HVAC Technician (Residential)

Job Overview

This is a hands on residential HVAC technician role in the San Francisco, CA area. You'll handle service calls and installations in homes, solving heating and cooling problems for customers directly. It's the kind of job where no two days are exactly the same.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostics, maintenance, and repairs on residential furnaces, air conditioners, and heat pumps.
• Install new HVAC equipment according to manufacturer specs and local codes.
• Explain technical issues and repair options clearly to homeowners.
• Manage your service route efficiently and complete paperwork for each job.
• Troubleshoot complex system failures under time constraints.

Requirements

• A valid EPA 608 certification is mandatory.
• At least two years of field experience working on residential systems.
• You need your own reliable transportation and basic hand tools; specialty tools are often provided.
• The physical side is real; you'll be lifting heavy units, working in attics and crawl spaces, and handling refrigerants safely.
• A clean driving record is essential for this role.

What It's Like In This Role

You're mostly on your own managing a truck stock and your daily schedule, but you've got a dispatcher and senior techs for backup when you hit a snag. The work involves digital manifolds, combustion analyzers, and mobile apps for manuals and invoicing. Expect a steady flow of calls, especially during peak seasons; some overtime is typical when the weather turns extreme.

Why You'll Like This Opportunity

The schedule often comes with some flexibility once you've proven yourself reliable. Different employers in San Francisco, CA offer varied scopes of work; from quick service shops to full design install companies; so you can find a fit that matches your skills. There's always something new to learn as technology evolves in home comfort systems.

Schedule & Work Type

This is typically a full time, onsite position. Most schedules are daytime hours Monday through Friday, but on call rotations for nights or weekends are common in this industry. Part time opportunities are rare but can exist with smaller contractors.

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