Lead HVAC Service Technician

Bayonet Plumbing, Heating & Air-Conditioning; Lakeland (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on Bonus

Free Tools

No On-Call

Commission Bonuses

Culture of Excellence

Job summary

Bayonet Plumbing, Heating, and Air Conditioning in Hudson, FL is seeking an HVAC Service Technician to join a high-performing team. This role offers top pay for top talent, a $2,500 sign-on bonus with pre-approved tools up to $1,000, and no on-call duties, ensuring work-life balance.

You will diagnose and repair residential HVAC systems, deliver white-glove service, and help educate clients on energy efficiency and maintenance options.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in residential HVAC diagnostics, repair, and service.
• Strong troubleshooting skills and technical knowledge.
• EPA Certification (Type II or Universal preferred).
• Clean and valid Florida driver’s license.
• Own high-quality tools and know how to use them.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair residential and light commercial HVAC systems.
• Deliver white-glove customer service while solving complex system issues.
• Perform high-level maintenance and tune-ups for system longevity and performance.
• Educate clients on system care, energy efficiency, and service options.
• Use digital tools to document service visits and maintain accurate records.
• Adhere to all safety and compliance standards.

Skills

HVAC diagnostics

Troubleshooting

EPA Certification

Florida Driver's License

Own Tools

Customer Service

Job description

General Job Description

HVAC Service Technician – Top Pay for Top Talent

Location: Hudson, FL

You're a Pro. It's Time You're Treated Like One.

At Bayonet Plumbing, Heating, and Air Conditioning, we’re building an elite team of HVAC professionals. We’ve been serving Central Florida since 1977, and now we’re expanding—looking for highly skilled technicians who take pride in their craft and want to be part of something bigger.

This is not a stepping-stone job. This is a long-term, high-respect, high-reward opportunity.

What Sets Bayonet Apart

Top Pay for Top TalentWe’re serious about paying what you’re worth. Bring the skills—we’ll bring the paycheck.

$2500 Sign-On Bonus + Free Tool(Specific tools only; pre-approved list with items valued up to $1000)

No On-Call Work – EverWe respect your time and your life outside of work.

High-End Jobs & ClientsWork with real systems, not band-aid jobs. You’ll be challenged, and you’ll be trusted.

Commission BonusesUncapped. You earn it, you keep it.

Culture of ExcellenceSurround yourself with experienced techs who take pride in what they do. No babysitting. No drama. Just skilled pros doing great work.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Diagnose and repair residential and light commercial HVAC systems
• Deliver white-glove customer service while solving complex system issues
• Perform high-level maintenance and tune-ups for system longevity and performance
• Educate clients on system care, energy efficiency, and service options
• Use digital tools to document service visits and maintain accurate records
• Adhere to all safety and compliance standards—because you know what you’re doing
• Maintain a clean, organized, and professional company vehicle and workspace
• Collaborate with dispatch, installers, and team members to ensure excellent customer experiences
• Assist with training and mentoring junior technicians when needed
• Perform other duties as assigned to support company operations and customer satisfaction

Specific Qualifications

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience in residential HVAC diagnostics, repair, and service
• Strong troubleshooting skills and technical knowledge
• EPA Certification (Type II or Universal preferred)
• Clean and valid Florida driver’s license
• Own high-quality tools and know how to use them
• Respect for the craft, the team, and the customer
• Must pass drug screen and background check (we’re professional, and so are you)

Bonus Points If You

• Mentor junior techs and lead by example
• Thrive in a fast-paced, performance-based environment
• Want long-term stability in a growing, respected company

Physical Requirements & Work Environment

Must be able to lift up to 75 pounds and work in attics, crawl spaces, rooftops, and outdoor Florida conditions. Position requires frequent standing, bending, climbing ladders, and use of HVAC tools and equipment while working safely in environments exposed to heat, dust, noise, and mechanical hazards.

Ready to Join a Team That Matches Your Standards?

We’re not hiring to fill seats—we’re hiring top-tier talent to help us lead the industry. If you’re ready to be respected, rewarded, and challenged at the highest level, we want to hear from you.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or work authorization support. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without current or future need for employer sponsorship.

Company Overview

IES Residential, Inc. is one of the nation's largest and most respected electrical, plumbing, HVAC, solar, and cable solutions providers for single-family homes and multi-family complexes since 1973. We provide comprehensive integrated solutions that light up our world.We make homes come to life.

IES is a national provider of industrial products and infrastructure services to a variety of end markets, including electrical, mechanical and communications contracting solutions for the commercial, industrial, residential and renewable energy markets. IES is publicly traded on NASDAQ under the symbol IESC. As of the end of IES’s 2025fiscal year ending September 30, 2025, IES produced over$3.3 billion in revenue and employed over 10,200 employees at over 131 domestic locations across the United States. IES is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: Minorities, Females, Gender Identity, Sexual Orientation, Individuals with Disabilities, Protected Veterans Encouraged to Apply.

From office buildings to wind farms, industrial complexes to housing developments, our employees and design professionals design, build, and maintain the systems that empower lives.

Our commitment to our employees is reflected by our actions:

• Safety is Priority One – and our record shows it
• Competitive Pay
• Company 401K plan with Employer Contribution Match
• Company Paid Time Off
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Choice of Medical Coverage including Prescription and Short Term Disability Plans
• Choice of Dental and Vision Coverage
• Optional Long-term Disability, Critical Illness, Accident, Legal and Pet Coverage
• Auto and Home Insurance Discount Programs