Becoming an HVAC technician in Emporia, KS, typically starts with an apprenticeship, which combines hands-on experience with classroom learning, allowing individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships last about four to five years, requiring many hours of training under licensed professionals. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects a 6% job growth for HVAC technicians from 2022 to 2032. In Emporia, KS, the average annual salary for HVAC technicians is approximately $57,300, with hourly wages typically ranging from $20 to $30. This translates to a weekly wage of approximately $1,102 to $1,308. Trade schools, unions, and platforms like Gild help aspiring HVAC technicians find apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a career with strong earning potential—often exceeding $108,000 annually for experienced professionals.
Overview: Join the best in the industry at Nextech and embark on a rewarding career journey! For over 30 years, we've built our success on a foundation of Quality, Value, and Integrity, fostering enduring partnerships with thousands of satisfied customers. With over 2,000 team members nationwide, Nextech sets itself apart from other companies by being America’s largest HVAC/R service provider. As we continue to grow, we're committed to offering an exceptional work experience for our employees with numerous opportunities for development and advancement. If you pride yourself on quality work, integrity, and dedication, we want you on our team. Nextech boasts outstanding review ratings on Indeed and Glassdoor, making it the premier destination for HVAC professionals. Elevate your career by joining Nextech today! Role: Our HVAC/R Technicians continue to drive our profession, image, and reputation. We are dedicated to providing the highest level of value-added customer service. Our HVAC/R Technicians are committed to performing service repairs, equipment maintenance, and replacements for our customers as needed, 24/7. Hardworking and integrity driven, our technicians make quality repairs in a timely manner, maintain their equipment to the highest standards, and build trusting relationships with our clients. Company Benefits: • * Company Vehicle – Hit the road with confidence, with a company-provided vehicle. • Dispatched from Home Daily – Start and end your day from the comfort of home. • Paid Port-to-Port – Get paid for your travel time, ensuring every moment counts. • Tool Allowance – Keep your toolkit sharp and ready with our support. • Paid Training & Ongoing Development – Invest in your career with fully paid initial and continuous training. • Top-Tier Health Insurance – Choose from excellent options, including a FREE employee-only plan. • Dental & Vision Coverage – Prioritize your overall health with added benefits. • Supplemental Insurance Options – Access Accident, Critical Illness, Disability, and Supplemental Life coverage. • FREE Life Insurance – Coverage equal to your annualized pay at no cost to you. • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Secure your future with a 50% match on the first 6% of your contributions. • Generous Time Off – Recharge with 7 paid holidays, and Paid Time Off (PTO) Min Compensation: USD $25.00/Hr. Max Compensation: USD $34.00/Hr. 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) Education and Experience: • 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 advance 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 Physical Requirements: • Continuously requires vision, hearing, twisting, and/or talking • Able to alternate between standing, sitting, walking, lifting, carrying, reaching, kneeling, pushing/pulling, bending, and crouching • Able to operate an iPad, cell phone, computer and/or other office/work-related machinery • Able to stand for extended periods • Able to travel as needed on daily basis • Able to lift up to 100 lbs. • Regularly requires climbing • Occasionally able to work in office environment, as needed
See More Details >>Position Type: Maintenance/Custodial/District Maintenance - Licensed HVAC Date Posted: 3/21/2024 Location: Maintenance/Supply DepartmentThis positions works year round, 40 hours per week. Base hourly rate is $23.05 with additional compensation for past work-related experience and level of education. Purpose: The Lead District Maintenance - HVAC performs routine repairs and maintenance on heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems including air distribution machinery, pneumatic and digital controls, hot and chilled water distribution, and variable volume systems. Independently employs specially designed software and remote computer links to monitor systems and troubleshoot malfunctions. This position will also work in a general maintenance capacity to maintain school building and grounds in top condition to ensure full and productive use of district facilities. To accomplish these tasks the HVAC technician must work closely with the staff and administration of USD 253. Responsible to: Director of Maintenance Payment rate: As established by the Emporia Board of Education Qualifications: • High school diploma or equivalent. • Possess journeyman or master HVAC related license. • Must have EPA refrigerant type I and II or universal certification.. • Ability to read and interpret building blueprints. • Ability to read and interpret technical and job related materials. • Prior work experience in HVAC and general maintenance. • Health and Inoculation Certificate on file in the Central Office. • Desire to continue career improvement. • Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the board may find appropriate and