HVAC Service Technician

Midwestern Mechanical•Spencer, IA

54d

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. The position assembles, installs, maintains, and repairs HVAC 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. Work takes place in residential, commercial, industrial, and public settings, indoors and outdoors, and may involve all weather conditions, elevated areas, and loud noise.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Competence, dependability, organization, and a team-oriented approach.
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 the work locations.
Ability to legally operate a motor vehicle and travel to job sites in multiple states.
Fine motor skills and hand and arm strength to grip, handle, and operate tools.
Ability to lift and operate power tools, including overhead, work at heights using ladders, scissor lifts, or similar equipment, and lift and carry up to 80 pounds.
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.
Ability to work assigned schedules as required by job demands.

Nice To Haves

Field experience with residential and commercial HVAC systems.
Experience with residential and/or commercial boilers.

Responsibilities

Perform work safely and follow company and site-specific safety policies; wear required personal protective equipment and monitor the safety of coworkers.
Diagnose malfunctions in a variety of HVAC systems.
Repair, install, and service iron, steel, copper, and PVC piping systems.
Inspect equipment, structures, and materials to identify defects or causes of failure.
Operate hand tools, power tools, and other equipment safely and appropriately.
Analyze information, evaluate options, and make sound decisions to resolve issues.
Maintain high-quality standards while completing assigned work.
Respond to emergency service calls addressing immediate safety or operational concerns.
Explain service findings and pricing clearly to customers and collect payment according to company procedures.
Write detailed reports for each job carried out 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.