HVAC Helper

Job Title: HVAC Technician 2 / Flooring Solutions Technician (Level 2)

ENTRY LEVEL POSITION TO GAIN INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily check-ins and coordination meetings with leadership to review schedules, deliveries, and service priorities.

• Deliver and install rented HVAC equipment and flooring solutions equipment, including industrial scrubbers, concrete grinders, and floor sweepers, at customer sites.

• Drive company vehicles and box trucks safely to customer locations across North Carolina, South Carolina, and occasionally bordering areas of Tennessee and Virginia, including trips up to approximately 2.5 to 3 hours away.

• Perform basic setup and configuration of delivered equipment, including plugging in units, verifying proper operation, and addressing any immediate issues on-site.

• Train authorized operators and customers on the safe and correct use, operation, and basic care of rented HVAC and flooring equipment.

• Use forklifts, telehandlers, and other material handling equipment, when available and qualified, to safely load and unload HVAC units and other rental equipment.

• Assist with unloading equipment at customer sites and at the facility, following all safety procedures and using appropriate material handling tools.

• Troubleshoot and diagnose operational issues with HVAC and flooring equipment both in the field and in the shop, including basic electrical troubleshooting.

• Completely understand and apply the operation, function, specifications, capabilities, and controls of rental equipment to ensure accurate troubleshooting and proper use.

• Check in returned rental equipment, clean and test each unit, and ensure both operation and appearance meet company standards before re-rental.

• Perform repairs and preventive maintenance on returned equipment so that each unit is fully serviced and repaired to completion prior to going back into the rental fleet.

• Install flexible gas hoses for both propane and natural gas applications and implement proper and safe procedures to check gas connections.

• Operate company vehicles in accordance with all safety policies, traffic regulations, and internal guidelines, maintaining a high standard of safety at all times.

• Complete all required paperwork and digital documentation accurately for deliveries, pick-ups, service calls, and equipment check-in/check-out, including tracking serial numbers and obtaining necessary signatures.

• Communicate professionally with customers, internal managers, and sales engineers to schedule deliveries, pick-ups, and service calls and to provide status updates on equipment and work orders.

• Work closely with managers and sales engineers to maintain accurate records of in-stock and rented equipment, supporting effective fleet tracking and availability.

• Respond to customer inquiries on-site, address concerns, and represent the company with a positive, service-oriented attitude.

• Participate in general shop duties, including organizing equipment, maintaining a clean and safe work area, and following designated safety lines and procedures.

• Be available for some after-hours and weekend work during peak times as needed, including potential on-call emergency service on a rotating schedule, if required by business needs.

• Demonstrate a proactive, "put me in coach" attitude by taking ownership of tasks, assisting teammates where needed, and handling a variety of duties beyond a narrow job scope.

Essential Skills

• Strong mechanical aptitude and comfort working as a hybrid technician, delivery driver, and material handler.

• Experience with automotive repair, small engine repair, and general mechanical troubleshooting.

• Basic electrical troubleshooting skills, including safely connecting and testing equipment on-site.

• Ability to understand and operate a wide range of rental equipment, including portable HVAC units, industrial scrubbers, concrete grinders, and floor sweepers.

• Proficiency using hand tools, power tools, and measuring tools for service and repair work, and ownership of a personal tool set that meets the required tool list (with most items provided personally).

• Experience working with material handling equipment such as forklifts or telehandlers to safely load and unload HVAC units and other heavy equipment.

• Valid driver's license with an excellent driving record free from points, and the ability to safely operate box trucks and company vehicles.

• Capability and willingness to drive up to approximately 2.5 to 3 hours for deliveries and service calls within the defined territory.

• Basic math skills to support measurements, documentation, and equipment setup.

• Professional communication skills to interact effectively with customers, managers, and sales engineers, including training customers on equipment use.

• Ability to follow safety principles and procedures for gas connections, material handling, driving, and equipment operation.

• Willingness and ability to work some after-hours and weekend shifts during peak periods, as business needs require.

• Consistently professional appearance and work attire appropriate for a customer-facing technician role.

• Reliable ability to perform fundamental mechanical tasks such as properly tightening bolts and assembling components.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• HVAC certificate preferred, indicating formal training and the legal ability (where applicable) to work on refrigeration systems.

