HVAC/R Junior Technician

About the Role

We are looking for a HVAC (Thermal) Junior Technician who will assist other technicians with daily responsibilities associated with servicing our commercial/industrial thermal cooling customers, primarily located in critical infrastructures. The position offers a career path in critical‑infrastructure data centers and precision cooling, with opportunities to gain education and knowledge in highly specialized refrigeration equipment and customer relationships. Come work for an award‑winning, nationally certified Great Place to Work since 2018!

Responsibilities

• Assist technicians and learn to perform standard preventative maintenance duties on commercial/industrial thermal cooling equipment.
• Assist technicians and learn to troubleshoot and diagnose problems, replace compressors, failed parts, etc., on all thermal cooling equipment.
• Apply basic understanding of HVAC systems—including split systems, DX systems, glycol, and controls—and continue learning.
• Assist with soldering and brazing refrigerant and water lines, expanding those skills over time.
• Communicate daily with dispatchers and technicians, reporting equipment ID, completed jobs, problems encountered, and assistance needed.
• Read and interpret schematics and control circuits.
• Interface professionally with customers, presenting DVL in a positive light.
• Properly handle refrigerant, reclaim machine, vacuum pump, micron gauge, and other essential tools.
• Follow industry‑standard safety practices, including knowledge of MSDS, tool safety, equipment safety, and ladder safety guidelines.
• Safely operate and maintain the company vehicle and maintain truck inventory.
• Establish relationships with other technicians to improve troubleshooting of customer tickets.
• Successfully complete required thermal cooling training classes.

Requirements

• One‑year certificate from a college or trade school.
• Universal Refrigerant Certification.
• Understanding of the refrigeration cycle and basic refrigeration troubleshooting.
• Ability to use a multimeter for electrical system troubleshooting.
• Valid driver’s license for travel to customer sites in a company‑provided vehicle.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Availability for scheduled on‑call and overtime duties when needed.
• Prior safety training; OSHA 10 preferred.

Competencies

• HVAC product knowledge.
• Customer service orientation.
• Effective communication.
• Commitment to quality.
• Strong safety awareness.

Pay

$20.00/hr – $25.00/hr, based on relevant commercial HVAC experience, plus bonus, work truck, laptop, and iPhone.

Benefits

• Fully company‑funded retirement plan (ESOP) and 401(k) with company match.
• Medical, prescription drug, dental, and voluntary vision coverage.
• 15 paid time off days, volunteer paid time off, and 10 holidays per calendar year.
• Free short‑ and long‑term disability insurance.
• Free basic life/AD&D and voluntary supplemental life insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts (health care and dependent care).
• Employee assistance program and health advocate.
• Tuition reimbursement.

Core Values

• Safety – protecting associates, customers, and partners.
• Care – commitment to the success of customers, partners, associates, and the company.
• Collaboration – teamwork to achieve the best outcomes.
• Creativity – innovative ideas to improve processes.
• Integrity – doing the right thing.
• Professionalism – maintaining professional behavior.