Oil and Propane Service Technician
About The Position
F. F. Hitchcock Company is seeking a full-time Oil and Propane Service Technician to join our team in Cheshire, CT. Whether you're a seasoned professional or looking to grow your career through a registered apprenticeship program, you'll find meaningful work, ongoing support, and opportunities to advance your skills. If you're ready to build your future with a company that recognizes and rewards quality workmanship, apply today! F.F. Hitchcock Plumbing, Heating & Cooling began as a general store in 1870. Today, we are still serving our community with the convenience of a one-stop shop for each customer's plumbing, heating, air conditioning, ventilation, and fuel needs. Our mission is to personally know our customers and make sure that they are satisfied with every service we provide. We are a family-owned business that views each member of our team as part of our family. Our management is hands-on and our technicians, fuel delivery team, and support staff are all highly skilled. We offer our team flexible scheduling that provides them with a healthy work-life balance. Additionally, we offer competitive wages, benefits, and perks. Apply to join our tight-knit team today!
Requirements
- Valid driver's license with a clean driving record
- Willingness to participate in the heating season on-call rotation
- Ability to pass a background check
Nice To Haves
- Connecticut B-2 or B-4 license for Tech 2 and above
- G-2 license for gas piping work
- Tech 1 candidates require no license; apprenticeship registration through the Connecticut Department of Labor will be provided
- 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
- Competitive wage of $20-$40 per hour, depending on experience, license, and level
- 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, certifications, license fees, and renewals
- Gas card
- Vehicle maintenance
- Written career ladder with published advancement criteria
- Flexible scheduling
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
