HVAC Field Technician

Tidewater Inc.; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Dental

Life Insurance (company-paid)

Short/Long-term Disability

401k Match

Tuition Assistance

Work-Life Balance

Job summary

Tidewater Inc. is seeking an HVAC Field Technician in Columbus, OH, traveling between Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, and Kentucky to support government contracts and essential infrastructure projects.

The role combines fieldwork with office duties, data entry, scheduling, and reporting. A safety-focused candidate with MS Office proficiency and a valid driver’s license is preferred for this full-time opportunity.

Qualifications

• 3+ years facilities maintenance experience, with at least 6 months in a commercial or production setting.
• Journeyman License in HVAC, Plumbing, or Electrical preferred.
• Valid Driver's License with satisfactory MVR.
• Ability to self-manage daily, weekly, and monthly tasks and PMs.
• Proficient in MS Office suite.
• Strong attention to detail and safety mindset.
• Outstanding safety record and practices.

Responsibilities

• Utilize Microsoft Office suite and Adobe in accomplishing daily work.
• Take part in safety meetings weekly to discuss safety topics.
• Directly responsible for a high volume of data entry and tracking.
• Coordinate and schedule daily/weekly work related to service calls and PMs.
• Prepare, submit, and complete estimates/proposals and related documents.
• Prepare monthly schedules and ensure field staff follow the schedule.
• Prepare monthly summary reports and invoices.
• Monitor daily progress of projects and report to managers.
• Provide detailed updates to project and regional managers.

Skills

MS Office

Data entry

Safety awareness

Self-management

Attention to detail

Education

Journeyman license preferred (HVAC/Plumbing/Electrical)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe

Job description

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HVAC Field Technician

Full Time Columbus, OH, US

Salary Range: $25.00 To $45.00 Annually

Tidewater is actively seeking a talented HVAC Technician to join our rapidly growing government contracting team for a unique regional opening traveling between Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, & Kentucky. In this dynamic role, you will leverage your technical expertise to support critical infrastructure projects and maintain vital systems across key federal and municipal government facilities spanning both major metropolitan hubs. As an expanding leader in the gov-con sector, we offer an exceptionally stable career path backed by long-term contracts, alongside a culture that prioritizes your professional development and internal advancement. If you are a flexible, skilled professional looking for a high-impact position in the Midwest that offers competitive rewards, paid travel accommodations, and the stability of supporting essential public service operations, Tidewater is the perfect place to build your future.

Tidewater’s Facilities Division has been conducting maintenance, repair, renovation, and general support services since 2006, including contracts for US Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Department of State (DoS), Department of Department of Defense (DoD), General Services Administration (GSA) and other Federal agencies. In the past 10 years, we have conducted facility maintenance and support services across over 30 prime contracts nation and worldwide.

Our team includes seasoned management and administrative personnel, engineers, quality control and safety professionals, planners and estimators, and construction management and field-certified trade personnel. We offer extensive experience in traditional approaches, as well as cutting‑edge applied technologies, management systems and sustainable practices and programs.

We maintain high performance ratings and have developed a reputation for being responsive and flexible and we pride ourselves on customer service through partnering. Tidewater utilizes an efficient matrix structure leveraging capability and personnel from across Tidewater together with a commitment to staff training, education, and employee empowerment in providing unmatched client support.

Responsibilities

• Utilize Microsoft Office suite and Adobe in accomplishing daily work.
• Take part in safety meetings weekly to discuss various safety topics
• Directly responsible for a high volume of data entry and tracking.
• Coordinate and schedule daily/weekly work related to service calls, preventive maintenance, and larger maintenance and repair projects.
• Prepare, submit, and complete estimates/proposals, completion documents, and other pertinent information relating to service call work.
• Prepare and submit monthly schedules to the client and ensure that field staff follow the schedule.
• Prepare monthly summary reports and invoices.
• Monitor the daily progress of individual projects, as assigned.
• Provide detailed updates to project and regional managers.

What You'll Love

• A dynamic blend of fieldwork, office tasks, and technical challenges
• The perfect balance of autonomy to lead yourself and robust support for business development.
• Opportunities for cross‑training and exposure to a diverse range of projects.
• A tight‑knit community of experts who value collaboration and knowledge sharing.
• Comprehensive benefits package, medical and dental coverage, company‑paid life, short, and long‑term disability insurance, a 401k match, tuition assistance, and more.
• A work environment that promotes work‑life balance.

Requirements

• 3+ Years experience of facilities maintenance with 6 months in a commercial or production setting
• Journeyman License in HVAC, Plumbing, or Electrical is preferred
• Valid Driver's License with satisfactory MVR.
• Ability to self‑manage daily, weekly, and monthly tasks and PM's.
• Proficient in MS Office suite.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Outstanding safety record and understanding of safe work practices.