HVAC Maintenance Trainee - Sales

Howard Air•Phoenix, AZ

About The Position

Howard Air is hiring an HVAC Maintenance Trainee - Sales to develop the technical and sales skills needed for a career in HVAC maintenance and sales. The role emphasizes customer service and recommending products and services that improve clients’ comfort and safety. The company provides 10 weeks of paid training, with a company vehicle provided upon graduation. The position is described as hourly plus commission, with potential first-year earnings of $50,000–$80,000. Trainees learn to perform routine maintenance on residential heating and air conditioning systems, use tools to inspect, repair, and maintain HVAC equipment, and communicate professionally with clients. The work involves residential settings, including attics and crawl spaces, and frequent physical activity. Howard Air describes flexible work schedules and offers benefits and growth potential.

Requirements

Strong communication and sales skills, including comfort recommending services to meet client needs.
Customer-service orientation and ability to foster trust and long-term client relationships.
Ability to understand and follow directions, be punctual, and work with a high degree of integrity.
Ability to regularly use hands, arms, and voice for tasks and client interactions.
Ability to work in attics, crawl spaces, and other residential spaces and engage in frequent physical activity.

Responsibilities

Recommend products and services that address clients’ needs and enhance comfort and safety.
Perform routine maintenance on residential heating and air conditioning systems.
Operate tools to inspect, repair, and maintain HVAC systems, including furnaces and condenser units.
Communicate professionally with clients and demonstrate integrity and respect.
Identify opportunities to improve clients’ HVAC systems.