Field HVAC Technician

Axis Portable Air•Cudahy, WI

1d•$28 - $40

About The Position

The Field HVAC Technician installs, services, repairs, and maintains portable HVAC equipment at customer sites for scheduled work and emergency events. The role includes preventative maintenance, annual inspections, troubleshooting damaged equipment, and preparing equipment to be rent-ready. Technicians also receive equipment at the company warehouse, operate a forklift, and maintain accurate inventory. The technician mentors junior team members, takes on complex projects, communicates job notes and progress updates, and uses company-provided technology to keep records organized. The position requires maintaining clean equipment and organized vehicles, following uniform standards, and providing professional customer service. Work includes a regular schedule and rotating on-call shifts for emergencies, including nights, weekends, and holidays. Overtime opportunities increase during peak summer and winter seasons. The technician transports equipment to customer sites, works independently or with a teammate, and performs work in settings ranging from retail stores to construction projects and manufacturing plants. When not traveling, the technician works at the branch testing, repairing, and preparing equipment.

Requirements

At least 3 years of HVAC installation, maintenance, or repair experience.
EPA Type 2 or Universal certification to handle refrigerants.
Proficiency with electrical meters, vacuum pumps, refrigerant retrieval equipment, combustion analyzers, and oxygen acetylene torches.
Ability to diagnose low-voltage and high-voltage electrical circuits.
Ability to understand, interpret, and diagnose line- and low-voltage wiring schematics.
A clean 5-year driving record.
Ability to obtain and maintain a DOT medical card.
Ability to lift, push, or pull 40 or more pounds and comfort working on ladders.
Effective communication and problem-solving skills, a professional demeanor, and ability to mentor others and interact with clients.
Comfort using mobile devices, tablets, and laptops; ability to navigate apps, complete digital records, and communicate with customers and team members.
Availability for rotating on-call shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Nice To Haves

Experience with portable or commercial HVAC systems.
At least 1 year as a Delivery & Install Technician or in a similar role.
Experience diagnosing and adjusting natural gas-, LP gas-, and fuel oil-fired equipment.
At least 2 years of commercial driving experience.
Experience driving box trucks or sprinter vans and pulling a trailer.
Desire to deepen HVAC diagnostic and service expertise and take on increasingly complex responsibilities.

Responsibilities

Install, service, and repair portable HVAC equipment at customer sites for emergency and scheduled events.
Perform preventative maintenance and annual inspections, troubleshoot and repair damaged equipment, and prepare equipment to be rent-ready.
Receive equipment at the warehouse, operate a forklift to handle materials, and maintain accurate inventory.
Mentor junior technicians and take on complex projects requiring advanced HVAC knowledge.
Communicate detailed job notes and progress updates with the team using company-provided technology.
Keep equipment clean, maintain organized vehicles, follow uniform standards, and provide professional customer service.
Transport equipment to customer sites, sometimes alone and sometimes with a teammate.
At the branch, test, repair, and prepare equipment for future jobs.
Participate in rotating on-call shifts for emergency client requests, including nights, weekends, and holidays.