Climate Remediation Control Technician (HVAC Installer)

Herc Rentals; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Parental leave

Stock Purchase Program

Job summary

Herc Rentals in San Antonio, TX, is seeking a Portable Climate Solutions Setup Technician to safely deliver, install and remove climate control equipment at customer sites. You will maintain equipment, document daily activities, and provide white-glove service while working with a team and customers.

You will plan daily routes, coordinate with sales, and complete training as directed. A valid driver’s license and ability to lift up to 40 pounds are required, with CDL a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 1 year of work experience using mechanical/technical skills.
• Basic equipment knowledge in HVAC, evaporative cooling, dehumidification, heating, air purification, remediation and ventilation.

Responsibilities

• Plan daily delivery and pick-up schedules according to business needs.
• Prepare rental equipment and materials for shipment (yard prep).
• Represent Herc Rentals in communications with customers, sales, and internal resources.
• Maintain tools and supplies to complete projects successfully.
• Document projects using iPad, laptops, smartphones and voice recognition.
• Drive, load and unload box trucks and vans safely; overtime and on-call as needed.

Skills

Planning

Yard Prep

Communication

Troubleshooting

Equipment knowledge

CDL preferred

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

iPad

Laptops

Smartphone

Voice recognition

Job description

Founded in 1965, Herc Rentals is one of the leading equipment rental suppliers in North America with 2025 total revenues reaching approximately $4.4 billion. Herc Rentals’ parent company, known as Herc Holdings Inc., listed on the New York Stock Exchange on July 1, 2016, under the symbol “HRI.” Herc Rentals serves customers through approximately 607 locations and has about 10,000 employees in North America as of June 30, 2026.

Job Purpose

• Planning – Plan your daily delivery and pick-up schedule according to business needs
• Yard Prep – Making Sure all rental equipment and necessary material is prepared and ready for shipment.
• Communication – Represent Herc Rentals when communicating with the customers, Sales, and internal resources.
• Maintain tools and necessary supplies to successfully complete projects.
• Use technology such as iPad, laptops, smart phones and Interactive Voice Recognition (i.e. Siri or Google Assistant) to document projects from daily notes, labor logs, progress reports, change orders, and all other necessary documentation for each project
• Strong ability to problem solve and think outside the box independently
• Safely drive, load and unload box trucks and vans
• Ability to work overtime and be on call
• Perform other duties as assigned by the manager.
• Attend all Herc and manufacturer led training as directed
• Highschool diploma or equivalent
• 1 year of work experience using mechanical/technical skills
• Basic Equipment knowledge and troubleshooting –HVAC, Evaporative Cooling, Dehumidification, Heating, Air Purification, Remediation and Ventilation
• Valid driver’s license and ability to operate company vehicles, CDL is a plus
• Must be at least 21 years old
• Skilled in the safe loading, unloading, installation, and removal of climate control equipment at customer sites.
• Ability to maintain equipment cleanliness, organization, and readiness (green-tagged) to ensure high operational standards.
• Strong interpersonal skills with a focus on delivering “White Glove” service and providing effective solutions to customer needs.
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues independently with minimal supervision.
• Proficient in using iPads, smartphones, laptops, and voice recognition tools for documentation and communication.
• Clear and professional communication with customers, sales teams, and internal staff.
• Capable of planning daily schedules, managing multiple tasks, and adapting to changing priorities.
• Willingness to work overtime, be on call, and perform additional duties as assigned.
• Ability to lift to 40 pounds and continuously carry 5 pounds
• Must be able to work indoors and outdoors when required of the job.
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks; stretch, turn, twist, and reach overhead; bend, crouch, squat, kneel, and stoop for extended periods of time.
• Ability to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods of time.

As a Portable Climate Solutions Setup Technician you will safely deliver, load, and unload equipment. You will provide professional installation and removal of equipment from customer jobsites (Air Conditioning, Evaporative Cooling, Dehumidification, Heating, Air Purification, Remediation and Ventilation). You will have the opportunity to provide excellent customer service and provide solutions to our customers. A critical part of this role is keeping the equipment clean, organized, and green tagged. This, combined with maintaining high operational standards, reducing risk of damage to the equipment. CRC Driver and Service Technicians champion our core competencies which help to deliver our industry leading services such as providing “White Glove” service to all customers, become product experts, ensuring our equipment is ready to rent and be a champion for our safety culture.

What you will do...

