Service Tech Residential UGI

UGI HVAC; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

HomeServe USA is seeking an experienced HVAC technician to diagnose, repair, and maintain residential heating and cooling systems. You will work with dispatch to prioritize service calls, read electrical schematics, and ensure safety and quality in every job.

The role requires EPA universal certification, a valid driver’s license, and the ability to work independently while delivering excellent customer service. Proficiency with basic computer data entry is expected.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Strong HVAC experience in residential areas preferred.
• Universal EPA Certification with 1–3 years’ experience preferred.
• Ability to speak, write, and read English.
• Ability to work independently.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics.
• Experience with residential and light commercial HVAC/plumbing systems and related equipment.
• Familiar with using computers for data entry and queries.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with Dispatch to ensure work orders are received and attended to promptly.
• Diagnose malfunctions in residential HVAC units to determine repair or replacement needs.
• Repair heating and cooling systems and related components to ensure operation.
• Manage repair costs and minimize inefficiencies.
• Achieve first‑time fixes and meet productivity and customer service goals.
• Maintain tools and inventory for safe operation and availability.
• Respond to emergencies to resolve safety concerns.
• Transport tools and materials to job sites.

Skills

HVAC experience

EPA certification

Electrical schematics

English proficiency

Independent worker

Driver's license

Electronic data entry

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Electronic equipment

Job description

Responsibilities:

• Coordinates with Dispatch and management team to ensure work orders are accurately received and attended to in a timely manner based upon established goals and service standards.
• Diagnoses malfunctions of heating/air conditioning/systems and/or components in residential HVAC units for the purpose of identifying repair/replacement needs necessary to maintain equipment and systems.
• Repairs heating/air conditioning systems and related equipment and/or components (e.g. unit heaters, pumps, safety controls, valves, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring operation of equipment.
• Manage repair costs while minimizing inefficiencies.
• Achieve all first-time fixes, productivity, customer service and other performance goals in a consistent manner.
• Maintains tools, supplies and/or equipment (e.g. torches, cutters, drills, test equipment, filters, control components, fan blades, gaskets, seals, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring the availability of items and equipment is in safe operating condition.
• Manage and maintain appropriate inventory ensuring availability of required parts and equipment on an ongoing basis.
• Repairs various items, systems and/or components (e.g., air conditioning systems, heating units such as: steam boilers, forced hot water, and hot air systems.) for the purpose of providing renovation and preventive maintenance of heating/air conditioning.
• Requests equipment and supplies for the purpose of maintaining inventory and ensuring availability of required items.
• Responds to emergency situations for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns.
• Transports various items (e.g. tools, equipment, supplies, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring the availability of materials required at job site.
• Must be able to work independently and have good customer communication skills.
• Other duties as assigned

Job Requirements:

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) required.
• Strong HVAC experience in residential areas preferred.
• Universal EPA Certification with 1-3 years’ experience preferred.
• Ability to speak, write, and read English.
• Ability to work independently.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics.
• Strong HVAC and plumbing experience in residential and light commercial areas including but not limited to steam, hot water, warm air, high efficiency, hot water storage, radiant systems, tank-less systems, ductless a/c, and package units.
• Must be familiar with and able to utilize electronic equipment, including, but not limited to a computer, for the purposes of queries and accurate data entry.

Minimum Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described represent those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions of the position for which they work. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to listen, talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls while executing tasks like working on a computer or talking on the telephone. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to low.

This job description is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate.

HomeServe USA is an equal opportunity employer.

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