Air Duct & HVAC Cleaning Technician

Job Description

Job Description

$21–$26/hr base + commissions and performance bonuses. Total earning potential $25–$40/hr ($50K–$120K+/year). Paid IICRC and NADCA certifications. Full-time year-round work in Mountlake Terrace, WA. No experience needed — we pay you to train.

About the Role

Alpine Specialty Services has been a family-owned specialty cleaning company in the Puget Sound since 1969. We are hiring full-time Air Duct / HVAC Cleaning Technicians to run our truck-mounted equipment in homes and commercial properties across the Seattle area. This is a skilled trade with a structured advancement path — most of our supervisors came up from tech roles.

Pay & Earning Potential

• $21–$26 per hour base pay to start (experience-based)
• Commissions and performance bonuses on top of base pay
• Total earning potential of $25–$40+ per hour
• Full-time, year-round work
• Paid training and a clear advancement path

Tiered Annual Earnings (based on experience and performance)

• Entry-level technicians (year 1): typical $50,000–$70,000
• Experienced technicians: $70,000–$95,000
• Senior technicians (top performers): $120,000+ annually

Schedule

• Monday through Friday, five-day work week, year-round
• Day shift; routes are local (no overnight travel)
• Occasional Saturday rotations during peak season
• Overtime available during peak season

What You will Do

• Perform professional air duct cleaning and HVAC ventilation cleaning using truck-mounted systems
• Clean dryer vents and related ventilation systems
• Inspect and assess indoor air quality for residential and commercial customers
• Follow structured cleaning protocols and safety procedures
• Communicate clearly with customers about service findings (no pressure sales)
• Maintain high standards for workmanship and customer experience

Required Qualifications

• Valid Washington driver's license with an insurable driving record
• Reliable transportation to our Mountlake Terrace shop
• Mechanical aptitude and comfort with hand tools
• Strong work ethic and customer-service orientation
• Physically able to lift 75 lbs and navigate attics, crawlspaces, and rooftops (we will show you how on day one)

Preferred Qualifications

• Construction, HVAC, or trade experience
• Prior duct cleaning, restoration, or related field-service experience
• NADCA familiarity (training provided)

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Retirement plan with company match
• Free on-site workout / fitness room
• Employee discounts on services
• Company events and recognition programs

About Alpine Specialty Services

Alpine Specialty Services is a family-owned specialty cleaning company that has served the greater Seattle and Puget Sound area since 1969. We are NADCA-certified and an IICRC-certified firm, specializing in air duct cleaning, HVAC ventilation cleaning, dryer vent cleaning, heated power washing, and carpet, upholstery, tile and grout, hardwood floor, and area rug cleaning, helping residential and commercial customers improve indoor air quality across the Pacific Northwest.

Why Alpine

We have been serving Pacific Northwest customers since 1969. If you want long-term career growth in a respected trade — not a short-term job — we want to hear from you. Apply online through this posting. Alpine Specialty Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.