What are the responsibilities and job description for the HVAC Maintenance Technician position at Rite Way Heating Cooling & Plumbing?
At Rite Way, we pride ourselves on offering the best solutions and service to meet our customers' needs, all while fostering a supportive and collaborative work environment. We believe in investing in our employees – providing ongoing training and development opportunities to cultivate the best talent and technical expertise in every market we serve.
In addition to a competitive salary and benefits package, we offer:
- A culture that values effort and rewards results
- Health, dental, and vision insurance with low employee contributions
- Paid vacation and sick time plus seven paid holidays each year
- 401(k) retirement savings options with company match
- Affordable supplemental insurance offerings including accident, life, critical illness, and disability
- Weekly pay
If you are passionate about helping people improve their homes, have a strong work ethic, and enjoy working both independently and as part of a team, we encourage you to apply. Please note that this role may require working in diverse and potentially uncomfortable indoor and outdoor environments.
This is not the right fit for you if you are not looking for a long-term career or are unable to consistently demonstrate an exceptional work ethic, including excellent attendance. We value teamwork and those who enjoy working as part of a team will thrive in this role.
JOB SUMMARY
The HVAC Maintenance Technician diagnoses and repairs heating, ventilation, and cooling systems and leads customers to informed and confident buying decisions by providing knowledgeable consultation and delivering an extraordinary customer experience.
*This is a full-time, non-exempt (hourly) position. The salary range above is an estimate of total annual compensation.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Install, maintain, and repair heating, ventilation, and cooling units for both commercial and residential customers.
- Diagnose and repair of electronic, mechanical, and electrical components of these systems.
- Travel to job sites in service area, and work with dispatch to ensure schedule is maintained and delays are properly communicated to customer.
- Be available to work nights or weekends, as scheduled or as needed, to service needs of our customers.
- Maintain good working order of company vehicle including refueling as necessary, reporting any mechanical issues, and filling out and submitting monthly vehicle inspection form. Vehicles should be washed on a regular basis.
- Maintain proper stock, parts, tools, and safety equipment in the vehicle.
- Understand company pricing and generate appropriate customer invoice at job site. Electronically process credit card payments. Obtain customer signature at completion of job. Obtain correct customer information including email address.
- Document all installed equipment upon arrival: make, model, serial number, type of fuel, necessary test measurements, and pictures as necessary.
- Diagnose diverse service issues, obtain replacement parts, calibrate system to manufacturer’s recommendations, and explain fully to customer what the issue is and what is needed to correct.
- Participate in any paid training Rite Way determines relevant to your HVAC technician role. These trainings may or may not be during normal work hours.
- Identify and report to Service Manager potential opportunities for additional business (newer system, service contracts, and additional services).
- This list of duties and responsibilities is illustrative only of the tasks performed by this position and is not all-inclusive, but representative; other duties may be assigned.
COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESS
- Communication
- Customer Focus
- Dependability/Productivity
- Interpersonal Skills
- Organization Skills
- Quality
- Results Orientation
- Technical Skill
REQUIRED SKILLS & ABILITIES
- Good analytical skills and attention to detail with ability to read and interpret blueprints, plans, and manuals.
- Excellent customer service skills with desire to exceed customer expectations.
- Ability to work independently in a timely manner, making sure job is done correctly the first time.
- Well groomed, neat appearance
- Valid driver’s license and clean driving record
- Observe all company procedures and safety rules
- Work as part of our team to ensure customer satisfaction
- Must be available for on-call shift rotation
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
- At least 6-months' experience
- Education and/or hands on training or apprenticeship in installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting and correcting diverse HVAC service issues.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- Must be physically able to lift, lower, push, and pull objects of up to 50 lbs. unassisted
- Ability to stand, sit, walk, walk on uneven surfaces or unstable ground, climb, bend, stoop, reach, balance, talk, hear, taste, smell, and crouch, all for extended periods of time
- Position requires use of hands to finger, handle, or feel
WORK ENVIRONMENT
- Field environment including interior and exterior of customers' residential properties. May require exposure to weather conditions, dusts, and mists that may be present while working outdoors. Exposure to chemicals may occur. Use of personal protective equipment including safety-footwear, goggles, gloves, shield, and hardhats may be required.
WORK SCHEDULE
- Generally, Monday through Friday from 7AM to 5PM. Periodic nights, weekends and on-call work may be required.
REMOTE WORK ELIGIBILITY
- Not Eligible
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYMENT STATEMENT
Rite Way is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and is committed to creating a diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, age, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other personal characteristic protected by Federal, State, or Local Laws.
