Service & Maintenance Technician – HVAC and Water Heating

EcoPerformance Builders; Walnut Creek (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Company vehicle

Phone & tablet

Tools provided

Paid training

Stable year-round work

Small team

Job summary

Eco Performance Builders in Walnut Creek, CA is seeking a Service & Maintenance Technician specialized in HVAC and water heating. The role focuses on diagnosing and repairing inverter heat pumps, heat pump water heaters, and traditional gas furnaces in residential settings.

You will perform warranty work, safety testing, and system tune-ups while documenting results and communicating options clearly to homeowners. Join a referral-driven company with year-round work and a small, valued team.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of residential HVAC service experience.
• Inverter/variable-speed heat pumps diagnosis and fault codes experience.
• Experience with gas furnaces (wall and floor).
• Solid electrical troubleshooting skills (controls, boards, motors, capacitors).
• EPA 608 certification (Universal preferred).
• Valid California driver's license and clean driving record.
• Comfortable working in occupied homes with a range of customers.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, repair, and maintain inverter heat pump systems (ducted/ductless).
• Perform warranty service on heat pumps and water heaters with documentation.
• Install, service, and troubleshoot heat pump water heaters.
• Repair gas furnaces and related equipment; diagnose heat pump components.
• Perform combustion safety testing and identify hazards.
• Conduct seasonal maintenance and tune-ups; verify performance with digital tools.
• Document work clearly with photos, notes, and readings; explain findings to homeowners.

Skills

HVAC service

Inverter heat pumps

Gas furnaces

Electrical troubleshooting

EPA 608 certification

CA driver’s license

Customer communication

Time management

Tools

N/A

Job description

Service & Maintenance Technician – HVAC and Water Heating

Eco Performance Builders | Walnut Creek, CA | Full-Time

About Us

Eco Performance Builders has spent 16 years helping Bay Area homeowners and affordable housing providers make their homes more comfortable, efficient, and healthy. We specialize in whole-home energy retrofits: heat pumps, heat pump water heaters, insulation, air sealing, ductwork, and electrification. We've grown entirely by referral, and we're known for doing the job right the first time.

We're growing our service department and need a skilled technician who can work confidently on both modern inverter heat pump systems and existing heating equipment, including gas furnaces, floor furnaces, and wall furnaces.

What You'll Do

• Diagnose, repair, and maintain inverter heat pump systems, ducted and ductless/mini-splits
• Perform manufacturer warranty service on heat pumps and heat pump water heaters, including: diagnosis, parts replacement, and warranty documentation
• Install, service, and troubleshoot issues with heat pump water heaters
• Service and repair gas forced-air furnaces, floor furnaces, and wall furnaces
• Troubleshoot and repair tank and tankless water heaters (gas and electric)
• Perform combustion safety testing, including CO, draft, and gas-leak checks, and identify hazards
• Perform seasonal maintenance and system tune-ups
• Commission and verify system performance using our digital tools
• Document work clearly with photos, notes, and readings
• Explain findings and options to homeowners in plain language
• Flag opportunities for efficiency upgrades or electrification when appropriate
• Keep your service vehicle stocked, organized, and maintained

What We're Looking For

• 3+ years of residential HVAC service experience
• Experience diagnosing inverter/variable-speed heat pumps, including error codes, sensors, inverter boards, and communication issues
• Hands‑on experience with gas furnaces, including wall and floor furnaces
• Experience with heat pump water heaters is a strong plus
• Solid electrical troubleshooting skills: controls, boards, motors, and capacitors
• EPA 608 certification (Universal preferred)
• Valid California driver's license and clean driving record
• Professional, respectful, and comfortable working in occupied homes with a wide range of customers
• Self‑motivated and organized, able to manage your own schedule

Nice to Have

• Manufacturer training or certifications (Mitsubishi, Daikin, Fujitsu, Carrier, etc.)
• Experience handling manufacturer warranty claims
• BPI, combustion safety, or NATE certifications
• Experience with utility, CCA, or energy efficiency programs
• Bilingual (Spanish or other languages)

What We Offer

• Starting at $35/hour, DOE
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid time off and sick leave
• Company vehicle, phone, and tablet
• Tools and test equipment provided
• Paid training, including manufacturer training on the inverter heat pump and heat pump water heater brands we install
• Steady, year‑round work with a stable, referral‑driven company
• A small team where your work is noticed and valued

Eco Performance Builders | CSLB #944856 | Equal Opportunity Employer