acceptable. Essential Functions: • Maintain school buildings and grounds in top condition to ensure full and productive use of district facilities. • Ensure that all programs and activities of maintenance workers conform to district guidelines. • Appropriately operate all equipment and machinery as necessary. • Communicate effectively with all members of the school district and community. • React to change productively and handle other tasks as assigned. • Support the value of an education. • Support the vision and mission of USD 253. Physical Requirements/Environmental Conditions: • Requires prolonged sitting or standing. • Requires physical exertion to manually move, lift, carry, pull, or push heavy objects or materials. • Requires stooping, kneeling, crawling, bending, turning, and reaching. • Requires climbing and balancing. • Must work indoors and outdoors year-round. • Must work in noisy and crowded environments. • Must work in and around dust, fumes and odors. General Responsibilities: • Assist in maintaining school buildings and grounds in top condition. • Assist in promoting the safety, health, and comfort of students and employees in school buildings and grounds. • Maintain a high standard of safety, cleanliness, and efficiency in all maintenance and repair projects. • Perform troubleshooting and repair of building distribution systems including low pressure steam distribution, heat exchangers, hot and cold deck systems, air handlers, and pneumatic and digital controls. • Performs HVAC systems inspections and manufacturer recommended preventative maintenance. • Performs major component replacement work in conjunction with central energy management and control system operators. • Ensures proper care in the use and maintenance and supplies; promotes continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices. • Will assist in all areas of facilities maintenance and must possess working knowledge of: plumbing, carpentry, electrical, sheet metal and welding. • Move equipment and materials within and between school buildings. • Staff members must not exceed 40 hours of work in a week. More than 40 hours may be assigned, but is not authorized without prior approval from the Assistant Superintendent of Business. • Act as a substitute custodian when necessary. • Respect the confidentiality of records and information regarding students, parents, and teachers in accordance with accepted professional ethics, and state and federal laws. • Strive to maintain and improve professional competence. • Stay abreast of new technologies, data management and communication. • Comply with legal and regulatory requirements as provided by state and federal law. • Uphold and enforce board policy, administrative procedures, and school rules/regulations including but not limited to: • Acceptable use of technology • Sexual and racial harassment • Child abuse reporting • Health and safety including all precautions of the Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Control Plan • Maintain safe and well-organized instructional spaces. • Respond to change in a productive manner. • Strive to communicate the positive aspects of our school program to the public in word and deed. • Other duties as assigned by administration.
See More Details >>Location: Field - Wichita, KS The HVAC-R Technician provides day-to-day maintenance of equipment, electrical systems, heating systems, HVAC/Refrigeration, plumbing, painting, and other duties as assigned for our Wendy's restaurants in the Wichita, KS area. Duties/Responsibilities - Including, but not limited to: • Develop a work schedule to minimize the impact on customer service and restaurant operations. • Estimate time and cost of repairs and equipment. • Inspect and correctly diagnose standard malfunctions in restaurant equipment. • Prioritize and complete needed equipment repairs as they occur in a timely fashion. • Repair and perform preventative maintenance and replacement functions on a wide range of restaurant equipment (fryers, grills, walk-in freezers/coolers, ice machines, ovens, etc.), electrical systems, heating systems, HVAC/Refrigeration, plumbing, painting. • Respond to emergency service calls for repair. • Work to implement preventative maintenance procedures as defined by company representatives. Required Skills/Abilities: • Good interpersonal skills. • Hold a valid driver’s license. • Operate and manage inventory in the company vehicle safely. • Pass a background check and motor vehicle review. • Possess mechanical and electrical skills, be able to read wiring diagrams and schematics. • Read and interpret manuals, schematics, plans, and specifications related to duties. • Travel required. • Work flexible shifts based on calls in the area and adapt to changing work schedules. • Work independently with minimal supervision. Education and Experience: • 2 years of experience in equipment repairs, service industry experience appliance repair, kitchen equipment, refrigeration, HVAC preferred. • EPA Type II License (Preferred) • EPA Universal Certification (Preferred) • High School diploma or equivalent • Accredited Technical/Vocational School preferred. • Proficient with MS Office Suite. • Relevant technical training, licenses, and/or certifications (e.g., EPA, CFESA) preferred Physical Requirement: • Able to lift 75-100 pounds, requires standing, walking, kneeling, bending, pushing/pulling and routine lifting/carrying. • Climb ladders and working at various heights. • Repetitive hand movements when constantly using tools. May use goggles and gloves occasionally when around or moving hot equipment.
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