Service & Maintenance Technician – HVAC and Water Heating
About The Position
Eco Performance Builders has spent 16 years helping Bay Area homeowners and affordable housing providers make their homes more comfortable, efficient, and healthy. We specialize in whole-home energy retrofits: heat pumps, heat pump water heaters, insulation, air sealing, ductwork, and electrification. We've grown entirely by referral, and we're known for doing the job right the first time. We're growing our service department and need a skilled technician who can work confidently on both modern inverter heat pump systems and existing heating equipment, including gas furnaces, floor furnaces, and wall furnaces.
Requirements
- 3+ years of residential HVAC service experience
- Experience diagnosing inverter/variable-speed heat pumps, including error codes, sensors, inverter boards, and communication issues
- Hands-on experience with gas furnaces, including wall and floor furnaces
- Solid electrical troubleshooting skills: controls, boards, motors, and capacitors
- EPA 608 certification (Universal preferred)
- Valid California driver's license and clean driving record
- Professional, respectful, and comfortable working in occupied homes with a wide range of customers
- Self-motivated and organized, able to manage your own schedule
Nice To Haves
- Experience with heat pump water heaters is a strong plus
- Manufacturer training or certifications (Mitsubishi, Daikin, Fujitsu, Carrier, etc.)
- Experience handling manufacturer warranty claims
- BPI, combustion safety, or NATE certifications
- Experience with utility, CCA, or energy efficiency programs
- Bilingual (Spanish or other languages)
Responsibilities
- Diagnose, repair, and maintain inverter heat pump systems, ducted and ductless/mini-splits
- Perform manufacturer warranty service on heat pumps and heat pump water heaters, including: diagnosis, parts replacement, and warranty documentation
- Install, service, and troubleshoot issues with heat pump water heaters
- Service and repair gas forced-air furnaces, floor furnaces, and wall furnaces
- Troubleshoot and repair tank and tankless water heaters (gas and electric)
- Perform combustion safety testing, including CO, draft, and gas-leak checks, and identify hazards
- Perform seasonal maintenance and system tune-ups
- Commission and verify system performance using our digital tools
- Document work clearly with photos, notes, and readings
- Explain findings and options to homeowners in plain language
- Flag opportunities for efficiency upgrades or electrification when appropriate
- Keep your service vehicle stocked, organized, and maintained
Benefits
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k)
- Paid time off and sick leave
- Company vehicle, phone, and tablet
- Tools and test equipment provided
- Paid training, including manufacturer training on the inverter heat pump and heat pump water heater brands we install
- Steady, year-round work with a stable, referral-driven company
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
