Master HVAC Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Master HVAC Technician – Lead Division Growth & Hands-On Technical Operations

Job Overview:

• Company: Midway Electric
• Salary/Pay Rate: $36.00 – $42.00 per hour ($74,000 – $87,000 annualized)
• Location: Columbia, MO
• Job/Employment Type: Full Time
• Schedule: Monday – Friday, ~7:00 AM – 4:00 PM (Rotating on-call coverage)
• Project Scope: Residential & Commercial HVAC Service, Diagnostics, and Installation
• Mandatory Licences & Certifications: Active Master Mechanical HVACR (Type A) License, EPA 608 Universal Certification, Valid Driver's License

The Opportunity:

You will serve as the licensed point of technical authority driving the growth of our expanding HVAC division. You will run complex field diagnostics and installations while mentoring team members to set the standard for quality. This role lets you lead a growing division from the truck without giving up your hands-on trade skills.

How You Will Make an Impact:

• Spend 75–80% of your week in the field performing hands-on diagnostic repairs and full system installations.
• Pull municipal permits and serve as the licensed point of accountability on all permitted HVAC jobs.
• Build precise residential and commercial job estimates directly inside HouseCall Pro.
• Mentor junior HVAC technicians on site to establish consistent craftsmanship and safety standards.
• Execute full system replacements, load calculations, ductwork sizing, and equipment commissioning.
• Participate in rotating after-hours on-call coverage to handle emergency customer calls.

Required Qualifications & Experience:

• Active Master Mechanical HVACR (Type A) license with willingness to pull municipal permits.
• Active EPA 608 Universal certification.
• 5+ years of total HVAC experience, including significant commercial service and installation work.
• Demonstrated ability to perform load calculations, system sizing, ductwork, and commissioning.
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.

Preferred Qualifications & Experience:

• Prior experience as a lead technician, service manager, or working owner-operator.
• Proven track record of training and mentoring technicians in field settings.
• Established local connections with suppliers, builders, and property managers in mid-Missouri.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive base rate of $36.00 – $42.00 per hour with after-hours differential pay.
• Overtime potential during peak seasonal service periods.
• 401(k) retirement savings program.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance options.
• Paid time off for holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
• Fully assigned company service vehicle, specialized tools, and phone.

About Us : Midway Electric is a full-service home and commercial contractor based in Columbia, Missouri, providing electrical, HVAC, and security services. We pride ourselves on high-quality workmanship and a collaborative team culture as we expand across the mid-Missouri corridor.

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Midway Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or any other status protected by law or regulations. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.