HVAC Service Technician

Garage door technicians install, repair, and service garage doors using various tools and skills. Responsibilities include inspecting job sites, reviewing blueprints, troubleshooting malfunctioning doors, calibrating electric garage door openers, and welding or fastening doors and parts. This job requires lifting and moving heavy equipment and materials, so you need strength and stamina. They also operate hand and power tools, program the access system, collect payments, and complete work orders. This position requires excellent customer service skills and some technical knowledge of electrical systems.

The HVAC (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning) service manager leads staff members who install, repair, and maintain heating and air conditioning systems in both residential and commercial buildings. They routinely work directly with service and install technicians, dispatch personnel, and other managers to ensure customer satisfaction while meeting departmental goals and objectives. The HVAC service manager often communicates directly with customers, vendors, and suppliers to ensure accurate communication of job or project status and requirements. Experience managing a team is required.

An HVAC sales representative generates new customer leads as well as recommends and sells heating, ventilation, and air conditioning products to customers. Responsibilities include assisting HVAC specialists who install, troubleshoot, and repair equipment by contacting customers, providing quotes, writing proposals, and designing HVAC systems that meet customer needs. This position requires experience in a sales role, preferably selling HVAC or home services products. Frequent travel is often required to meet clients and assess buildings and existing systems.

Tree climbers specialize in scaling and climbing tall trees to maintain, prune, and remove them for residential and commercial clients. Responsibilities include following directions from the crew leader to perform tree removal and maintenance jobs, using hand and power tools, and adhering to all safety policies and procedures. Duties include performing climb and ground person tasks and removing trees and branches through cabling and rigging techniques. They also use climbing gear and equipment to climb trees with chainsaws, hand saws, and tree trimmers to complete jobs. Tree climbing is labor-intensive work and requires strong communication skills to safely work with all crew members at the job site. This is an entry-level position with no previous experience required. They typically work full-time at dangerous heights and in unfavorable weather conditions.

A technician supervisor is an experienced expert with excellent leadership skills. They are responsible for managing the day-to-day assigned duties of preventative maintenance and work orders, as well as visiting work sites to verify all work is completed in a timely and accurate manner. Supervisor duties include providing technicians with mentoring and training programs, and ensuring that all OSHA safety protocols are followed. Technician supervisors typically have years of experience in an industry-related field and work closely with senior management and their team of technicians.

A roofer specializes in residential and commercial roofing jobs. They are responsible for inspecting, maintaining, and repairing all types of roofs to protect buildings from various weather conditions. Duties include the installation of new roofing systems, shingles, vapor barriers, and insulation. They assess roof surfaces, identify and fix leakage or rough spots, and remove debris from roofs and gutters. Roofers typically work full-time, with some overtime in peak periods. This is an entry-level position for roofers that have completed an apprenticeship with an experienced roofer.

Restoration technicians specialize in assessing, rebuilding, and restoring homes and businesses after man-made and natural disasters. Working environments and responsibilities will vary based on the job site's disaster. They are responsible for identifying what can be restored, salvaged, or repaired, and what needs to be disposed of and replaced. Duties are assigned by the work site's crew chief and may include fire restoration services, mitigation, inspection cleaning, mold remediation, carpet cleaning, water extraction, pack-out debris, and restoring the property. This individual has earned and passed IICRC certification to successfully perform inspection cleaning and restoration services. The restoration technician is part of an emergency response team, will typically work full-time shifts, and drive to their job sites.

Pressure washers perform a variety of residential, commercial, and industrial pressure washing jobs. The work environment, conditions, and duties will vary. Duties include meeting with clients to understand their needs, and using pressure washing equipment and chemicals to clean up gutters, windows, driveways, and more. They are responsible for cleaning and spot-checking areas using the right chemicals, tools, and techniques. This is an entry-level position with no work experience necessary. Pressure washing technicians can either work part-time or full-time and use a company vehicle to visit job sites.

Pool maintenance technicians specialize in installing, servicing, and repairing swimming pool equipment. They are also responsible for visiting a client's pool facilities to perform routine preventative maintenance tasks, including testing the water chemistry to ensure there's an appropriate balance of chlorine and pH levels, cleaning out the filtration system, and inspecting pool equipment and structure to keep it in working condition. Swimming pool techs advise clients on any repair work or water quality issues they identify. They typically work full-time and use a company vehicle to visit clients.

