HVAC - Service Technician

Southern Air Heating Cooling & Plumbing; Shreveport (LA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401(k) matching

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

Southern Air Heating Cooling & Plumbing in Shreveport, LA is seeking an HVAC Selling Technician who combines technical expertise with sales skills to recommend energy-efficient solutions. You diagnose and repair systems, educate customers on improvements, and close sales for upgrades or maintenance.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, EPA certification, and 1+ year HVAC service and in-home sales experience.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• EPA certification required.
• 1+ years of HVAC service experience.
• 1+ years of proven success in selling direct to homeowners via in-home presentation.
• Strong sales, customer service, and closing skills.
• Exceptional communication/interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain HVAC systems.
• Identify and present HVAC product and service recommendations based on customer needs; close sales for upgrades and maintenance plans.
• Establish rapport and trust with customers by offering tailored solutions and honest advice.
• Generate new business opportunities through referrals, follow-ups, and active prospecting on the job.
• Work closely with dispatch and sales teams to ensure timely scheduling and seamless follow-up on leads.

Skills

HVAC service experience

Sales

Customer service

Closing skills

Communication skills

In-home presentation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

EPA certification

Job description

Overview

We have hard-working teams that are dedicated to the company's continued success and are rewarded well for their contributions. We prioritize our employeesand welcome you to the family through on-going training and unmatched rewards, like full benefits and a matching 401(k). With no salary cap, your effortdeterminesyour paycheck!

What's It Like to Work Here

We'refun, quirky, ambitious, and driven! We love our team members and understand that you are the key ingredient to our success. When you grow, we grow. We believe personal and professional growth are equally as important as business growth andwe'llbe encouraging it at every step.

Who You Are

As anHVAC Selling Technicianyou will play a key role in providing exceptional service while alsoidentifyingand recommending HVAC solutions that improve the performance and energy efficiency of our customers' systems. This is not your typical technician role—it'sabout offering value-driven solutions, ensuring customers’ systems run at peak performance, and closing sales that make sense for the customer’s needs.

You’ll combine your HVACexpertisewith sales techniques to identifyopportunities for service upgrades, system replacements, and other solutions that enhance the overall customer experience. Your goal? To deliver excellent service while building long-lasting relationships and growing the business.

Essential Job Functions

• Diagnose, troubleshoot, repair, andmaintainHVAC systems

• Ensure all workcomplies withindustry standards and company protocols

• Engage customers in meaningful conversations about their HVAC systems, educating them on potential improvements, upgrades, or repairs that willbenefitthemin the long run

• Identifyand present HVAC product and service recommendations based on customer needs and system analysis. Close sales for system upgrades, new equipment installations, and preventative maintenance plans.

• Establish rapport and trust with customers by offering tailored solutions, handling objections with professionalism, and providing clear, honest advice.

• Generate new business opportunities through customer referrals, follow-ups, and actively seeking potential service or upgrade opportunities while on the job.

• Work closely with our dispatch and sales teams to ensuretimelyscheduling and seamless follow-up on leads or job opportunities.

• Meet and exceed personal sales goals whilemaintaininghigh standardsof technical service.

Essential Job Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to adequately perform each essential duty. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or abilityrequired. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED Equivalent

• EPA

• 1+ years of HVAC Service experience

• 1+ years of proven success in selling direct to homeowners via in-home presentation

• Strong sales, customer service, and closing skills

• Exceptional communication/interpersonal skills

• Assertive and confident personality

• Ability to exercise independent judgment and makeappropriate decisions

• Ability to organize and manage multiple tasks accurately

• Commitment to company values

• Ability to climb into and through attics and crawl spaces

• Ability to work outside and in extreme temperatures

• Must have a clean driving record.

• Basic computer skills

• Reliable & punctual attendance

• Ability to be flexible in working a variable schedule including evenings and rotational weekends

• Fluent ability to speak, read, and write in the English language

Preferred Qualifications:

• Service Titan experience

Compensation & Hours

• Pay: Hourly ($25-$35) + Commissions

• Hours: 7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (flexible start and end times depending on business needs)

• Days: Monday - Friday with occasional weekends

Benefits

• Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision Insurance

• Disability and Term Life Insurance

• Matching 401(k)

• Paid Holidays

• Paid Time Off (PTO)

Candidates must successfully pass a drug test and background check.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer