Job Title: HVAC Technician (Entry Level / Tech I)Job DescriptionThis entry-level HVAC Technician (Tech I) role offers an excellent opportunity to build a long-term career in the HVAC field. You will support customers by delivering, installing, and servicing rental HVAC equipment, ensuring safe operation and reliable performance. The position combines hands-on mechanical work, customer interaction, and accurate documentation, while following strict safety procedures and operating company vehicles in a responsible manner.
Responsibilities
- Communicate professionally with customers, internal teams, and sales engineers to schedule equipment deliveries, pick-ups, and service calls.
- Deliver rented HVAC equipment to customer sites, ensuring timely and accurate installation according to company standards.
- Install HVAC rental equipment safely and effectively, including setting up flexible gas hoses for both propane and natural gas applications.
- Train authorized operators on the safe and proper use of all installed HVAC equipment, clearly explaining operating procedures and safety precautions.
- Direct customers to review and sign all required paperwork, and maintain accurate records of equipment serial numbers and documentation.
- Troubleshoot the operation, function, specifications, capabilities, and controls of HVAC rental equipment to diagnose and resolve issues.
- Perform basic repairs, adjustments, and preventive maintenance on HVAC equipment to ensure reliable operation and customer satisfaction.
- Clean and test returned HVAC equipment, verifying that performance and appearance meet company standards before returning items to inventory.
- Complete all delivery, pick-up, and service call paperwork thoroughly and accurately to support proper tracking and billing.
- Operate company vehicles safely at all times, adhering to traffic laws and following all company safety policies and procedures.
- Implement proper and safe procedures to check gas connections, verifying that all fittings and hoses are secure and free of leaks.
- Work closely with managers and sales engineers to maintain accurate records of in-stock and rented equipment, supporting effective inventory tracking.
- Provide on-call emergency service on a rotating schedule for weekends and evenings as required, responding promptly to urgent customer needs.
- Help keep the shop organized, clean, and safe by maintaining equipment storage areas, tools, and workspaces.
- Support peak seasonal demands by working some after-hours and weekend shifts when needed.
Essential Skills
- 12 years of experience in a service-related role interacting directly with customers.
- Strong customer service skills with the ability to communicate clearly and professionally.
- Mechanical aptitude and hands-on comfort working with HVAC or related mechanical equipment.
- Basic math skills sufficient for measurements, calculations, and documentation.
- Ability to perform troubleshooting, basic repair, preventive maintenance, installation, and service tasks on HVAC equipment under guidance.
- Valid drivers license with a clean driving record free from points, suitable for operating company vehicles.
- Ability to install flexible gas hose for propane and natural gas applications and follow safe procedures to check gas connections.
- Willingness and ability to work some after-hours and weekend shifts during peak times and participate in a rotating on-call schedule for emergency service.
- Minimum age of 21 years or older to meet vehicle and insurance requirements.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Interest in building a long-term career in the HVAC industry, starting in an entry-level Tech I position.
- Experience with HVAC, mechanical systems, or related repair and service work is beneficial.
- Comfort working in both shop and field environments, including customer sites.
- Ability to follow safety policies and procedures consistently, especially when operating vehicles and handling gas connections.
- Strong attention to detail when completing paperwork, tracking serial numbers, and maintaining equipment records.
- Team-oriented mindset and willingness to collaborate with managers, sales engineers, and coworkers.
- Reliability and responsiveness when providing on-call emergency service on evenings and weekends.
- Organizational skills to help maintain a clean, safe, and well-arranged shop environment.
Why Work Here?You can develop a meaningful career path in the HVAC field while leveraging your existing mechanical and customer service skills in a challenging, hands-on role. You will work with an incredible team of supportive colleagues who value collaboration, safety, and professional growth. The environment encourages learning, offers exposure to a variety of equipment and service situations, and provides opportunities to take on increasing responsibility over time. Work EnvironmentYou will work primarily in a shop setting, helping to keep the space organized, clean, and safe while preparing and maintaining HVAC rental equipment. The role also involves travel to customer sites to deliver, install, and service equipment, requiring safe operation of company vehicles and adherence to all safety procedures. Work hours are generally standard, but you will participate in a rotating on-call schedule for emergency service on weekends and evenings and may work some after-hours and weekend shifts during peak times. The environment is hands-on and mechanically focused, with regular use of HVAC equipment, tools, and gas connections, and an emphasis on maintaining a professional appearance appropriate for customer-facing service work. Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Raleigh, NC. Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $21.00 - $28.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:
Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Raleigh, NC. Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Nov 12, 2026. Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Raleigh,NC.
About Aerotek
Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.
Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
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