Maintenance Tech/Jr Tech

TrustalRecruiting; Lewisville, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base pay $21–$25/hr

OTE $50k–$65k+

Overtime 1.5x

Commissions on sold estimates

Tool credits for reviews

PTO 40–80 hours/year 1st years

Healthcare

Year-round stability

Job summary

Southern Comfort Mechanical is seeking a Residential HVAC Maintenance Technician (Junior Technician) in Lewisville, TX. You will perform preventive maintenance, diagnose issues, and keep homes running efficiently. Expect steady year-round work with mentorship and clear career paths.

You’ll use ServiceTitan, follow our professional process, and build client trust through honest recommendations. Competitive pay, overtime, and benefits supported by strong team culture.

Qualifications

• EPA 608 Certification required (Type II or Universal).
• TDLR ACR Technician Registration required.
• Valid Texas driver’s license with clean record.
• 1.5+ years in residential HVAC maintenance or apprentice service.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed preventative maintenance on residential systems.
• Follow standard customer service process on every call.
• Execute root-cause diagnostics on electrical and mechanical components.
• Use ServiceTitan and AI tools to streamline tasks and create invoices.
• Explain system conditions and present repair options without pressure.
• Train with lead technicians to master diagnostic techniques.
• Assist teammates to complete company calls safely and thoroughly.

Skills

HVAC maintenance

Diagnostics

ServiceTitan

Customer service

Education

EPA 608 Certification (Type II/Universal)

TDLR ACR Technician Registration

Tools

ServiceTitan

Mobile devices/tablets

Hand tools

Job description

Earn $50K–$65K+ Year-Round: $21–$25/hr + Commissions & Overtime for Junior HVAC Techs!

About

Southern Comfort Mechanical is a growth-oriented HVAC company serving residential and commercial clients in the Lewisville, TX area. Built on family values and integrity, we believe in building careers from the ground up - just like our Service Manager, Wes, who worked his way up over a 27-year career. You will learn from the best in HVAC with Wes as your manager.

We believe everyone in HVAC should know all sides of the business: you can't sell what you can't install, and you can't install what you don't know how to build. We operate with a supportive, systematic, team-first mindset. When a tech is stuck on a tough call at 6:00 PM, we step in to help - no one gets left behind. When mistakes happen, we don't point fingers; we evaluate processes and grow together.

About the Role

As a Residential HVAC Maintenance Technician (Junior Technician), your primary purpose is to perform thorough preventative maintenance, conduct initial diagnostic evaluations, and keep residential heating and cooling systems running at peak efficiency.

You are the frontline guardian of homeowner comfort and key to building "clients for life." By following our systematic processes and offering honest, transparent recommendations, you protect homeowners from costly system failures and represent the core values of our brand in the field.

What's In It for You

• Base Hourly Rate: Earn $21.00 – $25.00 per hour, directly reflecting your experience level and technical foundation.
• On-Target Earnings (OTE): Realistic annual earnings path of $50,000 – $65,000+ through competitive base pay combined with performance incentives.
• Overtime Pay: Paid overtime (1.5x) for all hours worked over 40 hours per week.
• Performance Incentives & Commissions: Earn a 3% commission on sold estimates, $50 bonuses per piece of equipment sold, and progressive commission tiers reaching up to ~4% as your technical capability advances.
• Tool Credit Allowance: Earn dedicated tool credits as a reward for collecting positive 5-star Google customer reviews.
• Paid Time Off (PTO): 40 hours of PTO in Year 1, increasing to 80 hours starting in Year 3. PTO accrues throughout the year and can be used as it accrues, with additional unpaid time off available as needed.
• Healthcare: Medical
• Year-Round Hours & Job Stability: Guaranteed, steady year-round work with no winter layoffs.

Core Responsibilities

• Perform detailed preventative maintenance checkups on residential split systems, heat pumps, mini-splits, and communicating systems.
• Follow Southern Comfort Mechanical's standard customer service process on every call: put on shoe covers before entering, make a professional introduction, complete comprehensive forms, and take photos of equipment conditions.
• Execute systematic root-cause diagnostics on electrical and mechanical components when encountering non-operational systems.
• Utilize modern tablet software (such as ServiceTitan) and AI tools to streamline administrative tasks and create clear invoice summaries for homeowners.
• Clearly explain system conditions and present repair or replacement choices to clients in an informative, zero-pressure manner.
• Participate actively in shop training on test units alongside lead technicians to master advanced diagnostic techniques.
• Assist fellow team members in the field when calls run complex, ensuring all company calls are completed safely and thoroughly.

Required & Preferred Experience

• Experience: Minimum of 1.5 years (at least two full summer seasons) of active, hands-on experience in residential HVAC maintenance or apprentice service.
• Certifications: Active EPA Section 608 Certification (Type II or Universal required).
• Licensing: Ability to obtain TDLR (Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation) ACR Technician Registration.
• Driver's License: Valid Texas Driver’s License with a clean, safe driving record.
• Technical Baseline: Fundamental understanding of electrical components, run capacitors, refrigerant pressure evaluations, airflow concepts, and heat pump sequence of operation.
• Tools & Software: Comfort using field software (ServiceTitan or similar) on modern mobile devices/tablets, and possession of basic personal hand tools required for HVAC service work.
• References: Must provide two professional references who can verify your reliability, drive, and work ethic.

Key Attributes for Success

• Humility & Self-Awareness: You have no bad habits, you know what you don't know, and you are eager to learn from experienced industry veterans.
• Growth Mindset & Curiosity: You ask questions when you run into something unfamiliar, invest time into understanding how systems work, and constantly push yourself to develop.
• Patience & Systematic Discipline: When it is 6:00 PM and a unit is not running, you stay calm, systematically test wires one-by-one, trust the process, and perform complete due diligence.
• Integrity & Accountability: You always do the right thing, take full responsibility for your work, and follow established standards.
• Team-First Mentality: You pull your weight, communicate openly, and step up to help your teammates whenever extra support is needed.

Why Join Us?

As our newResidential HVAC Maintenance Technician (Junior Technician) atSouthern Comfort Mechanical, weoffer dedicated mentorship from leaders who started where you are today, structured ongoing training, and a clear path to advance your skill set and income. If you bring humility, patience, and a strong work ethic, we will supply the guidance, tools, and year-round stability to help you build a lifelong career.

Southern Comfort Mechanical is an equal opportunity employer.