Lead HVAC Technician

Aire Serv of Charlottesville

Charlottesville (VA)

On-site

USD 50,000 - 83,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401k

Take-home company van

iPad + tools

Uniforms provided

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Paid training

Job summary

Aire Serv of Charlottesville is seeking a skilled HVAC technician to join our newly launched franchise. You’ll meet customers in their homes to diagnose, repair, and install heating and cooling systems, delivering a world-class service experience.

As one of our first hires, you’ll grow with the business, receive comprehensive benefits, a take-home van, and ongoing training. Start date targeted for early October 2026; long-term opportunities in a growing team.

Qualifications

3–10 years hands-on HVAC experience (residential service and installation).
Journeyman-level license and ability to perform diagnosis, repair, maintenance, and complete system installations (heat pumps, gas furnaces, central A/C, air handlers).
EPA 608 Universal Certification (required — must have before start).
Valid Virginia driver’s license with a clean driving record.

Responsibilities

Diagnose and repair residential HVAC systems (heating, cooling, air quality).
Perform preventive maintenance and system tune-ups.
Advise on System Upgrades, Improvements, and Service Plans – Help customers uncover additional opportunities and needs related to their home comfort and air quality while offering your expert recommendation for the best solution.
Lead full system replacements and new equipment installations — heat pumps, gas furnaces, central A/C, air handlers, and ductless/mini-split systems
Manage installs start to finish: equipment staging, line set, electrical connections, refrigerant charging, startup, and customer walkthrough
Document all work accurately in ServiceTitan (our field management software)
Represent Aire Serv professionally — appearance, communication, and attitude
Mentor apprentice-level technicians as the team grows
Consistently follow the Aire Serv service process

Skills

HVAC experience

Journeyman license

EPA 608 Certification

Virginia driver's license

Strong communication

Customer service

Physical fitness

Professional appearance

Job description

$30–$40/hr base + commission + bonuses + overtime | 32 - 40 hours/week guaranteed for 6 months
Insurance & 401k
Retention bonuses that grow the longer you stay — $1,000 at 3 months, $1,500 at 6 months, and $3,500 at your one-year mark. Hit all three and you've earned $6,000 on top of everything else in year one.
Commission opportunities include tech-generated leads, system replacements, accessories and add-ons, maintenance agreements, and Google reviews from satisfied customers.

Why You’ll Want to Join Our Team

Aire Serv of Charlottesville is a freshly launched franchise backed by Neighborly — the largest home services network in the world — and as our first hire, you'd be getting in on the ground floor of something being built to scale, with a direct path to grow as the company grows.

This is a customer-facing, residential service role where you’ll meet the customer in their home and talk with them about recommended solutions. You will succeed here by providing a world-class experience and genuinely caring about the customer's needs.

IMPORTANT NOTES:

Target start date is early October 2026 — we're building now and want the right person.
This is a full-scope role at launch — service and installation — but we're committed to bringing on a dedicated Installer within 90 days so you can focus on what you do best: Servicing, Repair, Maintenance
If you're running a solo HVAC operation and spending half your time on marketing, billing, and paperwork instead of working — we'd like to talk. Fold into our brand and focus entirely on the technical work while we handle the rest.

Your Responsibilities

Diagnose and repair residential HVAC systems (heating, cooling, air quality)
Perform preventive maintenance and system tune-ups
Advise on System Upgrades, Improvements, and Service Plans – Help customers uncover additional opportunities and needs related to their home comfort and air quality while offering your expert recommendation for the best solution.

Installations

Lead full system replacements and new equipment installations — heat pumps, gas furnaces, central A/C, air handlers, and ductless/mini-split systems
Manage installs start to finish: equipment staging, line set, electrical connections, refrigerant charging, startup, and customer walkthrough

Team & Admin

Document all work accurately in ServiceTitan (our field management software)
Represent Aire Serv professionally — appearance, communication, and attitude
Mentor apprentice-level technicians as the team grows
Consistently follow the Aire Serv service process

How to Know If This is the Job for You

You want to be a core part of something being built.

As one of our first technicians, you'll work closely with the owner in a small team environment where your reliability and skill directly drive our success.

You love a smooth process

Our HVAC techs follow our Aire Serv process, ensuring a consistent and amazing experience for our clients, while growing their income and career.

You empathize with the customer

You understand what a customer is going through and show that you care by listening to their concerns. You walk them through their options in a way that the customer understands. You are there to help today and in the future.

What We're Looking For

Required:

3–10 years of hands-on HVAC experience (residential service and installation)
Journeyman-level license and ability to perform: diagnosis, repair, maintenance, and complete system installations (heat pumps, gas furnaces, central A/C, air handlers)
Strong people skills and the ability to build a genuine rapport with customers. You act with integrity and honesty.
EPA 608 Universal Certification (required — must have before start)
Valid Virginia driver's license with a clean driving record
Strong communication skills with customers — you can explain a repair in plain English
Professional appearance and pride in your work
Ability to lift 60 lbs and work in attics, crawlspaces, and tight spaces

Preferred but not required:

Experience servicing roof top units
Experience with ductless/mini-split systems (Mitsubishi, Daikin, etc.)
Brazing, refrigerant line set, and startup experience on new installs
Health Insurance
401k
Take home company van and dispatch from home
iPad + all tools and apps loaded and ready
Uniforms provided — you look the part, we cover the cost
Paid time off starting year one, with annual increases + paid holidays
Year-round employment — no slow-season layoffs
Paid training at manufacturer facilities and Aire Serv corporate — we cover travel, meals, and lodging
Service area: Charlottesville, Crozet, Waynesboro (generally)
Schedule: Monday–Friday base; overtime as needed

What to Expect When You Apply