Service Tech I

2233 Service Experts of the Bay Area Inc; United States; On-site; USD 37,153 - 47,389; Full time

Job summary

2233 Service Experts of the Bay Area Inc is seeking an HVAC technician to perform residential and light commercial service calls. Candidates should have 2 to 5 years of experience and relevant certifications. The role includes diagnosing customer issues, performing maintenance, and maintaining excellent customer service.

The position offers a pay range of $26.97 to $34.40 per hour. Applicants must have a high school diploma or GED, along with mechanical aptitude and effective communication skills.

Qualifications

• 2 to 5 years experience in HVAC with technical training certification required.
• EPA and safety certifications required.
• Available to work flexible hours and on-call shifts as needed.

Responsibilities

• Perform residential and/or light commercial service and maintenance calls.
• Diagnose and resolve customer problems professionally and accurately.
• Communicate with dispatch about activity status and availability.

Skills

HVAC service experience

Proficient mechanical aptitude

Effective communication skills

Valid driver’s license

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical training certification

Tools

HVAC troubleshooting tools

Electrical tools

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Works under minimal supervision to perform residential and/or light commercial service and maintenance calls.
• Analyzes, diagnoses, and resolves customer problems in a courteous, professional, timely, and accurate manner.
• Diagnoses and performs services on heating, air conditioning, ventilation, and refrigeration equipment as well as accessories in an accurate and timely manner.
• Inspects equipment and performs diagnostics on equipment to identify potential problems to prevent premature and unexpected breakdowns or callbacks.
• Completes routine maintenance and equipment cleaning as needed or required.
• Responsible for delivery and removal of parts and equipment needed to complete service work.
• Using hand‑held device records all required information on customer call.
• Completes all forms and paperwork in a neat, timely, complete, and accurate manner.
• Collects payment from customer.
• Communicates with dispatch, while on duty, to ensure dispatcher has an accurate status report of activities and availability.
• Responsible for delivery of excellent customer service and sustaining high levels of customer satisfaction.
• Promotes products and services to the customer. Calls Sales and Service Coordinator with specifics on replacement product sales leads generated from customer service visit.
• Ensures company property, vehicles, and tools are being used, maintained, and properly accounted for.
• Represents the company professionally, honestly, and ethically in all business matters and activities.
• Follows standard procedures and process, ensures that the company vehicle is properly stocked, returns defective warranty parts to the branch, and orders/replenishes vehicle stock as needed.
• Performs similar/other duties as needed or assigned.
• Regular, reliable attendance.

Health & Safety Roles and Responsibilities

• Reports any unsafe acts, conditions and hazards to direct supervisor/manager immediately.
• Reports any contravention of legislation or company policy, procedure or program to direct supervisor/manager immediately.
• Corrects substandard acts or conditions within area of control.
• Uses and maintains appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) as prescribed by company program(s) or procedure(s).
• Never removes or renders ineffective safety guards, devices, or clothing prescribed to be in place or worn.
• Complies with the general rules as prescribed by company program(s) procedure(s).
• Operates devices or equipment as prescribed by company program(s) or procedure(s).
• Participates in any safety initiatives, teams, or committees.
• Reports all injuries or incidents as prescribed by company program(s) or procedure(s) immediately.
• Provides input on developing safety initiatives and plans to eliminate exposures that could cause accidents.
• Does not perform act that may endanger the safety or well‑being of others.
• Does not engage in any pranks, contests, or rough boisterous behavior.
• Works in compliance with applicable legislative requirement.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with additional training and 2 to 5 years experience in HVAC with technical training certification required.
• Must possess all valid licensing or certification as required by federal, state, provincial, or local governmental laws or regulations for the geographical work area.
• EPA and safety certifications required.
• Skilled at servicing heating, air conditioning, and ventilation equipment as well as related accessories.
• Proficient mechanical aptitude and the ability to operate all necessary tools and equipment.
• Proficient and able to operate all necessary tools and equipment to perform various service projects.
• Proficient at reading wiring diagrams and troubleshooting problems with electrical, refrigerant and duct systems on HVAC equipment.
• Proficient and able to properly start up and balance airflow and to properly align belts and pulleys on all systems with little to no supervision.
• Proficient and able to install a basic duct fitting.
• Proficient at troubleshooting and repairing electronic air cleaners, refrigeration systems, hot water systems, steam boiler systems, humidifiers, and related equipment with little to no supervision.
• Effective communication skills to communicate with customer and resolve customer issues, complaints, or concerns.
• Effective and efficient time‑management and organizational skills.
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record.
• Available to work flexible hours and on‑call shifts as needed.
• Ability to stand, walk and climb ladders and attic stairs, and maneuver in attics, basements, and crawl spaces to access HVAC units.
• Ability to continually climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl.
• Ability to work in a variety of environmental conditions, including hot, cold, outdoor, indoor, dry, humid, slippery surfaces, heights, and congested areas.
• Ability to safely climb 300lb load capacity rated ladders with a 30lb tool belt.
• Natural or corrected vision to see and focus for close, distance, peripheral vision with normal depth perception.
• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds and ability to lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds.

Compensation

$26.97/hour - $34.40/hour

Experience & Education

Minimum Experience: 0 - 2 years

Minimum Education: High School Diploma/GED

Equal Opportunity & Accommodations

Service Experts Heating & Air Conditioning is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The job description is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties or skills required for the job and is subject to review and change at any time, with or without notice, in accordance with the needs of Service Experts.

Service Experts is committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process. To request an accommodation, please email [e-mail].