HVAC Service Technician

Midwestern Mechanical•Spencer, IA

About The Position

The HVAC Service Technician performs service, repair, installation, and maintenance of HVAC systems as assigned by the Service Manager. The role emphasizes quality workmanship, safety, productivity, and customer satisfaction. Technicians work independently and collaboratively, and provide guidance and hands-on training to apprentices. They assemble, install, maintain, and repair systems according to project specifications, manufacturer guidelines, and applicable building and mechanical codes. Systems may include hydronic piping and boilers, furnaces, air-conditioning units, and rooftop HVAC equipment in residential, commercial, and industrial environments. The position involves work in residential, commercial, industrial, and public environments, indoors and outdoors, and exposure to changing and extreme weather, noise, heights, and construction-site conditions. Required safety equipment includes PPE and, when needed, respirators; hearing protection is provided and required in loud environments. A pre-employment drug screen is required. Midwestern Mechanical is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Competent, dependable, organized, and team-oriented.
Strong verbal communication skills and basic computer proficiency.
Solid understanding of basic math, architectural plans, drawings, and mechanical designs.
Ability to follow directions and complete tasks with minimal supervision.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively to meet performance goals.
Strong customer service skills and a problem-solving mindset.
Valid state and/or city licenses required for work locations.
Ability to legally operate a motor vehicle and travel to job sites in multiple states.
Fine motor skills and hand/arm strength for gripping, handling, and operating tools.
Ability to lift and operate power tools, including overhead, and to lift and carry up to 80 lbs.
Ability to work at heights using ladders, scissor lifts, or similar equipment.
Ability to stand, walk, climb, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, push, pull, twist, grasp, and perform repetitive motions throughout the workday.
Ability to see with 20/20 vision, natural or corrected, hear normally, and communicate effectively.
Ability to work in extreme environmental conditions, including heat, cold, dust, fumes, noise, oils, and vibrations.
Ability to wear required safety equipment, including respirators, and safely navigate construction sites with uneven surfaces, debris, floor openings, heights, and limited lighting.

Nice To Haves

Field experience in residential and commercial HVAC systems.
Boiler experience in residential and/or commercial applications.

Responsibilities

Perform work safely, follow company and site-specific safety policies, wear required PPE, and monitor the safety of fellow team members.
Diagnose malfunctions in a variety of HVAC systems.
Repair, install, and service piping systems, including iron, steel, copper, and PVC.
Inspect equipment, structures, and materials to identify defects or sources of failure.
Operate hand tools, power tools, and other equipment safely and appropriately.
Analyze information, evaluate options, and make sound decisions to resolve issues while maintaining high-quality standards.
Respond to emergency service calls involving immediate safety or operational concerns.
Explain service findings and pricing clearly to customers and collect payment according to company procedures.
Write detailed descriptive reports for each job completed daily.
Follow direction from the Service Manager, Foreman, and Superintendent.
Provide daily guidance and on-the-job training to assigned apprentices, including instruction, coaching, and feedback.
Contribute to positive morale and teamwork.
Work assigned schedules as required by job demands.