HVAC Helper

Southern Air Inc.; Alvarado (TX); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time year-round

Paid training

Insurance (medical, dental, vision)

Uniforms and tools provided

Paid time off

Job summary

Southern Air Mechanical in Alvarado, TX is hiring an HVAC Helper to support field crews across the Alvarado area and surrounding communities. This entry-level role is hands-on, built for someone who wants to learn the trade from the ground up, and you’ll work with experienced technicians daily, gaining practical skills and job-site experience that lead to a long-term career in HVAC.

No prior HVAC experience is required — we value reliability, a strong work ethic, and a willingness to learn.

Qualifications

• Willingness to learn the HVAC trade — no prior experience required
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work in attics, crawl spaces, and outdoor conditions
• Comfortable working on ladders and in confined spaces
• Reliable, punctual, and able to work a full-time schedule
• Strong communication skills and a customer-focused attitude
• Valid driver's license and insurable driving record
• Ability to pass a background check and drug screen
• Must be 18 years of age or older to apply

Responsibilities

• Assist technicians with residential HVAC work in customers' homes
• Load, unload, and organize equipment, tools, and materials
• Help move and position units, ductwork, and supplies on the job site
• Perform basic hand tool work under the direction of the lead technician
• Keep work areas clean, organized, and safe throughout the day
• Protect customer property with drop cloths, floor coverings, and careful handling
• Maintain truck stock, tools, and equipment in good working condition
• Represent Southern Air Mechanical professionally in every customer interaction
• Follow all company safety policies and procedures
• Complete other duties as assigned by the lead technician or manager

Skills

Willingness to learn

Customer-focused

Reliable

Punctual

Valid driver's license

Clean driving record

Ability to lift 50 lbs

Comfortable with ladders

Job description

HVAC Helper

Southern Air Mechanical — Alvarado, TX
Full-Time

Overview

Southern Air Mechanical is hiring an HVAC Helper to support our field crews across the Alvarado area and surrounding communities. This is an entry-level, hands-on role built for someone who wants to learn the trade from the ground up. You'll work alongside experienced technicians every day, gaining the practical skills and job-site experience that lead to a long-term career in HVAC. No prior HVAC experience is required — we're looking for reliability, a strong work ethic, and a willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Assist technicians with residential HVAC work in customers' homes
• Load, unload, and organize equipment, tools, and materials
• Help move and position units, ductwork, and supplies on the job site
• Perform basic hand tool work under the direction of the lead technician
• Keep work areas clean, organized, and safe throughout the day
• Protect customer property with drop cloths, floor coverings, and careful handling
• Maintain truck stock, tools, and equipment in good working condition
• Represent Southern Air Mechanical professionally in every customer interaction
• Follow all company safety policies and procedures
• Complete other duties as assigned by the lead technician or manager

Qualifications

• Willingness to learn the HVAC trade — no prior experience required
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work in attics, crawl spaces, and outdoor conditions in all seasons
• Comfortable working on ladders and in confined spaces
• Reliable, punctual, and able to work a full-time schedule
• Strong communication skills and a customer-focused attitude
• Valid driver's license and insurable driving record
• Ability to pass a background check and drug screen
• Must be 18 years of age or older to apply

Why Join Us

Southern Air Mechanical is a growing residential HVAC and plumbing company serving Alvarado and the surrounding North Texas communities. We invest in our people — helpers here are trained, mentored, and given a clear path to become technicians. You'll work with a team that takes pride in doing the job right, backed by leadership that's committed to your development.

• Full-time, year-round work
• Paid training and hands-on mentorship
• Clear advancement path into a technician role
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Company-provided tools and uniforms