Join a fast-growing team in the commercial HVAC/R space. This position has the opportunity to work on a variety of HVAC and refrigeration systems. We are looking for an experienced Journeyman technician to hit the ground running with their field experience. Pay is based on a skills and knowledge assessment with the local union. Responsibilities: • Services and troubleshoots HVAC/R equipment and related products • Operate equipment including vehicles and forklifts. • Strong electrical and electronic troubleshooting skills • Knowledge of performing preventive maintenance on all types and brands of refrigeration and HVAC Equipment • Replacement of oil and refrigerant filters • Start up and testing operation. • Logging and recording temps, amps, and voltage. • Communicate in a professional manner with co-employees, subcontractors, and customers. • Perform other duties as needed, including general maintenance, cleaning, lifting, organizing. Requirements: Education / Certifications • Unlimited Mechanical Journeyman’s license • EPA Universal license or obtained within 60 days of hire • High School Diploma or Equivalent Experience/Qualifications • 5+ years of HVAC/R experience preferred but willing to train the right individual • Proficiency in servicing, troubleshooting, and cleaning refrigeration, heating and cooling equipment and related products • Possess and maintain a valid and current Driver’s License and be insurable by the company’s insurance carrier. • Must be able to push, pull, lift, and manipulate objects of up to 35 pounds often and up to 50 pounds occasionally. • Must be able to climb up and down ladders from all heights within OSHA regulations. • Work is performed in a variety of environmental conditions with exposure to outdoor temperature variations, noise, vibrations, gas or fumes, grease, cleaning solvents, degreasing agents, machinery and its moving parts, odors, and dust particles. • Must be able to be on call nights and weekends on a rotating basis. • Good verbal and written communication skills • Operating knowledge of Microsoft office software and working proficiency with a smartphone • Must be willing to join a local union Perks/Benefits: • Company van with tools after initial training • Paid port to port • 6 paid holidays • Union health, dental, and vision insurance coverage and pension program • Paid training and ongoing development opportunities
See More Details >>Bell Brothers Heating and Air Conditioning is a trusted expert in providing complete indoor air quality and HVAC comfort solutions to businesses in Des Moines and the surrounding areas since 1955. Services include heating and cooling design, installation and replacement, furnace & AC repair, maintenance programs and tune-ups, indoor air quality management, and commercial plumbing. We are Central Iowa’s trusted name for existing and new-construction residential and commercial HVAC design, installation, service, maintenance, and repair. We are currently looking for Licensed HVAC Service Technicians. The HVAC Service Technician will assist in providing maintenance on residential heating and air conditioning systems according to company standards providing the customer with a high-quality experience. Pay Range: $35 hourly Why Bell Brothers is an employer of choice: • We value our customers and employees and have a passion for helping people. "We take service personally". • We are the best around! High employee job satisfaction and 4.8 star Google rating! • NCCER accredited 4 years apprenticeship school • Continuing company-paid training, including dealer training every Spring & Fall • Overtime paid out daily based on 8 hours. Weekends are counted as overtime. • 40 Hours of PTO and 3 sick days after 90 days • $25,000 life insurance policy + other insurance benefits • Fully stocked take-home Chevy van & gas card Additional Compensation and Benefits: • 100% employer-paid health, vision, and dental insurance + options for dependents • Life Insurance • Long-term and short-term disability • 401K with match • Holiday Pay • 6 paid holidays • Company uniform • Tool Allowance • Overtime paid on daily basis not weekly Responsibilities: • Arrive at jobsite at scheduled time and location as dispatched • Relocate from one jobsite to another jobsite as dispatched during the workday • Report to dispatcher when arriving and leaving jobsite • Operate company vehicle as needed • Follow instructions from supervisor and/or dispatcher and carry out in timely manner • Report problems with company tools or vehicle promptly • Report problems with equipment to Service Dispatcher to expedite parts delivery • Communicate with customers and collect C.O.D. on maintenance visits as directed • Ability to work staggered schedule if required • Maintain professional appearance and attitude at all times • Complete all service-related forms properly • Provide all customers with new / renewal maintenance agreement program information • Inform and educate customers about residential planned maintenance agreements • Inform and educate customers on additional products or services available through company • Inform customer of replacement options following company guidelines • Develop basic knowledge of electrical refrigeration principles • Develop basic knowledge of service tools and testing devices • Develop soldering skills • Develop customer service skills. • Perform filter changes utilizing filter checklist paperwork unassisted • Develop skills to perform planned maintenance on residential systems utilizing maintenance checklist with assistance of a Service Technician level 3 or higher • Demonstrated ability to program thermostats • Demonstrated ability to clean Indoor and Outdoor coils • Demonstrated ability to clean Blowers and Burners • Other duties as assigned Required Qualifications: • Valid driver’s license • Valid Journeyman's License • 4 years of HVAC experience • Demonstrate willingness to invest in tools used in the service of HVAC equipment in order for advancement • Demonstrate willingness to invest time in service training seminars and classes • Work from 28’ extension ladder and 12’ step ladder • Ability to operate power and hand tools safely • Insurable driving record • Ability to follow written and verbal directions as given • Demonstrate commitment to developing customer service skills • EPA certification • Demonstrate mechanical aptitude Bell Brothers is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Job Type: Full-time Pay: From $35.00 per hour Benefits: • 401(k) • 401(k) matching • Dental insurance • Health insurance • Life insurance • Paid time off • Parental leave • Vision insurance Schedule: • Monday to Friday Application Question(s): • Are you willing to submit to a company sponsored background check and drug screen, according to local laws and regulations? • Are you currently subject to a non-compete, restrictive covenant, or similar employment agreement that may limit your ability to accept this role? Experience: • HVAC: 4 years (Required) License/Certification: • Driver's License (Required) • Journeyman License (Required) Work Location: In person
