Duct Cleaner

Sierra Air; Truckee (CA); On-site; USD 27,552 - 33,062; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

PTO

Holidays

401(k) program

Career growth

Job summary

Sierra Air is seeking a reliable Duct Cleaner to join our residential HVAC service team. You will clean and sanitize ductwork, dryer vents, and HVAC components to improve air quality and system performance. The role emphasizes hands-on work, safety, and customer service.

You will use company equipment, follow safety protocols, document results with photos, and interact professionally with homeowners. This full‑time position offers benefits and growth opportunities within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Prior duct cleaning or HVAC experience preferred.
• Mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn HVAC and IAQ principles.
• Ability to lift 50+ lbs and work in attics, crawl spaces, and tight spaces.
• Valid driver’s license with clean driving record.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Dependable, punctual, and able to work independently.
• Comfortable using handheld tools, vacuums, and cleaning equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform residential air duct and dryer vent cleaning using company-provided equipment.
• Clean HVAC components including registers, grilles, coils, blowers, and filters.
• Inspect residential ductwork for leaks, blockages, excessive debris, or mold concerns.
• Communicate findings and recommended services to homeowners in a professional manner.
• Maintain accurate service documentation, including before/after photos.
• Follow all safety protocols related to ladders, confined spaces, and equipment operation.
• Load, unload, and maintain tools and cleaning supplies.
• Protect customer property with drop cloths, shoe covers, and proper cleanup.
• Assist with basic HVAC maintenance tasks when needed.
• Take pride in cleanliness and delivering high-quality results.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Willingness to learn HVAC IAQ

Customer service

Dependable & punctual

Handheld tools & vacuums

Tools

Handheld tools

Cleaning equipment

Job description

We are seeking a reliable and detail-oriented Duct Cleaner to join our residential HVAC service team. This role is responsible for cleaning and sanitizing residential ductwork, dryer vents, and HVAC components to improve indoor air quality, system performance, and customer comfort. The ideal candidate is hands-on, safety-focused, and customer service driven.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform residential air duct and dryer vent cleaning using company-provided equipment
• Clean HVAC components including registers, grilles, coils, blowers, and filters
• Inspect residential ductwork for leaks, blockages, excessive debris, or mold concerns
• Communicate findings and recommended services to homeowners in a professional manner
• Maintain accurate service documentation, including before/after photos
• Follow all safety protocols related to ladders, confined spaces, and equipment operation
• Load, unload, and maintain tools and cleaning supplies
• Protect customer property with drop cloths, shoe covers, and proper cleanup
• Assist with basic HVAC maintenance tasks when needed
• Take pride in cleanliness and delivering high-quality results

Qualifications

• Prior duct cleaning or HVAC experience preferred
• Mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn HVAC and IAQ principles
• Ability to lift 50+ lbs and work in attics, crawl spaces, and tight spaces
• Valid driver’s license with clean driving record
• Strong communication and customer service skills
• Dependable, punctual, and able to work independently
• Comfortable using handheld tools, vacuums, and cleaning equipment

What We Offer

• Competitive hourly pay
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• PTO, paid holidays, and 401(k) program (if applicable)
• Opportunity to grow
• Supportive team culture and ongoing professional development

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Pay Range

$20 - $24 USD

About Sierra Air:

Sierra Air has installed over 30,000 heating and cooling systems in this area since 1986. We’ve earned a great reputation for providing our customers with friendly, reliable service and practical solutions that result in year-round comfort and savings. Honesty, integrity, and excellent customer service is our constant goal and top priority.

As set forth in Sierra Air’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy,we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.

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Disabilities include, but are not limited to:

• Alcohol or other substance use disorder (not currently using drugs illegally)
• Autoimmune disorder, for example, lupus, fibromyalgia, rheumatoid arthritis, HIV/AIDS
• Blind or low vision
• Cancer (past or present)
• Cardiovascular or heart disease
• Celiac disease
• Cerebral palsy
• Deaf or serious difficulty hearing
• Diabetes
• Disfigurement, for example, disfigurement caused by burns, wounds, accidents, or congenital disorders
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• Gastrointestinal disorders, for example, Crohn's Disease, irritable bowel syndrome
• Intellectual or developmental disability
• Mental health conditions, for example, depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety disorder, schizophrenia, PTSD
• Missing limbs or partially missing limbs
• Mobility impairment, benefiting from the use of a wheelchair, scooter, walker, leg brace(s) and/or other supports
• Nervous system condition, for example, migraine headaches, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis (MS)
• Neurodivergence, for example, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism spectrum disorder, dyslexia, dyspraxia, other learning disabilities
• Partial or complete paralysis (any cause)
• Pulmonary or respiratory conditions, for example, tuberculosis, asthma, emphysema
• Short stature (dwarfism)
• Traumatic brain injury