HVAC Technician Job Description Template

Job title

HVAC Technician

Job summary

[Company name] is seeking a dependable HVAC technician to join our team in [city, state]. In this role, you will install heating, cooling and ventilation equipment and ductwork, perform preventive maintenance on systems and support our team’s commitment to safety, quality and service.

Responsibilities

• Install heating, cooling and ventilation equipment and ductwork
• Perform preventive maintenance on systems
• Diagnose electrical, airflow and refrigerant problems
• Recover, recycle and charge refrigerants according to EPA rules
• Test pressures, temperatures, voltage and airflow
• Replace parts such as motors, capacitors, compressors and controls
• Explain repairs and efficiency options to customers
• Follow company policies, safety procedures and applicable regulations

Required qualifications

• Postsecondary nondegree award
• Current license or certification as required by [state]
• Working knowledge of refrigeration cycle diagnostics and electrical troubleshooting
• Customer service and logical problem-solving
• [Add role-specific requirements, such as driver’s license or ability to pass a background check, if job-related]

Preferred qualifications

• EPA Section 608
• NATE certification
• State or local HVAC license
• Experience with digital manifold gauges

Skills

• Brazing and refrigerant handling
• Airflow and duct design basics
• Heat pump and furnace service
• Reading wiring diagrams
• Time management
• Professional communication

Work environment and schedule

HVAC technicians work in homes, offices, schools, hospitals, factories and stores. Work can be in attics, crawlspaces, rooftops and mechanical rooms, in extreme heat or cold. Hazards include electrical shock, burns, refrigerants and falls. Mostly full-time, with heavy overtime in peak summer and winter seasons. Many techs take rotating on-call shifts for emergencies.

Pay and benefits

$[min]–$[max] per [hour/year], depending on experience. [List benefits: health insurance, paid time off, retirement plan, training and certification support.]

Equal opportunity

[Company name] is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law, and we provide reasonable accommodations upon request.