HVAC Technician

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced HVAC Technician for a direct hire opportunity in San Antonio, TX. This full-time role is ideal for a dependable service professional with strong diagnostic ability, hands-on HVAC repair experience, and a commitment to quality workmanship.

The HVAC Technician will service residential and commercial HVAC systems, communicate professionally with customers, and complete repairs, maintenance, and inspections safely and efficiently. This opportunity offers competitive compensation, overtime potential, benefits, training, and long-term career growth for a technician who wants stability and advancement in the skilled trades.

Candidates who enjoy working independently in the field, solving technical problems, and representing the company with professionalism will be well positioned for success.

Key Responsibilities

- Diagnose, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain residential and commercial HVAC systems, including air conditioners, heat pumps, furnaces, air handlers, and related equipment.
- Perform preventive maintenance, inspections, tune-ups, system checks, and equipment evaluations.
- Diagnose electrical, mechanical, refrigeration, airflow, and control-system issues using meters, gauges, leak detection tools, and other HVAC diagnostic equipment.
- Recover, evacuate, charge, and handle refrigerants in accordance with EPA requirements and company procedures.
- Communicate HVAC issues, repair options, and recommendations clearly and professionally to customers.
- Complete service documentation, invoices, job notes, and required reporting accurately while maintaining a clean vehicle and safe work area.

Qualifications Needed:

- 3+ years of professional HVAC experience

- EPA Section 608 certification

- NATE Certification
- Texas TDLR Registered or Certified Technician designation

- Strong diagnostic & repair skills — electrical, refrigeration, airflow, controls, AC/heat pumps
Valid - Texas driver's license + clean driving record — able to travel to customer/job sites

Compensation and Benefits

- Salary range: $55,000 to $70,000 per year.
- Direct hire opportunity.
- Full-time position.
- Overtime opportunities.
- Performance or service incentives, where applicable.
- Company vehicle or vehicle allowance, depending on position.
- Health, dental, and vision benefits.
- Paid time off.
- Paid holidays.
- Retirement plan or 401(k), where applicable.
- Company-provided tools and/or tool allowance, depending on position.
- Ongoing technical training and advancement opportunities.

Required Qualifications and Skills

- Diagnose, repair, and maintain residential and commercial HVAC systems in the field.
- Perform preventive maintenance, inspections, tune-ups, and service calls efficiently and safely.
- Troubleshoot electrical, refrigeration, airflow, mechanical, and control-system problems.
- Communicate repair findings, recommendations, and service options clearly to customers.

- Minimum 3 years of professional HVAC service experience.
- Current EPA Section 608 certification appropriate for the work performed.
- Texas TDLR Registered Technician or Certified Technician designation, or ability to obtain and maintain the required designation through the employing licensed HVAC contractor.
- Strong knowledge of HVAC electrical systems, refrigeration cycles, controls, airflow, and common system failures.
- Ability to read wiring diagrams, schematics, and equipment specifications.
- Experience using electrical meters, gauges, temperature instruments, leak detection equipment, and related diagnostic tools.
- Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.
- Ability to pass a background check and drug screening, if required by the company.
- Ability to safely lift equipment and materials and work in attics, crawl spaces, rooftops, and outdoor environments.
- Strong communication skills, customer-service ability, reliability, punctuality, and attention to detail.
- Willingness to participate in on-call, weekend, or overtime rotations when required.

Preferred Qualifications

- Texas Certified HVAC Technician designation.
- NATE certification.
- EPA 608 Universal certification.
- Manufacturer-specific HVAC certifications.
- Experience with residential and/or light commercial service.
- Experience with heat pumps, variable-speed systems, mini-splits, package units, and high-efficiency equipment.
- Experience with commercial HVAC/R systems.
- Experience using modern HVAC diagnostic equipment and electronic service tools.

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