Heating, refrigeration and boiler mechanic Apprentice or Lead

Caliber Mechanical; False Pass (AK); On-site; USD 34,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Union benefits

Modern tools and equipment

Ongoing training

OnX Hunt app subscription

Bike rental

Paid time off during peak seasons

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Caliber Mechanical in Palmer, Alaska is seeking a Service Technician to maintain, troubleshoot, and repair HVAC systems including gas, heating oil and electric units, heat pumps, air conditioners, and hydronic systems. You’ll work with a collaborative team, travel within Alaska as needed, and enjoy relocation assistance, union benefits, modern tools, ongoing training, and outdoor-focused perks.

This role emphasizes safety, customer communication, and high-quality workmanship in Alaska’s

Qualifications

• HVAC service experience in commercial or residential settings.
• Valid driver’s license with clean driving record.
• Applicable trade licenses and certifications.
• Willingness to travel within Alaska as needed.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled maintenance and filter changes.
• Diagnose and repair HVAC systems and components.
• Communicate clearly with customers and team members.
• Maintain safety and quality workmanship.
• Assist with design retrofits and related mechanical tasks.
• Respond to emergency service calls when needed.

Skills

HVAC troubleshooting

Customer service

Safety-focused

Problem-solving

Education

Trade licenses and certifications

Job description

Job Description

HVAC Service Technician – Caliber Mechanical (Palmer, Alaska)

About Caliber Mechanical

Caliber Mechanical is a locally owned HVAC, Plumbing and Refrigeration specialist based in Palmer Alaska, Serving commercial, and residential clients across Southcentral and rural Alaska. Including Anchorage, the Mat-Su Valley, Copper River Valley, and beyond. We deliver high-integrity, technically advanced services tailored to Alaska’s most demanding environments—from hospitals and data centers to homes in remote communities.

We’re known for technical problem solving, design assist and design build consulting, working within various facility types, emergency and rural response teams ready 24/7, and residential heating, plumbing, and emergency repair services crafted for extreme weather conditions.

We believe in having fun, being honest, delivering timely communication—from first contact to final walkthrough—and strategic capital planning that aligns mechanical upgrades with long-term budgets, operational goals, and regulatory needs. That technical expertise, emergency readiness, and customer transparency is what makes us a trusted partner built for Alaska—whether we’re responding in urban centers or remote locales.

Position Overview

We’re looking for a Service Technician to join our growing team. In this role, you’ll perform routine maintenance, troubleshooting, diagnostics, and repairs on HVAC systems, including gas, heating oil and electric units, heat pumps, air conditioners, hydronic systems, and related components. You don’t have to know everything, but we do ask that you have a willingness to learn. As a team we support each other to WIN. You’ll be the go-to expert for keeping systems running eQiciently in Alaska’s unique climate.

Why This Role is Unique

This position isn’t just a job—it’s an adventure. You’ll have the opportunity to travel and experience the great state of Alaska and all of its natural beauty, from rugged mountains to pristine rivers, while helping keep communities comfortable year-round. We want you to bring your fishing gear with you if you travel to a area during salmon season, Don’t forget to share pictures with the team.

What We O

• Competitive pay: $25–$62/hour, based on experience and union scale
• Union benefits package
• Relocation assistance available for qualified candidates
• Modern tools and equipment
• Ongoing training and professional development
• OnX Hunt app subscription so you can explore the outdoors
• Mountain bike or fat tire bike rental comped by Caliber mechanical
• Scheduled paid time of during peak hunting and fishing seasons
• A supportive team environment with opportunities for growth

What You’ll Do

• Perform scheduled maintenance and filter changes
• Diagnose and repair HVAC systems and components
• Communicate clearly with customers and team members
• Maintain a strong focus on safety and quality workmanship
• Perform conceptual design HVAC Equipment retrofits, Boilers with all fuel types, Specialty piping, refrigeration, anything mechanical.
• Respond to emergency service calls when needed

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience in commercial or residential HVAC service
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record
• Applicable trade licenses and certifications
• Positive attitude, adaptability, and initiative
• Clean UA test
• An attitude of CARE for the customer