• Planning – Plan your daily delivery and pick-up schedule according to business needs
• Yard Prep – Making Sure all rental equipment and necessary material is prepared and ready for shipment.
• Communication – Represent Herc Rentals when communicating with the customers, Sales, and internal resources.
• Maintain tools and necessary supplies to successfully complete projects.
• Use technology such as iPad, laptops, smart phones and Interactive Voice Recognition (i.e. Siri or Google Assistant) to document projects from daily notes, labor logs, progress reports, change orders, and all other necessary documentation for each project
• Strong ability to problem solve and think outside the box independently
• Safely drive, load and unload box trucks and vans
• Ability to work overtime and be on call
• Perform other duties as assigned by the manager.
• Attend all Herc and manufacturer led training as directed
• Highschool diploma or equivalent
• 1 year of work experience using mechanical/technical skills
• Basic Equipment knowledge and troubleshooting –HVAC, Evaporative Cooling, Dehumidification, Heating, Air Purification, Remediation and Ventilation
• Valid driver’s license and ability to operate company vehicles, CDL is a plus
• Must be at least 21 years old
• Skilled in the safe loading, unloading, installation, and removal of climate control equipment at customer sites.
• Ability to maintain equipment cleanliness, organization, and readiness (green-tagged) to ensure high operational standards.
• Strong interpersonal skills with a focus on delivering “White Glove” service and providing effective solutions to customer needs.
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues independently with minimal supervision.
• Proficient in using iPads, smartphones, laptops, and voice recognition tools for documentation and communication.
• Clear and professional communication with customers, sales teams, and internal staff.
• Capable of planning daily schedules, managing multiple tasks, and adapting to changing priorities.
• Willingness to work overtime, be on call, and perform additional duties as assigned.
• Ability to lift to 40 pounds and continuously carry 5 pounds
• Must be able to work indoors and outdoors when required of the job.
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks; stretch, turn, twist, and reach overhead; bend, crouch, squat, kneel, and stoop for extended periods of time.
• Ability to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods of time.

As a Portable Climate Solutions Setup Technician you will safely deliver, load, and unload equipment. You will provide professional installation and removal of equipment from customer jobsites (Air Conditioning, Evaporative Cooling, Dehumidification, Heating, Air Purification, Remediation and Ventilation). You will have the opportunity to provide excellent customer service and provide solutions to our customers. A critical part of this role is keeping the equipment clean, organized, and green tagged. This, combined with maintaining high operational standards, reducing risk of damage to the equipment. CRC Driver and Service Technicians champion our core competencies which help to deliver our industry leading services such as providing “White Glove” service to all customers, become product experts, ensuring our equipment is ready to rent and be a champion for our safety culture.

Requirements

• Planning – Plan your daily delivery and pick-up schedule according to business needs
• Yard Prep – Making Sure all rental equipment and necessary material is prepared and ready for shipment.
• Communication – Represent Herc Rentals when communicating with the customers, Sales, and internal resources.
• Maintain tools and necessary supplies to successfully complete projects.
• Use technology such as iPad, laptops, smart phones and Interactive Voice Recognition (i.e. Siri or Google Assistant) to document projects from daily notes, labor logs, progress reports, change orders, and all other necessary documentation for each project
• Strong ability to problem solve and think outside the box independently
• Safely drive, load and unload box trucks and vans
• Ability to work overtime and be on call
• Perform other duties as assigned by the manager.
• Attend all Herc and manufacturer led training as directed
• Highschool diploma or equivalent
• 1 year of work experience using mechanical/technical skills
• Basic Equipment knowledge and troubleshooting –HVAC, Evaporative Cooling, Dehumidification, Heating, Air Purification, Remediation and Ventilation
• Valid driver’s license and ability to operate company vehicles, CDL is a plus
• Must be at least 21 years old
• Skilled in the safe loading, unloading, installation, and removal of climate control equipment at customer sites.
• Ability to maintain equipment cleanliness, organization, and readiness (green-tagged) to ensure high operational standards.
• Strong interpersonal skills with a focus on delivering “White Glove” service and providing effective solutions to customer needs.
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues independently with minimal supervision.
• Proficient in using iPads, smartphones, laptops, and voice recognition tools for documentation and communication.
• Clear and professional communication with customers, sales teams, and internal staff.
• Capable of planning daily schedules, managing multiple tasks, and adapting to changing priorities.
• Willingness to work overtime, be on call, and perform additional duties as assigned.
• Ability to lift to 40 pounds and continuously carry 5 pounds
• Must be able to work indoors and outdoors when required of the job.
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks; stretch, turn, twist, and reach overhead; bend, crouch, squat, kneel, and stoop for extended periods of time.
• Ability to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods of time.