Plumbers specialize in assembling, maintaining, and repairing pipes and systems for gas or water distribution in residential or commercial buildings. They are also responsible for troubleshooting, diagnosing, and testing plumbing and drainage systems. Duties include meeting with customers at their homes or business to perform customer-requested work orders, preventative maintenance, and emergency repairs. Using hand and power tools, they complete installations of gas and water supply, pipe systems, and various plumbing fixtures, including faucets, toilets, and bathtubs. Plumbers earn certification through either a community college, technical or trade school and gain years of experience through an apprenticeship with a master plumber to obtain their plumbing license. They use a company truck to visit job sites and work full-time with the opportunity for overtime.

A pet waste disposal or pet waste removal technician is responsible for the complete and timely removal of dog waste within a designated service area. They are required to walk an assigned route, pick up animal waste with a pooper scooper, and properly dispose of waste at pet waste stations at intervals along their route. A pet waste technician typically works for a pet waste removal company or pooper scooper service.

A pest control technician inspects commercial and residential properties for pests and eliminates pests such as rodents, termites, and bed bugs when there is an infestation. They schedule appointments. Identify signs of unwanted visitors, deploy the best methods of pest removal and provide recommendations to prevent future pest problems. Pest control technicians typically work in an office and drive to client property locations for appointments.

Painters specialize in applying paint to the interior and exterior surfaces of residential or commercial buildings. They are responsible for meeting with customers at job sites to understand their needs, assess the paint surface, and determine what painting equipment and materials will be needed to complete the project. Duties include preparing the area for painting, laying down drop cloths and coverings to protect furniture or walls, removing old paint with sandpaper, and applying a series of caulking, putty, filler, sealers, and primers to paint surfaces. They mix paint to the desired swatch color, determine the number of coatings of paint or varnish a job requires, and clean up the space once they are finished. They use a company truck to visit job sites and work full-time with the opportunity for overtime.

Movers are responsible for the entire moving process for residential and commercial clients. Their primary job is to disassemble, load, organize, and brace light and heavy items into a moving truck for safe transport. Once they reach the new location, they unload and reassemble furniture. This position requires excellent customer service and communication skills to interact with customers, team members, and dispatchers in a professional manner. Movers must be comfortable lifting heavy objects, going up and down flights of stairs, and using hand trucks or dollies to move customers’ belongings for long periods of time. Most moving companies offer part-time and full-time shifts.

Locksmiths use special tools to open, install, repair, and replace a variety of lock systems and access control devices for cars, doors, and structures. They are responsible for staying updated on the latest industry techniques, tools, products, and standards. Locksmith duties may include selling and installing recommended locking devices, creating duplicate keys using a key-cutting machine, and changing lock combinations. They also inspect, adjust, and repair locks, door hardware, and security systems. They typically work with 24-hour mobile companies that respond to emergency calls or in-house for various organizations. This is a full-time position that requires 1+ years of experience and a license if applicable.

A landscaper or groundskeeper is responsible for landscape design, landscape construction, landscape installation, and landscape maintenance. They typically work alongside team members to perform mowing, mulching, edging, pruning, and other lawn care maintenance duties. They may also shovel snow under extreme weather conditions.

HVAC installation technicians review, assemble, install, connect, and replace complete HVAC systems in residential and commercial buildings. They also install a variety of HVAC-related components, including control systems such as thermostats and indoor air quality monitors, refrigeration, ventilation, and air conditioning systems. They use hand and power tools to assemble, connect, and complete jobs. HVAC install techs are familiar with reading HVAC equipment and structure blueprints and codes. They work with sheet metal fabricators, electricians, HVAC service technicians, and pipefitters to complete various work orders. This includes ensuring the ductwork, wiring, pipe threading, and fittings are up to spec. HVAC installation technicians must have prior installer work experience, as well as EPA and HVAC certifications. This is a full-time position with the opportunity for overtime in peak seasons.

