Commercial HVAC Technician

About the role

We're seeking an experienced commercial technician to join our tenured, tight knit team. This is a unique opportunity within a well-established company and a tenured, experienced team that values training, mentorship, and growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Start-Up & Commissioning: Perform initial start-up and commissioning of commercial HVAC equipment and control systems, ensuring proper operation and documentation.
• Diagnostics & Repair: Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair a wide variety of commercial HVAC systems (e.g., split systems, package units, rooftop units, boilers, VRF, chillers) and ancillary equipment (pumps, cooling towers).
• Controls Optimization: Repair and fine-tune building control systems to maximize energy efficiency, usability, and occupant comfort.
• Preventive Maintenance: Execute routine preventive maintenance and scheduled inspections on all HVAC equipment—catching issues early to prevent downtime.
• Component Work: Install, replace, or repair HVAC components (motors, compressors, valves, sensors) and calibrate thermostatic and programmable controls.
• Refrigeration Systems: Inspect and maintain commercial refrigeration equipment—refrigerators, ice machines, gas packs, and heat pumps—with EPA-compliant refrigerant handling.
• Ductwork & Piping: Repair, replace, or install ductwork, piping, and other supporting system components to maintain airflow and system integrity.
• Collaboration & Independence: Partner with project teams on large commercial installs, while also owning smaller service calls and repairs independently.
• Customer Rapport: Build trust and rapport with facility managers and building occupants—communicate findings clearly and follow through on commitments.
• Problem Solving & “Extra Mile”: Diagnose complex issues, propose creative solutions, and consistently go the extra mile to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Sales Support: Work hand-in-hand with Comfort Advisors to size equipment, craft replacement proposals, and support new-equipment sales.
• Mentorship: Mentor and train apprentice technicians—sharing best practices and elevating the entire team’s skill set.

Qualifications

• Experienced: 3+ years of commercial HVAC service experience.
• Licensed: WA 06A or 07 preferred.
• EPA Certification.
• Friendly & Communicative: You connect easily with customers and colleagues alike.
• Problem-Solver: You thrive on troubleshooting and delivering effective solutions.
• Detail-Oriented: You catch small issues before they become big problems.
• Tech-Forward: Comfortable with tablets, digital gauges, and ServiceTitan.
• Team Player: You hold yourself—and the team—accountable to deliver on our promises.

Benefits & Culture

• $30-$45/hour plus uncapped commissions and performance incentives.
• Company cell phone and iPad.
• Take home company vehicle.
• Continued education.
• Medical.
• Dental, Vision, and Accident Insurance are also available.
• 401K Plan.
• Opportunity for advancement.
• Paid holidays.
• Paid vacation time.
• Ongoing local, regional, and national training opportunities.
• Mentorship and personal, professional, and financial goal planning.
• Employee Recognition Program that provides bonuses and/or paid time off when employees provide exceptional service to the company and our customers.

Why Join Us

• Stability and Growth: As part of our team, you'll have the security of working for an established company with an impeccable reputation that’s been leading the charge in the commercial HVAC space since 1988. With a solid foundation, and a track record of success, you’ll have ample opportunities for growth and advancement.
• Community Impact: At Cline's Air Conditioning, we believe in giving back to the communities that have supported us over the years. By joining our team, you'll be contributing to our mission of creating meaningful jobs and preserving the integrity of our industry in the face of increasing corporate consolidation.
• Training and Development: We understand that staying ahead in the HVAC industry requires continuous learning and skill development. That's why we offer extensive training opportunities to ensure our team members have the knowledge and expertise they need to excel in their roles.
• Family-Owned Values: As a family and veteran-owned business, we prioritize the well-being and success of our team members. When you join Cline's Air Conditioning, you're not just an employee - you're part of our family, and we'll do everything we can to support you in your career journey.

Our Mission

Setting the standard in the HVAC industry by delivering unparalleled quality, technology, and customer service excellence.

Our Vision

To be the undisputed household name for HVAC excellence in Spokane and Coeur d'Alene.

Our Core Values

• Inspirational: Everything we do is bigger than us. We show up to work not just for ourselves but to impact our team, create the best solutions for our customers, and chase our full potential.
• Disciplined: We do what we say we are going to do. No exceptions. We train every day to continue learning and growing.
• Accountable: We hold ourselves and our team accountable because true growth doesn't happen by accident. Extreme accountability leads to extraordinary results.
• Transparent: We have big goals and move quickly. Our team operates with transparency to prioritize the work that gets us closer to those goals.
• Aligned: We hire growth-oriented individuals because our business can’t grow if our people aren’t growing. We align our business goals with every team member’s personal, professional, and financial goals—when our team wins, the company wins.
• GSD: We get sh*t done.

About Cline's Heating And Air

Cline’s Heating and Air is a veteran-owned HVAC leader serving Spokane and North Idaho since 1988. Founded by the Cline family on a bedrock of integrity and a promise to “fix what others only replace,” we’ve built deep community roots and a reputation for top-tier workmanship. In May 2024, the Boston family acquired Cline’s, tripling our size within the first year while maintaining our vision, mission, and core values intact. Today, we invest in our people with competitive wages, ongoing certification training, and clear career paths so every team member can excel. As we aim to become the undisputed authority in local HVAC services, we’re looking for skilled, dependable professionals who share our commitment to excellence and community. Join us and help shape the next chapter of Cline’s Heating and Air.