HVAC Service Technician

Job Description

Job Description

We currently have positions available for residential and commercial/industrial. James River Air Conditioning Company is a leader in HVAC solutions, providing exceptional service, and our commitment to efficiency, comfort, along with our expertise in building automation, positions us as a trusted partner for all heating and cooling needs.

Why James River Air Conditioning?
• Real earning potential (top techs earn $120K+)
• Guaranteed Hours
• Take Home Trucks (newer vans/tools/tablets
• Spiff incentives
• Accredited HVAC school right at James River - We will help you get your journeyman's and masters too!
• Commercial technicians (only on call 2 x per year)
• Family atmosphere and work life balance (no late night meetings)
• Supportive management - who want you to succeed!

Want to build your career with a local company where you are not just another number? James River Air Conditioning is a place where you can truly grow and thrive. As a trusted name in the HVAC industry, the company offers the kind of stability and job security that comes from doing essential, in-demand work year-round. All with local ownership and management that care about their field staff.

What sets us apart is our commitment to developing our people. You’ll find real opportunities for advancement through hands-on training, mentorship, and a strong promote-from-within culture. Whether you are trying to advance from a C to a B level, or a B to an A level, we focus on elevating our team members' careers.

Beyond the career growth, employees consistently point to the positive, team-driven atmosphere. James River is a place where hard work is recognized, wins are celebrated, and coworkers genuinely support one another.

Most importantly, it feels like a family. Leadership is approachable, your contributions matter, and you’re treated with respect every day. At James River Air Conditioning, you’re not just building systems, you’re building a future.

Don’t let this opportunity pass you by! If you are looking for an opportunity for growth and advancement, James River Air is the place for you! Think you have what it takes to showcase your talent in this industry?

58 Years of Service Built on Trust and Innovation

Employees have the opportunity to earn additional SPIF incentives on top of their hourly rate!
Essential Functions for Commercial HVAC Service Technician :
• Provide preventive maintenance, troubleshoot, and repair commercial HVAC equipment
Essential Functions for Residential HVAC Service Technician:
• Troubleshoot and repair residential heat pumps, gas furnaces, air conditioners, water heaters, control systems, and accessories

Qualifications and Requirements HVAC Service Technicians:
Applicants must be at least 21 years of age
• Understand basic HVAC components, controls, airflow, and static pressure
• Applicants must be at least 21 years of age
• Excellent proficiency in air flow diagnostics, refrigerant leak detection, and electrical troubleshooting
• Strong client service and communication skills
• Exposure to major brands of equipment
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Understand the use of flat rate service pricing and repair estimating
• Able to work irregular and extended hours
• Ability to pass background screen, drug screen, and clean MVR

Benefits:
• 401 K Matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Physical Requirements for HVAC Service Technicians:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, sit, and stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10-25 pounds, and on rare occasions, move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.