HVAC Shop Technician

HVAC RNTL; Jackson (NJ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

HVAC RNTL in Jackson, New Jersey, seeks an HVAC Shop Technician to support maintenance and cleaning of rental equipment. The role involves routine inspections, with a focus on ensuring readiness and reliability of HVAC units before deployment.

The ideal candidate should possess a High School Diploma, a valid driver's license, and mechanical aptitude. This position is performed mainly in a depot environment, requiring physical capability, including lifting up to 75 pounds.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent experience.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Must be able to lift up to 75 pounds regularly.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance and basic testing of rental equipment.
• Assist in preparing equipment for customer deployment.
• Support inventory tracking and yard management.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Attention to detail

Basic troubleshooting

Team-oriented with a customer service mindset

Ability to follow instructions

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent work experience

Job description

At HVAC RNTL, we move fast—delivering commercial HVAC rental solutions when and where they’re needed most. From one-ton spot coolers to large-scale chillers and cooling towers, our team responds with speed and precision, whether it’s a planned project or a 24/7 emergency.

If you’re wired for problem-solving and thrive in a fast‑paced environment, you’ll fit right in. Our people set us apart—and with locations across the U.S., there’s room to grow, take on big challenges, and make an immediate impact.

Reports to: Service Manager

FLSA Status: Non‑Exempt

Opportunity

We are seeking an HVAC Shop Technician to perform depot maintenance, equipment preparation, cleaning, and testing under the direction of depot or operations leadership. This position is responsible for supporting the readiness, reliability, and cleanliness of rental equipment prior to deployment. The role primarily works in a shop/depot environment and may occasionally assist with loading, unloading, or yard organization.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance, inspection and basic testing of rental equipment under supervision.
• Assist in preparing applied and portable cooling equipment for customer deployment.
• Perform condenser coil cleaning and general equipment cleaning.
• Perform tube maintenance on water‑cooled chillers.
• Assist with depot organization, housekeeping, and yard management.
• Support inventory tracking and equipment staging.
• Assist with loading and unloading equipment as needed.
• Follow safety protocols and company operating procedures.
• Accurately complete maintenance documentation and checklists.
• Maintain tools and shop equipment in proper working order.
• Communicate equipment concerns or repair needs to supervisor.
• Work is performed according to established procedures and safety standards. Escalation to a supervisor is required for non‑routine repairs or technical decisions.

Required Profile

• High School Diploma or equivalent work experience
• Valid driver’s license
• Reliable transportation to and from assigned depot location.
• Mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn HVAC rental equipment.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Must be able to climb, crawl, stoop, kneel and must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 75 pounds

Other Skills & Abilities

• Strong attention to detail
• Basic troubleshooting ability within established guidelines
• Ability to prioritize tasks in a fast‑paced environment
• Team‑oriented with a customer‑service mindset
• Ability to work independently on assigned tasks with supervisor oversight
• Strong work ethic and dependability

Physical Requirements

• Regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• Frequently lift and/or move up to 75 pounds with assistance
• Ability to climb, crawl, kneel, crouch, and work in tight spaces
• Ability to stand for extended periods
• Ability to work in warehouse/depot environments with varying temperatures
• Primarily shop/depot‑based environment
• Exposure to mechanical equipment, tools, noise, and cleaning chemicals
• May occasionally assist at customer sites under supervision

Equal Employment Opportunity

HVAC RNTL is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Reasonable accommodations will be made for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.

As set forth in HVAC RNTL’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.

• A \"disabled veteran\" is one of the following: a veteran of the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service who is entitled to compensation (or who but for the receipt of military retired pay would be entitled to compensation) under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs; or a person who was discharged or released from active duty because of a service‑connected disability.
• A \"recently separated veteran\" means any veteran during the three‑year period beginning on the date of such veteran's discharge or release from active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval, or air service.
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Salary ranges listed are dependent upon a candidate’s qualifications, experience, internal equity, and the budgeted amount for the specific role and location.