Oil and Propane Service Technician

F. F. Hitchcock Company • Cheshire, CT

1d • Onsite

About The Position

F. F. Hitchcock Company is seeking a full-time Oil and Propane Service Technician to join our team in Cheshire, CT. This role offers meaningful work, ongoing support, and opportunities to advance skills, suitable for both seasoned professionals and those looking to grow through a registered apprenticeship program. The company values quality workmanship and offers a competitive wage and comprehensive benefits package. F.F. Hitchcock Plumbing, Heating & Cooling, a family-owned business since 1870, provides a one-stop shop for plumbing, heating, air conditioning, ventilation, and fuel needs, prioritizing customer satisfaction and a family-like team environment with flexible scheduling and competitive compensation.

Requirements

• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
• Connecticut B-2 or B-4 license for Tech 2 and above.
• G-2 license for gas piping work.
• Willingness to participate in the heating season on-call rotation.
• Tech 1 candidates require no license; apprenticeship registration through the Connecticut Department of Labor will be provided.
• Ability to pass a background check.

Nice To Haves

• Combination of B-4 and G-2 licenses.
• Strong combustion analysis skills using instruments.
• Steam and boiler experience.
• Oil-to-propane and oil-to-heat-pump conversion experience.
• S-2 or D-2 licensing.
• Technicians licensed in Massachusetts or Rhode Island who are interested in Connecticut reciprocity.

Responsibilities

• Perform combustion testing and system adjustments with specialized instruments.
• Complete annual cleanings and preventive maintenance.
• Assist with tank work and fuel conversions.
• Restore heat for customers during the coldest days of the year.
• Handle increasingly complex systems.
• Tackle challenging boiler and steam issues (at Fuel Service Tech 3 level).
• Resolve recurring callbacks (at Fuel Service Tech 3 level).
• Help develop the next generation of technicians (at Fuel Service Tech 3 level).

Benefits

• Company vehicle provided
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Uniforms supplied
• Education assistance
• Growth opportunities
• Mentor/Apprentice Program
• MyCTSavings retirement program
• Company-paid licensing, certifications, and renewals
• Company-paid training
• Gas card
• Vehicle maintenance
• Written career ladder with published advancement criteria
• Flexible scheduling

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed