Free HVAC service technician job description template

HVAC techs get calls from every shop in town, so a vague post gets skipped. A clear description tells a tech whether the job is service, install or both, whether there is an on-call rotation, and which certifications you expect. It also screens out applicants who do not hold the refrigerant certification the job needs, which saves you interviews.

• Whether the role is service, installation or both.
• The equipment you work on: split systems, heat pumps, furnaces, mini-splits, light commercial rooftop units.
• The refrigerant handling certification the work requires.
• Whether there is an on-call or weekend rotation in peak season.
• Whether you supply the van, tools and gauges.
• Your pay range and how raises work.

• Diagnoses no-cool and no-heat calls and explains the repair options to the homeowner.
• Performs seasonal tune-ups on furnaces, air conditioners and heat pumps.
• Recovers, evacuates and charges refrigerant to manufacturer specifications.
• Replaces capacitors, contactors, motors, igniters and other failed parts.
• Installs and starts up new systems, including line sets, condensate and thermostat wiring.
• Keeps the van stocked and writes up each call before leaving the driveway.

Check what the job pays in your state on our HVAC service technician salary page, from government wage data, before you set the pay line. See what license the work needs in each state on our HVAC licensing pages. Hiring your first helper? Read 1099 vs W-2 first.

1. Add your business name and logo.
2. Set the job title, location, schedule and pay.
3. Edit the duties and requirements to match the job.
4. Download Word or PDF, or copy the text into a job board.