Residential HVAC Maintenance Technician

Edelman Heating, Cooling, Plumbing, Electric & Solar; Freeport (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dispatch from home

Take-home service vehicle

Performance-based earning

Weekly training

On-call pay incentives

Two weeks paid time off

Health, dental, and vision

401(k) with up to 5% match

Life, disability insurance

Loyalty bonus

Career advancement

Job summary

Edelman Heating, Cooling, Plumbing, Electric & Solar seeks Residential HVAC Maintenance Technicians to keep heating and cooling systems safe, reliable, and efficient. You will perform scheduled maintenance and inspections, identify developing issues, and clearly communicate findings to customers.

This role is part of Edelman's technician development track with growth opportunities as skills improve. You'll work in a hands-on environment with ongoing training and clear career progression, plus

Qualifications

• HVAC maintenance or related field experience preferred.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn.
• EPA certification or ability to obtain it after starting.

Responsibilities

• Perform residential HVAC tune-ups, maintenance, and inspections.
• Identify equipment wear, inefficiencies, and potential problems.
• Evaluate system condition and communicate findings to customers.
• Complete accurate documentation and maintain quality standards.
• Continue developing HVAC technical and diagnostic skills.

Skills

Strong mechanical aptitude

Professional customer communication

EPA certification or ability to obtain

Education

HVAC schooling or related field experience

Job description

Residential HVAC Maintenance Technician

Hiring in:

• Fairbury, IL
• Champaign, IL
• Rockford, IL
• Freeport, IL
• Elkhorn, WI

Pay: $20.00-$40.00 per hour, based on experience

Entry-Level: $20.00-$25.00 per hour

Experienced: $26.00-$40.00 per hour

Schedule: Monday-Friday, starting at 7:00 AM, plus a minimal rotating on-call schedule.

Performance Pay: Average technicians earn approximately $2.00-$3.00 more per hour through performance incentives, with top-performing technicians earning approximately $5.00 more per hour.

Build Your Skills and Your HVAC Career

Edelman is looking for Residential HVAC Maintenance Technicians to help customers keep their heating and cooling systems performing safely, reliably, and efficiently.

You'll perform scheduled maintenance and system inspections, identify developing issues, and clearly communicate your findings to customers. The position is part of Edelman's technician development track, with opportunities to advance as your technical skills and performance grow.

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Why Join Edelman?

• Dispatch directly from home
• Updated take-home service vehicle equipped with what you need, excluding personal tools
• Additional performance-based earning opportunities
• Weekly technical training
• Minimal rotating on-call with additional on-call pay incentives
• Two weeks of paid time off
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with up to 5% company match
• Life, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance options
• Tenure-based loyalty bonus program
• Continued training and career advancement

What You'll Do

• Complete residential HVAC tune-ups, maintenance, and inspections
• Identify equipment wear, inefficiencies, and potential problems
• Evaluate system condition and communicate findings to customers
• Complete accurate documentation and maintain quality standards
• Continue developing your HVAC technical and diagnostic skills

The underlying role focuses on planned maintenance while building technicians' technical skills and ability to identify system concerns before they become larger problems.

What We're Looking For

• HVAC maintenance, service, schooling, or related field experience preferred
• Strong mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn
• Solid diagnostic skills for experienced-level placement
• Professional customer communication skills
• Valid driver's license with an insurable driving history
• EPA certification or ability to obtain it after starting

Candidates will be required to pass a background check and drug test upon being given a conditional offer of employment