As a Portable Climate Solutions Setup Technician you will safely deliver, load, and unload equipment. You will provide professional installation and removal of equipment from customer jobsites (Air Conditioning, Evaporative Cooling, Dehumidification, Heating, Air Purification, Remediation and Ventilation). You will have the opportunity to provide excellent customer service and provide solutions to our customers. A critical part of this role is keeping the equipment clean, organized, and green tagged. This, combined with maintaining high operational standards, reducing risk of damage to the equipment. CRC Driver and Service Technicians champion our core competencies which help to deliver our industry leading services such as providing “White Glove” service to all customers, becoming product experts, ensuring our equipment is ready to rent and be a champion for our safety culture.

Skills

• Planning – Plan your daily delivery and pick-up schedule according to business needs
• Yard Prep – Making Sure all rental equipment and necessary material is prepared and ready for shipment.
• Communication – Represent Herc Rentals when communicating with the customers, Sales, and internal resources.
• Maintain tools and necessary supplies to successfully complete projects.
• Use technology such as iPad, laptops, smart phones and Interactive Voice Recognition (i.e. Siri or Google Assistant) to document projects from daily notes, labor logs, progress reports, change orders, and all other necessary documentation for each project
• Strong ability to problem solve and think outside the box independently
• Safely drive, load and unload box trucks and vans
• Ability to work overtime and be on call
• Perform other duties as assigned by the manager.
• Attend all Herc and manufacturer led training as directed
• Highschool diploma or equivalent
• 1 year of work experience using mechanical/technical skills
• Basic Equipment knowledge and troubleshooting –HVAC, Evaporative Cooling, Dehumidification, Heating, Air Purification, Remediation and Ventilation
• Valid driver’s license and ability to operate company vehicles, CDL is a plus
• Must be at least 21 years old
• Skilled in the safe loading, unloading, installation and removal of climate control equipment at customer sites.
• Ability to maintain equipment cleanliness, organization, and readiness (green-tagged) to ensure high operational standards.
• Strong interpersonal skills with a focus on delivering “White Glove” service and providing effective solutions to customer needs.
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues independently with minimal supervision.
• Proficient in using iPads, smartphones, laptops, and voice recognition tools for documentation and communication.
• Clear and professional communication with customers, sales teams, and internal staff.
• Capable of planning daily schedules, managing multiple tasks, and adapting to changing priorities.
• Willingness to work overtime, be on call, and perform additional duties as assigned.
• Ability to lift to 40 pounds and continuously carry 5 pounds
• Must be able to work indoors and outdoors when required of the job.
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks; stretch, turn, twist, and reach overhead; bend, crouch, squat, kneel, and stoop for extended periods of time.
• Ability to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods of time.

As a Portable Climate Solutions Setup Technician you will safely deliver, load, and unload equipment. You will provide professional installation and removal of equipment from customer jobsites (Air Conditioning, Evaporative Cooling, Dehumidification, Heating, Air Purification, Remediation and Ventilation). You will have the opportunity to provide excellent customer service and provide solutions to our customers. A critical part of this role is keeping the equipment clean, organized, and green tagged. This, combined with maintaining high operational standards, reducing risk of damage to the equipment. CRC Driver and Service Technicians champion our core competencies which help to deliver our industry leading services such as providing “White Glove” service to all customers, becoming product experts, ensuring our equipment is ready to rent and be a champion for our safety culture.

Pay Range:$22 - $26 per hour

Please be advised that the actual salary offered for any position is subject to the company's sole discretion and may be influenced by various factors, including but not limited to the candidate's qualifications, experience, location, and overall fit for the role.

Herc Rentals values its employees and provides excellent compensation and benefits packages which are not limited to the following.

Keeping you healthy

Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage

Life and disability insurance

Flex spending and health savings accounts

Virtual Health Visits

24 Hour Nurse Line

401(k) plan with company match

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Life & Work Harmony

Paid Time Off (Holidays, Vacations, Sick Days)

Paid parental leave.

Military leave & support for those in the National Guard and Reserves

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Adoption Assistance Reimbursement Program

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Auto & Home Insurance Discounts

Protecting You & Your Family

Company Paid Life Insurance

Supplemental Life Insurance

Company Paid Disability Insurance

Supplemental Disability Insurance

Group Legal Plan

Critical Illness Insurance

Herc does not discriminate in employment based on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, sex, age, disability, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, political affiliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factors.