About the position Nextech is seeking a dedicated HVAC Refrigeration Service Technician to join our team in Bradford, Pennsylvania. As America's Largest Independent Self-Performing HVAC/R Service Provider, we pride ourselves on our commitment to quality, value, and integrity. Our technicians play a crucial role in maintaining our reputation and delivering exceptional service to our commercial customers. This position requires a quality-oriented individual who values hard work and integrity, and is ready to contribute to our mission of providing top-notch HVAC/R services. In this role, you will be responsible for installing, maintaining, and repairing heating, ventilation, cooling, and refrigeration units. You will diagnose and repair electronic, mechanical, and electrical components of these systems, ensuring that all work is performed to the highest standards. Our technicians are expected to provide timely and quality repairs, maintain their equipment, and build trusting relationships with clients. You will also be required to travel to job sites, communicate effectively with dispatchers, and document service details electronically. As part of our commitment to our employees, we offer a supportive work environment and opportunities for professional growth. Our technicians are encouraged to participate in company-provided training to enhance their skills and knowledge. If you are looking for a rewarding career in HVAC/R service, we invite you to apply and join our team. Responsibilities • Provide the highest level of technical ability, quality, value, and integrity to our customers , • Install, maintain, and repair heating, ventilation, cooling, and refrigeration units for commercial customers , • Diagnose and repair electronic, mechanical, and electrical components of these systems , • Travel to job sites in service area and work with dispatcher to ensure schedule is maintained and delays are properly communicated to customer , • Be available to work nights or weekends, on a rotating basis, to service emergency needs of our customers , • Maintain good working order of company vehicle, equipment, and electronics , • Maintain stock, parts, tools, and safety equipment in the vehicle , • Document details of services and parts provided to customers electronically through iPad applications , • Diagnose diverse service issues, obtain any replacement parts, calibrate system to manufacturer's recommendations, and be able to explain need for and value of recommended solutions , • Participate in company-provided training opportunities , • Identify and report potential opportunities for additional business (new unit/system, PM contracts, and additional services) Requirements • High school diploma, GED or suitable equivalent , • 2+ years of recent HVAC/R Technician field experience , • Must live within 30 miles of location of position listed , • Valid driver's license , • EPA Certificate , • Proficient in reading schematics and work plans , • Knowledge with advanced principles of air conditioning, refrigeration, and heating , • Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills , • Basic computer skills for iPad and cell phone communication and documentation , • Ability to work overtime, weekends, or holidays - if needed Nice-to-haves Benefits • Company Vehicle , • Dispatched from home daily , • Gas Card , • Excellent Health Insurance options , • Dental, Vision, Accident, Critical Illness, Disability and Supplemental Life Insurance options , • 7 paid Holidays , • 10 paid Vacation days
See More Details >>Embarking on a career in the HVAC trade in Bradford, PA, often begins with an apprenticeship, blending hands-on experience with classroom instruction, allowing individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships typically last four to five years, requiring extensive training under licensed professionals. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are approximately 110,000 HVAC technicians nationwide, with a significant demand for skilled professionals in Bradford, PA. The average weekly wage for HVAC technicians in Bradford is around $1,368, with experienced professionals earning upwards of $1,960 per week. Trade schools, local unions, and platforms like Gild assist aspiring HVAC technicians in finding apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a rewarding career with strong earning potential.