HVAC Technician Job Description Template
Fill in your company, location, pay and requirements to get a complete hvac technician job description you can post anywhere. Copy it, download it as text or save it as a PDF.
Your job description
[Company name] is hiring: HVAC Technician ([Job type])
Location: [City], [State]
Pay: $[Pay from] to $[Pay to] [Pay per]
Schedule: [Schedule]
Job summary
[Company name] is hiring an HVAC technician in [City], [State] to install, service and repair heating, cooling and ventilation systems for homes and businesses. You will find the problem, explain the options to customers and fix it right the first time.
Responsibilities
- Install, service and repair furnaces, air conditioners, heat pumps and ductwork
- Diagnose electrical, refrigerant and airflow problems with gauges and meters
- Recover, recharge and handle refrigerant under EPA Section 608 rules
- Carry out seasonal maintenance under service agreements
- Explain repairs and options to customers clearly and write up the work
- Keep the service vehicle stocked and organized
Requirements
- [Certification]
- [Experience] of experience in residential or commercial HVAC
- EPA Section 608 certification (federal law requires it to handle refrigerant)
- Valid driver's license and a clean driving record
- Authorized to work in the United States
- [Anything else the job needs]
Preferred
- NATE certification
- Commercial rooftop unit experience
- Customer service experience
Physical demands and work environment
Working in attics, crawl spaces and on rooftops in hot and cold weather, climbing ladders, and lifting up to 75 pounds with help.
Pay and benefits
$[Pay from] to $[Pay to] [Pay per], depending on certification and experience. Benefits: [Benefits].
Schedule
[Job type]. [Schedule]. On-call rotation in peak season; overtime is paid as the law requires.
Equal opportunity employer
[Company name] is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
How to apply
[How to apply]
Typical pay
HVAC technicians are commonly offered about $24 to $38 an hour in 2026; installers and apprentices less, commercial service technicians more. Check local pay before you post.
Pay range checklist
- Give both ends of the range you would really pay, not "up to" or "competitive".
- Use the pay unit candidates expect: an hour for hourly jobs, a mile or a week for drivers.
- Mention overtime, shift differentials, per diem or bonuses separately from the base range.
- Check your state's minimum wage and any city minimum wage.
- Keep the same range in every copy of the posting.
- Check whether your state requires a range: pay transparency laws by state.
Tips for a hvac technician posting
- Say whether the job is residential or commercial, install or service, and whether a company van comes with it.
- Put the pay in the first lines. Postings with a clear rate or range get more applicants, and many states now require a range.
- List only the requirements you would really turn someone away for. Each extra "must have" cuts the number of people who apply.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does an HVAC technician need EPA 608 certification?
Yes, to buy or handle refrigerant: federal law requires Section 608 certification. Type II covers most residential and light commercial systems; Universal covers all types.
What should an HVAC technician job description include?
Residential or commercial work, install or service, the certifications and license needed, the on-call rotation, whether a vehicle and tools are provided, and the pay.
Can I copy this hvac technician job description?
Yes. It is free to copy, edit and post on your website or any job board. Fill in your details above, then copy the text or download it.
Do I have to list a pay range in a hvac technician posting?
15 states require a good-faith pay range in job postings for employers above a set size, and more require it on request. Even where it is not required, a clear range gets more applicants.
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