Service Technician – HVAC

The Contractor Consultants; Piscataway Township (NJ); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Health insurance

401(k)

Paid leave

Company vehicle

Uniforms

Safety equipment provided

Training & certifications

Job summary

Uncle Mike’s Home Service LLC is seeking a Service Technician to perform direct residential thermal diagnostics, system maintenance, and customer care across a high-density market. This full-time position offers autonomy to manage daily dispatches, while serving as the technical consultant for homeowners and contributing to client retention.

You will diagnose and repair HVAC systems, communicate issues clearly, and document findings.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of verified field experience specializing in residential HVAC service and mechanical systems.
• Active EPA 608 Certification required to handle refrigerants.
• Valid driver’s license with good standing.
• Proven troubleshooting capabilities to isolate electrical and mechanical failures independently.
• Strong customer communication and professional demeanor while working in homes.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced diagnostics and repairs on residential HVAC units.
• Explain malfunctions and repair paths clearly to homeowners.
• Record findings and parts in the service database.
• Manage service tools, equipment, and company vehicle responsibly.
• Adhere to environmental safety protocols and regulations when handling refrigerants.

Skills

HVAC field experience

EPA 608 Certification

Driver's License

Troubleshooting skills

Professional communication

Education

HVAC-R technical degree or trade schooling

OSHA 10 certification

Job description

Service Technician — Direct Residential Thermal Diagnostics, Technical System Maintenance, and Customer Care

Job Overview

• Company: Uncle Mike’s Home Service LLC.
• Salary/Pay Rate: $25.00 to $35.00 per hour (Plus Performance Bonuses and Incentive Pay).
• Location: Monmouth, Ocean and Middlesex County
• Job/Employment Type: Full-Time.
• Schedule: Monday to Friday (With weekend availability as needed).
• Mandatory Licences & Certifications: Valid Driver’s License and EPA 608 Certification.

The Opportunity

You will serve as a premier residential specialist, executing critical thermal diagnostics and equipment maintenance across a high-density consumer market. This role provides the operational autonomy to manage your daily dispatch schedule while serving as the authoritative technical consultant for local homeowners. You will directly drive regional client retention and brand trust, backed by a stable firm that combines small-business heart with enterprise benefits.

How You Will Make An Impact

• Perform advanced physical diagnostics, mechanical repairs, and custom preventative maintenance on residential HVAC units.
• Communicate technical malfunctions and structural repair paths clearly to property owners to build absolute trust.
• Conduct microscopic component assessments and capture exact airflow, refrigeration, and electrical performance readings.
• Execute seasonal technical tune-ups and complex diagnostic service evaluations across diverse heating and cooling configurations.
• Catalog comprehensive field service findings, technical recommendations, and part requirements within the corporate database.
• Manage, inventory, and secure company-issued testing instrumentation, trade tools, and your assigned service vehicle.
• Enforce rigorous environmental safety protocols, handling chemical refrigerants strictly according to regulatory frameworks.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum of 3 years of verified field experience specializing in residential HVAC service and mechanical systems.
• Active, non-expired EPA 608 Certification necessary to handle and recover regulated consumer refrigerants.
• Valid driver’s license maintained in good standing to accommodate responsive residential territory travel.
• Proven troubleshooting capabilities with the capacity to isolate intricate electrical and mechanical system failures independently.
• Advanced personal communication skills and a meticulous, clean demeanor while operating inside client residences.

Preferred Qualifications & Experience

• Completed technical degree in HVAC-R technology, mechanical engineering, or a recognized vocational apprenticeship.
• Hands-on familiarity with modern high-efficiency heat pumps, ductless mini-split arrays, and smart control interfaces.
• Completed safety milestones including an active OSHA 10 card or specialized residential gas safety credentials.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive hourly compensation ranging from $25.00 to $35.00 scaled to residential mechanical troubleshooting mastery.
• Robust financial incentives including immediate access to performance bonuses, incentive pay, and corporate referral rewards.
• Stable financial infrastructure featuring a dependable weekly pay cycle and a comprehensive retirement savings program.
• Elite health protection architecture including premium medical, dental, vision insurance, and a Health Savings Account.
• Full group safety allocations covering flexible life insurance policies, disability protection options, and wellness programs.
• Substantial paid leave benefits encompassing traditional vacation allotments, observed holidays, sick leave, and parental leave.
• Provided corporate service vehicle, commercial gas privileges, complete field uniforms, and required protective safety equipment.
• Fully funded technical professional development, ongoing product certifications, and interactive employee reward contests.

About Us

Uncle Mike’s Home Service LLC is a premier residential mechanical contractor specializing in high-performance heating, ventilation, and air conditioning solutions. We maintain a family-oriented workplace culture built upon technical craftsmanship, clear communications, and uncompromised client care. Our leadership treats workforce satisfaction as a central pillar, providing our technicians with modern diagnostic tools, steady year-round hours, and an engaging environment.

Uncle Mike’s Home Service LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or any other status protected by law or regulations. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.