Truck and gas card are work use only, no personal errands.
- Tools. Hand tools, brand-specific diagnostic tools, and uniforms provided. Company replaces lost or broken tools — tools must be kept in good working condition.
- Training. Paid factory training across Daikin, Mitsubishi, LG, Fujitsu, and Samsung. All on the clock.
How We Develop Our Techs
Every cert we require, we help you earn. The training stack is real, paid, and on the clock.
- EPA 608. Required for service work. We cover exam fees and give you study time on the clock if you don’t have it yet.
- OSHA 30. Required across all roles. Provided if you don’t have it.
- Factory training across all five major VRF brands. Daikin VRV (Best Practices, Architecture, TC5i Installation, Low GWP), Mitsubishi City Multi, LG Multi V, Fujitsu Airstage, Samsung DVM. Every brand you add expands the kind of work we can put in front of you.
- FDNY refrigeration cert. Required for Manhattan lead work. We cover the prep course and exam.
- Mentor pairing. Apprentices ride along with a lead from day one. Service techs get pulled into lead-level work the moment they’re ready. Lead techs are expected to coach the tier below them.
- Clear progression. Apprentice to Service Tech in 18-24 months. Service Tech to Lead Tech as fast as you can prove it. No artificial ceilings, no waiting for someone above you to retire.
If you’re a strong commercial HVAC tech without VRF, you’d come in as a Service Tech and we’d train you up across the brands. If you’re a sharp generalist with mechanical aptitude and no certs at all, we’ll put you in the Apprentice path and get you there.
Open Roles
1. VRF Lead Technician
Active opening. Senior role.
The deal: Competitive pay, depending on what you can actually do. Full W-2 benefits package above.
What you’ll do
- Lead VRF service work across Daikin VRV, Mitsubishi City Multi, LG Multi V, Fujitsu Airstage, and Samsung DVM.
- Run service calls solo. Lead a small crew when the job calls for it.
- Help build out the Mountain Mechanical service department.
- Coordinate directly with the owner on dispatch, parts, and customer relationships.
What we’re looking for
- 7-10 years verifiable on VRF. References will be called.
- Daikin certified.
- LG certified.
- AAON certified is a plus.
- EPA 608.
- OSHA 30 (provided if you don’t have it).
- Valid driver’s license with a clean MVR.
- FDNY refrigeration cert for Manhattan work (or willingness to obtain).
- Full command of VRF tools, protocols, comm software, BMS.
- Computer literate.
How to apply: Email a resume and current certs to careers@mountainmechanicalny.com. If you’re with a competitor and don’t want it known you’re looking, we’ll keep it quiet.
2. Service Technician (Commercial VRF / HVAC)
Active opening. Backfill priority.
The deal: Competitive pay, commensurate with experience and certs. Full W-2 benefits package above.
What you’ll do
- Diagnostic, service, and maintenance work on commercial VRF systems across Daikin VRV, Mitsubishi City Multi, LG Multi V, Fujitsu Airstage, and Samsung DVM platforms.
- Refrigerant leak detection and repair, BC and branch controller diagnostics, compressor and outdoor unit work, indoor unit and controls service.
- Ancillary commercial HVAC: rooftop units, split systems, chillers and cooling towers, BMS-integrated work.
- Site visits across NYC metro, Long Island, Westchester, Rockland, and parts of New Jersey.
What we’re looking for
- 3+ years commercial service experience. RTUs, split systems, chillers and cooling towers, controls and BMS basics all qualify.
- VRF experience preferred but not required. We pay for factory training.
- EPA 608 (Universal preferred).
- OSHA 30 (provided if you don’t have it).
- Valid driver’s license with a clean MVR.
- Daikin and LG cert experience a plus. The more brand certs the better.
How to apply: Email a resume and current certs to careers@mountainmechanicalny.com.
3. Apprentice / Helper
Active opening. Multiple seats.
The deal: Hourly, commensurate with experience. W-2 benefits package above. Clear 18-24 month path to full Service Technician.
What you’ll do
- Ride along with a lead tech in the field from day one.
- Learn diagnostic procedures, refrigerant handling, controls work, and brand-specific VRF tools across all five major platforms.
- Build toward EPA 608 Universal and brand-specific certifications on the clock — company pays for it.
- Progress to full Service Technician role over 18 to 24 months.
What we’re looking for
- Strong work ethic. Reliable, on time, willing to learn.
- Mechanical aptitude. Some hands-on experience is a plus but not required.
- Valid driver’s license with a clean MVR.
- Comfortable working in commercial buildings across NYC metro.
Note: Apprentices are paired with a lead during the 18-24 month progression, so no individual truck during the apprenticeship.
How to apply: Email a brief intro and any background to careers@mountainmechanicalny.com.
How to Apply
Send a resume (or a brief intro for the apprentice role) and any current certifications to careers@mountainmechanicalny.com. If you’d rather call first, the office line is 833-504-4822 (833-504-HVAC).
We respond to every applicant. Discretion is standard if you’re currently employed by a competitor.
About Mountain Mechanical
Mountain Mechanical NY, Inc. is a commercial VRF and HVAC contractor based in East Patchogue, New York. Owner Peter Montana has 40+ years in the trade and has been on the heaviest VRF jobs in NYC and Long Island for decades. The company is mechanical, plumbing, and electrical (restricted) licensed in New York State.
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Apply to Mountain Mechanical
Send your resume to careers@mountainmechanicalny.com, or call the office at 833-504-4822 (833-504-HVAC).