See More Details >>Do you want to be a part of a team that genuinely cares about helping others? Do you want to get recognized and rewarded for your hard work? Are you looking for a family-oriented company with a great culture? Who We Are Trust us, you've never worked at a place like Service Legends. To say we're just a home services company doesn't do us justice. We have a reputation for hiring great team members and giving them the tools, training, encouragement, and opportunities to become LEGENDARY. What's it like to Work at Service Legends? We're fun, quirky, ambitious, driven, and love a good dad joke. We love our team members and understand that you are the key ingredient to our success. When you grow, we grow. We believe personal and professional growth are equally as important as business growth and we'll be encouraging it at every step. It's also an integral part of your job. That's why we aim to help you in every possible way to achieve your own personal career objectives and increase the depth and breadth of your experience. We want you to succeed so that you can help us go the extra mile for our clients. Are You the Next Legend? As our Residential HVAC Install Apprentice, This position will focus on installation and replacement for all Residential HVAC services; however, our apprenticeship program provides the knowledge and training so you can perform proper maintenance on heating and air conditioning systems. This includes diagnosing and preventing system failures, making repairs and replacements, and everything in between. Our program will not only teach you professional communication skills for this, but we will guarantee that you will be comfortable and ready to use your new skill set before you're out in the field. You will work as a 2-person team to ensure timely and accurate service to clients in accordance with company standards and procedures. Essential Job Functions • Perform the removal, installation, and startup of new residential HVAC systems • Work closely with the Install Coordinator and fellow Installation Technicians to provide clients with excellent service as outlined in department policies and procedures • Maintain a high standard of clean-up before leaving any job site • Be sure that all necessary touch-up work and clean-up is completed before leaving the job site • Working as a team with the Install Lead to get the job done professionally, efficiently, and in a safe manner • Request necessary parts and equipment in advance to ensure the installation truck is loaded properly with all materials needed to complete each job • Responsible for the vehicle upkeep, record logs, and driving of vehicle; valid driver's license required • Other duties may be assigned Essential Job Requirements To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Required Qualifications • High School diploma or equivalent • 1+ years of HVAC Install experience • Excellent customer service skills • Excellent selling, communication and negotiation skills • Skill in performing routine manual labor • The ability to use various hand and power tools common to trade • The ability to learn through observation and hands on experience • The ability to follow routine, verbal, and written instructions • The ability to communicate with team members and customers effectively • Being capable of maintaining professional working relationships with team members • The ability to understand, analyze, interpret, and implement ideas contained in technical documents, reports, regulations, etc. • Language Skills: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals • Mathematical Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals • Computer Skills: To perform this job successfully, an individual should have the ability to accurately record progress, notes, and instructions in software; utilizing an iPad Preferred Qualifications • Strong mechanical aptitude • HVAC Journeyman License • Ability to exercise judgement and make appropriate decisions • Knowledgeable and skilled in the safe use and maintenance of required tools • Ability to work synergistically with crew partner(s), also independently and accurately • Ability to write routine reports and correspondence • Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization • Previous experience with construction calculations, pressures, temperatures, and measuring square footage for calculations Physical Demands & Work Environment The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 150 pounds. The employee must be comfortable working in tight spaces for an extended period of time in attics and crawl spaces as needed. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; extreme cold and extreme heat. The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts; outside weather conditions and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Compensation & Hours Salary: Starting wage of $24.75 - $33.00 per hour (DOE) + Bonus/Incentives Hours: 7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (flexible start and end times depending on business needs) Days: Monday - Friday with occasional weekends The "Goodies" Benefits As well as very competitive salaries, we offer you a comprehensive package of benefits that adds real value. When you are with us, you'll be rewarded in many ways, and not just through your salary. Our attractive package of benefits is designed to offer you reassurance, security, and lots of flexibility. Service Legends provided benefits for full-time team members include the following: • Insurance: We have industry leading Medical, Vision, & Dental Insurance that you won't find at any other Home Service Company. We provide Life Insurance that is 100% paid by Service Legends with the ability to add on. We offer Short- & Long-Term Disability that is 100% paid by us! • Time Off: We offer a generous time off package that includes up to 5 weeks of PTO, and we recognize 8 paid holidays. • Wellness: Our employees are our #1 asset, and we want to make sure YOU are taken care of mentally, physically, and financially. We offer Employee Assistance Programs to all employees to help better themselves in their everyday life. • Why We Are Better: We want you to grow personally and professionally, so we offer a 401k option with a 4% match, along with educational resources to grow you professionally. We love to promote from within, so there is unlimited growth potential within the company. We offer employee discounts on services we offer to use on your own home. Service Legends recognizes those that go above and beyond by offering bonuses, spiffs, and rewards. Candidates must successfully pass a drug test, reference checks, and background check prior to being hired. It is the policy of Service Legends, Inc. not to discriminate based on race, creed, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, sex, disability, religion, or age in its programs or employment practices.
See More Details >>Embarking on a career in the HVAC trade in Des Moines, IA, typically begins with an apprenticeship, blending hands-on experience with classroom instruction, allowing individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships last about four to five years, requiring extensive training under licensed professionals. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports 142,050 HVAC technicians nationwide, with a significant presence in Des Moines, and projects a 6% job growth from 2022 to 2032. Apprentices in Des Moines earn an average of $633 per week in wages, with an annual overtime average of $3,300. Trade schools, unions, and platforms like Gild help aspiring HVAC technicians find apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a career with strong earning potential—often exceeding $70,000 annually for experienced professionals.
