Heating Air Conditioning Service Technician

About the role

Hams Cool is seeking a full‑time Heating Air Conditioning Service Technician to join its on‑site team in Alexandria. You will diagnose, repair, and maintain residential and light‑commercial HVAC systems, ensuring reliable comfort for customers.

Key responsibilities

• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance such as filter changes, coil cleaning, and system performance checks.
• Respond promptly to service calls, troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and airflow issues, and complete high‑quality repairs.
• Communicate findings and recommended services clearly to customers, provide accurate estimates, and ensure satisfaction at job completion.
• Document work performed, maintain tools and service vehicles, and follow safety standards and local codes.
• Collaborate with dispatch and office staff to manage daily schedules and travel to customer sites in Alexandria and surrounding areas.

Required profile

• Strong troubleshooting ability for HVAC systems, including mechanical, electrical, and airflow diagnostics.
• Experience maintaining and repairing heating and cooling equipment, with safe start‑up and shut‑down procedures.
• Current EPA certification (or ability to obtain within a specified timeframe) for refrigerant handling.
• High school diploma or equivalent; completion of an HVAC trade program or apprenticeship is preferred.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean record and ability to lift equipment, work in confined spaces, heights, and varying weather conditions.

Required skills

• HVAC system troubleshooting
• Mechanical diagnostics
• Electrical diagnostics
• Airflow diagnostics
• Preventive maintenance (filter replacement, coil cleaning, performance testing)
• EPA refrigerant handling certification
• Basic electrical and mechanical principles