HVAC Installation Technician

Polar Express Heating and Air Conditioning Inc.; Lake Elsinore (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team as an HVAC Installation Technician, where you'll play a crucial role in ensuring comfort for residential customers. This position involves installing and maintaining HVAC systems, conducting inspections, and providing excellent customer service. You'll work closely with experienced installers, gaining valuable skills and knowledge in a supportive environment. With a focus on quality and safety, you'll have the opportunity to contribute to a team that values hard work and dedication. If you're motivated and mechanically inclined, this position offers a rewarding career path in a respected company with competitive benefits.

Benefits

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Signing bonus

Vision insurance

Life Insurance

Aflac Accidental Insurance

Paid Holidays

Qualifications

• Completion of HVAC training or apprenticeship is required.
• Must be EPA Certified with 1-2 years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Installs HVAC systems for residential and commercial clients.
• Inspects and tests HVAC systems for compliance and performance.
• Mentors and trains less experienced technicians.

Skills

Motivated

Mechanically Inclined

Self Starter

Installation

Quality Control Analysis

Troubleshooting

Operation Monitoring

Education

Completion of HVAC or HVAC-R training

Appropriate certifications and/or licensures

Tools

Trade tools

Hand tools

Job description

Benefits:

1. 401(k)
2. 401(k) matching
3. Competitive salary
4. Dental insurance
5. Free uniforms
6. Health insurance
7. Paid time off
8. Signing bonus
9. Vision insurance

Job Summary

At Polar Express, our HVAC Installation Technician assists the Installation Leader and installers in maintaining required production levels by working on, but not limited to, condensers, coils, heat pumps, RTU, boilers, forced air equipment, sheet metal duct systems, cutting and threading pipe, gas piping, etc. for residential customers.

General Accountabilities

1. Inspects HVAC systems.
2. Performs Installation Checklists.
3. Installs HVAC systems Residential and Commercial.
4. Installation of spiral and flex ducting.
5. Tests electrical circuits and components.
6. Tests pipe or tubing joints and connections for leaks.
7. Joins pipes or tubing to equipment and to fuel, water, or refrigerant source.
8. Reassembles and tests equipment following installs.
9. Low and High Voltage Wiring.
10. Utilizes safety equipment and property protection.
11. Obtains and maintains required certifications.
12. Installs, connects, and adjusts thermostats, humidistats, and timers.
13. Complies with all applicable standards, policies, and procedures, including safety procedures and the maintenance of a clean work area.
14. Inspects and tests HVAC systems to verify system compliance with plans and specifications.
15. Properly operates Tablet System and ensures all calls are completed with proper information, notes, filter sizes, and Model and Serial Numbers.
16. Must stay in touch with dispatch and Office Manager to update/debrief calls and to inform of job progress and ETAs.
17. Excellent Customer Service and satisfaction.
18. Loading Material and equipment from Shop, Warehouse, and/or Customers property.
19. Generate new sales and leads onsite.
20. Brazing Refrigerant lines.
21. Leak Testing.
22. Vacuuming system.
23. Ability to mentor and train less experienced Install Technicians and/or Apprentices.
24. Maintaining Customer Relationships.
25. Scanning and Maintaining Truck Stock Per Job.
26. Work side by side with Lead Installer to ensure full Compliance.
27. Maintaining vehicle Appearance and organization.

The company reserves the right to add or change duties at any time.

Job Qualifications

1. Education: Completion of HVAC or HVAC-R training or apprenticeship program.
2. Experience: Appropriate certifications and/or licensures with 1-2 years of related experience.
3. Must be EPA Certified.
4. Must Pass Background Check and Drug Test.
5. Must have appropriate trade and Hand tools.
6. Must have Clean Driving Record.

Physical Requirements

1. Capability of lifting 75 lbs.
2. Capability of lifting and carrying objects weighing 75 lbs.
3. Ability to stand, walk, crawl, and climb ladders and stairs.
4. Ability to work in confined spaces and maneuver in attics, basements, and crawl spaces to access HVAC units.
5. Ability to continually climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl, with natural or corrected vision to see and focus for close, distance, peripheral vision with normal depth perception.

Environmental Conditions

Extreme Temperatures, climbing, heavy lifting, loud noises, crawling, working in confined spaces, pushing/pulling, carrying equipment, bending, turning, kneeling.

Skills

1. Motivated.
2. Mechanically Inclined.
3. Self Starter.
4. Installation.
5. Quality control analysis.
6. Troubleshooting as needed.
7. Operation monitoring.

Additional Benefits:

1. Life Insurance.
2. Aflac Accidental Insurance.
3. Sick Pay.
4. Paid Holidays.
5. Paid Vacation.
6. Competitive Pay.