• Experience in the rental equipment industry, particularly with climate control or flooring equipment, is highly desirable.

• Familiarity with welding, brake systems, and fabrication work is a plus.

• Comfort working with telehandlers and other advanced material handling equipment is a nice-to-have but not required.

• Prior experience delivering, installing, and commissioning portable HVAC or climate control equipment at customer sites is beneficial.

• Experience managing paperwork for equipment rentals, including serial number tracking and customer documentation, is an advantage.

• Ability to maintain organized records and support inventory tracking for in-stock and rented equipment.

• Strong customer service mindset, with the ability to address client questions and concerns confidently on-site.

• Demonstrated willingness to take on varied responsibilities rather than limiting oneself to a narrow job description.

• Eligibility to work full-time, Monday through Friday, within a 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. schedule, with occasional slight extensions as needed.

Why Work Here?

You will join a well-established leader in the equipment rental industry that is committed to serving customers, communities, and the environment through innovative solutions and a broad portfolio of products. The organization offers a clear path for career growth, with many leaders having started in entry-level roles and advanced through internal promotion. You will receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k), paid time off for vacation, sick time, holidays, floating days, inclusion and volunteer days, as well as profit-sharing bonuses. Additional perks include a tool allowance program, a steel-toe footwear allowance once you become a direct employee, and an interactive rewards program where you can earn points for participating in health and engagement challenges and redeem them for gifts. Benefits eligibility begins on the first of the month following 30 days of employment, and the generous paid time off program includes multiple vacation days based on years of service, sick days, standard and half-day holidays, floating holidays, and dedicated inclusion and volunteer days. You will work in a culture that values safety, professionalism, teamwork, and continuous improvement, offering stability, support, and opportunities to build a long-term career.

Work Environment

You will work primarily in a clean, climate-controlled facility that is organized with clear safety lines and designated areas for equipment, creating a tidy and efficient workspace. Large garage doors, sized for vans and equipment, may be open at times, which can affect the indoor temperature, but the facility uses large fans to circulate air and maintain comfort. The building is spacious, approximately 45,000 square feet with high ceilings, providing ample room for equipment storage, service bays, and shop activities. The role follows a Monday through Friday schedule, typically from 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with a firm stop around 5:00 p.m. and occasional extensions to about 5:15 p.m. as needed; there are no overnight jobs and no routine weekend work. You will have a 30-minute lunch break, during which you may leave the facility if desired, along with two 10-minute breaks during the day. Travel is a regular part of the role, with a service territory that includes areas such as Charlotte, Asheville, Black Mountain, Shelby, and parts of South Carolina, and you may drive up to approximately 2.5 to 3 hours for deliveries and service calls. Depending on work orders and scheduling, you may be permitted to take the company van home or return it to the facility at the end of the day. The environment emphasizes safety, professionalism, and organization, and you will be expected to wear appropriate work attire suitable for a technician role in a shop and field setting, including the use of steel-toe footwear once eligible for the allowance program, and to follow all safety policies when using tools, material handling equipment, and company vehicles.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Charlotte, NC.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $43680.00 - $54080.00/yr.

Great reputation where you can build your career here. Everyone in leadership started in entry level roles and worked their way up with the company. Benefits include:

• Dental, medical, vision, 401k, PTO vacation, sick, inclusion holidays, bereavement
• Profit sharing bonuses
• 7 paid holidays: Labor Day, Memorial Day, 4th of July, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years Day including half day on Christmas Eve and half day on new years eve, some judgment calls to do half day on Thanksgiving
• Interact program where you can earn points to earn gifts. The interact program examples are getting involved in health challenges or fun participation online challenges to earn points for gifts
• Tool allowance program
• Steel toe allowance once direct

You will become eligible for benefits on the first of the month following 30 days from your start date. Sunbelt offers team members the following paid time off from work, subject to Sunbelt's policies (unless specified in a collective bargaining agreement):

• 12-25 vacation days depending on years of service
• 5 sick days
• 6 holidays
• 2 half day holidays
• 2 floating holidays
• 1 inclusion day
• 1 volunteer day

This position is posted that they can pay up to $30.72 an hour but this caliber would have to come from rental equipment background

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Charlotte,NC.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 26, 2026.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

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