House cleaners perform a variety of heavy and light cleaning duties for renters and homeowners. They are responsible for using cleaning equipment and products to vacuum and mop floors, clean bathrooms, polish furniture, wash dishes, and more. Depending on the client, the home cleaner may also be responsible for waxing floors, grocery shopping, and laundry. They can work full or part-time hours, must be physically able to perform strenuous labor, and use their own vehicle to travel to residences.

A field sales representative follows up on leads and sells a company's products or services in person. They are responsible for identifying sales opportunities and developing unique sales strategies to acquire new clients and achieve sales goals. The ideal applicant enjoys the sales process and uses their communication and interpersonal skills to turn leads into new accounts. They are self-motivated, sales-driven, highly organized, and capable of developing a workflow to generate business. The field sales rep will typically work outside of a company's office and manage their assigned sales territory. Base salary plus commission.

Fence installers specialize in preparing, building, and installing new fences. They also maintain and remove old fences. Working conditions and responsibilities vary based on the fence company and worksite. Duties may include loading and unloading the truck with fence materials and equipment, and preparing the site for installation. They also dig post holes, mix and pour concrete, and align fence posts, lines, and rails. Entry-level fence builders can work either part or full-time positions and take direction from the job site foreman.

Electricians specialize in troubleshooting, diagnosing, repairing, installing, and modifying various electrical and control systems for construction sites, plants, office buildings, and homes. Duties may include identifying electrical problems, performing preventative maintenance, and reading schematics or technical blueprints to complete jobs. They must follow all local and national electrical codes, safety codes, and safety procedures to install and repair complex electrical control, wiring, and lighting systems. Electricians typically work full time, with some overtime in peak periods. This is an entry-level position for licensed electricians that have already completed an apprenticeship.

Dispatchers specialize in organizing and prioritizing service calls for service technicians and customers. They are the main point of contact for scheduling and problem-solving both emergency and non-emergency situations, and maintaining excellent communication with customers and field units. Related duties include data entry, preparing work orders, scheduling services, reviewing and recording customer requests, and communicating with clients and technicians. Dispatchers have excellent multitasking and communication skills, basic computer skills, and work full-time in an office.

Carpet cleaners specialize in cleaning home and commercial carpets, area rugs, and floors. They meet with customers to understand their needs, perform a pre-cleaning inspection to determine the best cleaning solutions, upsell carpet cleaning services, move furniture, and use a combination of hand tools and carpet cleaning equipment to get the job done. They must follow all safety regulations at every job site and ensure a high-quality experience for every customer. Carpet cleaners can be full-time, or part-time with flexible hours.

Carpenters specialize in producing functional infrastructure and products using wood and other materials. They are responsible for building and repairing staircases, door frames, window frames, partitions, and rafters on construction projects. They also install kitchen cabinets, drywall, and siding. Job duties include reading blueprints, building frameworks, and using hand and power tools to get the job done while meeting building code. This is an entry-level position for carpenters that have completed a carpentry apprenticeship program. Carpenters work full-time positions at various job sites.

Arborists specialize in planting, maintaining, and removing trees and other woody plants. They use aerial lifts, hand, and power tools to perform tree maintenance, check tree and soil conditions, and remove unwanted or diseased trees. Responsibilities include watering, aerating, fertilizing, climbing, cabling, and staking existing trees, as well as planting and transplanting new trees when needed. They are also responsible for identifying and treating trees with diseases and pests. Arborists are proficient in tree and soil biology, anatomy, and composition. They typically work full time, often at dangerous heights and in bad weather conditions.

Appliance repair technicians diagnose the source of problems or malfunctions with household appliances and repairs them. They use hand and power tools to troubleshoot, disassemble, fix, and install a variety of home appliances, including dishwashers, ovens, washing machines, and more. Additionally, they keep up-to-date with new appliances, technologies, and installation methods. They are technical problem-solvers, familiar with reading appliance manuals to solve complex problems, and possess excellent customer service and communication skills to help customers understand what needs to be fixed or maintained, and why. Depending on the job, appliance repair technicians will field service calls at customers' homes and businesses, or work in repair shops. They typically work full-time, with some weekends and early and late shifts to cover emergency repairs.