Lead HVAC Service Technician

Yellowstone Local; Duluth (MN); On-site; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle provided

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Company-provided tools & equipment

Company uniforms

Ongoing HVAC training

Leadership and advancement

Long-term opportunity

Job summary

Brent’s Heating & Cooling is seeking an experienced residential HVAC Service Technician based in Carlton, MN, serving Carlton, Cloquet, Duluth, and surrounding communities. This role emphasizes hands-on field work, independent troubleshooting, and growing leadership responsibilities while supporting a small team.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of HVAC service/repair, EPA 608 certification, and strong diagnostic and communication skills.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of HVAC service, troubleshooting, or repair experience
• Strong residential HVAC service background
• Ability to independently diagnose and repair furnaces and central AC systems
• Strong electrical and mechanical troubleshooting skills
• Ability and willingness to report to Carlton, MN
• EPA 608 Universal Certification
• Valid driver's license
• Strong customer communication skills
• Professionalism and accountability
• Interest in growing into leadership responsibilities

Responsibilities

• Independently troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair residential HVAC systems
• Perform service calls
• Diagnose and repair furnaces and central AC systems
• Troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, airflow, and refrigerant issues
• Service heat pumps, ductless mini-splits, and other HVAC equipment
• Perform HVAC service, repairs, maintenance, and equipment inspections
• Handle challenging diagnostics with minimal supervision
• Explain findings and recommendations to customers
• Recommend equipment replacements when appropriate
• Maintain workmanship, documentation, and safety
• Support service and installation operations
• Collaborate with a small team (~3–4 employees)
• Provide technical guidance to other technicians
• Take on leadership and operational responsibilities as you grow

Skills

Heat pumps

Ductless mini-splits

Boilers

HVAC service experience

Diagnose & repair furnaces

Central AC systems

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical troubleshooting

EPA 608 Certification

Valid driver’s license

Customer communication

Leadership potential

Job description

Yellowstone Local is proud to represent Brent’s Heating & Cooling, an industry leader in heating and cooling services.

Experienced HVAC Tech Ready for Your Next Step?

If you’re the technician others call when the diagnosis gets difficult, this could be the opportunity you’ve been waiting for.

Brent’s Heating & Cooling is hiring an experienced residential HVAC Service Technician who can independently troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair HVAC systems—and is ready to take on more leadership and responsibility.

You’ll stay hands-on in the field while helping support a small team, solve technical problems, and contribute to service and installation operations.

Previous management experience is NOT required. We’re looking for technical experience, sound judgment, accountability, and someone ready to grow into a bigger role.

This position is based out of Carlton, MN and serves Carlton, Cloquet, Duluth, and surrounding Northern Minnesota communities.

Pay & Benefits

• $30–$35/hour. based on experience and technical ability

• 1% commission on qualifying new equipment sales you handle from start to finish

• Full-time position

• Monday–Friday business operations

• Company vehicle provided

• Health insurance

• Retirement benefits

• Paid time off

• Paid holidays

• Company-provided tools and equipment

• Company uniforms

• Ongoing HVAC training and technical development

• Leadership and advancement opportunities

• Long-term opportunity with an established, family-owned company

What You’ll Do

• This isn't a desk job. You'll remain an HVAC technician in the field while taking on additional leadership responsibility.

• Independently troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair residential HVAC systems

• Perform service calls.

• Diagnose and repair furnaces and central AC systems

• Troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, airflow, and refrigerant issues

• Service heat pumps, ductless mini-splits, and other HVAC equipment

• Perform HVAC service, repairs, maintenance, and equipment inspections

• Handle challenging diagnostic situations without constant supervision

• Clearly explain findings, repair options, and recommendations to customers

• Recommend equipment replacement when it is genuinely appropriate

• Maintain high standards for workmanship, documentation, and safety

• Support both service and installation operations

• Help and support a small production team of approximately 3–4 employees

• Provide technical guidance and support to other technicians

• Take on additional leadership and operational responsibilities as you grow

What We're Looking For

This is an experienced-level position. You should be able to independently run residential HVAC service calls and confidently diagnose and repair equipment.

Must Have:

• Heat pumps or cold-climate heat pumps

• Ductless mini-splits

• Boilers

• 3+ years of HVAC service, troubleshooting, or repair experience

• Strong residential HVAC service background

• Ability to independently diagnose and repair furnaces and central AC systems

• Strong electrical and mechanical troubleshooting skills

• Ability to independently run service calls

• EPA Section 608 Universal Certification

• Valid driver's license

• Strong customer communication skills

• Professionalism, accountability, and sound judgment

• Ability and willingness to report to Carlton, MN

• Interest in staying hands-on while taking on greater leadership responsibility

Nice to Have:

• Experience with any of the following is a plus, but not required:

• Refrigeration

• Light commercial HVAC

• Training or mentoring technicians

• Field supervision or team leadership

Why Brent’s Heating & Cooling?

Brent’s Heating & Cooling has served Northern Minnesota for more 20 years.

We're a smaller, family-owned company that believes in responsibility, professionalism, integrity, quality workmanship, and taking pride in doing the job right.

This is not a high-pressure sales position. We want technicians who diagnose problems correctly, give customers honest recommendations, and provide solutions they actually need.

For the right experienced technician, this is an opportunity to do more than run another service call.

Stay hands-on. Help strengthen the team. Work directly with an experienced local company. Build toward greater leadership and responsibility.

You don't need to already have "Lead" or "Manager" in your current title. If you're an experienced HVAC Service Technician who has become the person others rely on for difficult calls, technical questions, or guidance, we want to talk to you.

Ready for Your Next Step?

If you have the HVAC service experience and diagnostic skills we're looking for and you're ready for greater responsibility without leaving the field behind,

Brent’s Heating & Cooling is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.