HVAC Maintenance Technician

Mills HVAC; Panama City Beach (FL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Health Insurance

Paid Life Insurance

Dental & Vision Insurance

Short-Term Disability Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan: Dollar-for-dl

Tool Allowance & Match: Dedicated Tool

Company Vehicle: Work Van & Fuel Card

Paid Continuing Education & Technical

Year-Round Work

Paid Vacation & Paid Holidays

Weekly Direct Deposit

Job summary

Mills HVAC is seeking an HVAC Maintenance Technician to join our Panama City Beach team. This full-time role covers maintenance, inspections, and basic troubleshooting for residential and commercial systems, with emphasis on reliability and customer service.

You can start as a trainee or at a level that matches your experience, with paid training and mentorship and a defined career path from Junior Maintenance to Lead Service. Company vehicle and tools provided.

Qualifications

• EPA 608 certification is required or pursued during training.
• EPA Section 608 certification or equivalent is required.
• NATE certification preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Prevent preventive maintenance and inspections for residential and commercial HVAC systems.
• Identify wear-and-tear issues, perform basic repairs, and report findings.
• Communicate maintenance steps to customers and represent Mills with professionalism.
• Maintain safe, organized job sites and adhere to safety protocols.
• Participate in company-paid training and shadow senior technicians for complex calls.

Skills

Integrity

Customer service

Reliability

Safety awareness

Education

EPA Section 608 certification

NATE certification preferred

Valid Driver’s License

Tools

HVAC diagnostic tools

Refrigerant gauges

Electrical testing tools

Job description

HVAC Maintenance Technician

Job Type: Full-Time

Pay: $50,000 to $80,000 per year + Opportunities for Advancement

Location: Panama City Beach, FL and surrounding areas

What We Offer (Benefits & Perks)

• Paid Health Insurance
• Paid Life Insurance
• Dental & Vision Insurance
• Short-Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan: Dollar-for-dollar company match on employee contributions up to 4% of pay
• Tool Allowance & Match: Dedicated Company Tool Account + 50% Tool Coverage (Mills pays half the cost for your personal tools)
• Company Vehicle: Work Van & Fuel Card Provided
• Paid Continuing Education & Technical Training
• Year-Round Work (No seasonal layoffs)
• Paid Vacation & Paid Holidays
• Weekly Direct Deposit

A Clear Path to Grow

Start as a trainee or join at a level that matches your skills and experience. Our career path runs from Junior Maintenance through Senior Maintenance, Junior Service, Service Technician, and Lead Service. Paid training and mentorship support your growth, with advancement based on demonstrated skills, performance, and management review.

What You'll Do

Help keep customer systems running efficiently through maintenance, inspections, and basic troubleshooting. Trainees work under supervision; qualified technicians perform routine maintenance independently.

• Preventative Maintenance: Perform comprehensive multi-point inspections, system cleanings, filter changes, and seasonal tune-ups for residential and commercial HVAC systems.
• Basic Repairs & Inspections: Identify wear-and-tear issues, check electrical connections, monitor refrigerant pressures, and report diagnostic findings to senior technicians or home/business owners.
• Customer Communication: Walk customers through maintenance checklists, answer basic questions clearly, and represent Mills with courtesy and professionalism.
• Safety & Standards: Maintain clean job sites, adhere to safety protocols, and keep your company vehicle fully stocked and organized.
• Continuous Learning: Participate in company-paid technical training and shadow Senior Service Techs on complex diagnostic and repair calls.

What We’re Looking For

• Integrity & Character: Honest, dependable, and respectful. You take pride in doing thorough work and treating customers' homes and businesses with care.
• Certifications & Compliance: Valid Driver’s License with a clean driving record (Required). Trainees may apply without EPA certification and earn it during training. Applicants entering above trainee level must hold EPA Section 608 certification appropriate for the work; Universal preferred. NATE certification preferred. Must pass a background check, pre-employment drug screening, and participate in E-Verify work authorization.
• Customer-First Mentality: Friendly, approachable, and great at communicating with team members and customers.
• Reliability: Self-motivated, punctual, and eager to build a career in the trade.

Mills is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). E-Verify employer.