Becoming an HVAC technician in Kansas City, MO, typically begins 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 average annual wage for HVAC technicians in Kansas City is approximately $57,300, with hourly wages ranging from $20 to $30, translating to a weekly wage of about $1,100. 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.
Job Title: Maintenance Engineer - HVAC Job Description Perform skilled work on an advanced journey level in the installation, repair, maintenance, and replacement of pneumatic, electric, electronic, and direct digital control (DDC) heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) control systems. All work is subject to spot checking and inspection for conformance to specifications and accepted standards of the trade. Responsibilities • Install, repair and/or replace pneumatic, electric, electronic, and DDC heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) control systems according to design drawings and/or specifications. • Perform preventative maintenance procedures on HVAC pneumatic, electric, electronic, and DDC control systems. • Diagnose control problems and overhaul, either individually or as part of a team, various building pneumatic, electric, electronic, and DDC control systems. • Clean, maintain, safely operate and properly store all tools and equipment. • Locate and obtain components required for building pneumatic, electric, electronic, and DDC control systems. • Assist with training of Building Controls Systems Technician. • Perform or assist in the preparation of cost estimates, material orders, reports and maintenance of records. • Observe and enforce all safety requirements related to equipment operation. • Perform other duties as assigned. Essential Skills • Experience with HVAC control systems. • Ability to read and interpret blueprints and design drawings. • Skilled in installation, repair, and maintenance of HVAC systems. • Proficiency in troubleshooting and diagnosing control problems. • Familiarity with Honeywell controls or similar systems. • Strong preventative maintenance skills. Additional Skills & Qualifications • Three years of experience as a Building Controls Systems Technician. • 1.5 years of relevant prior experience relative to the specific trade. • Ability to assist in training and development of team members. • Good communication and record-keeping skills. Why Work Here? Enjoy a generous benefits package including 4 personal days, 12 sick days, 4 days PTO over Christmas, and 12 days PTO. We also offer tuition assistance for personal and family use, providing 75% off for employees and 50% off for family members. Work Environment Work hours are Monday through Friday from 7:30am to 4:00pm. You will work primarily with Honeywell controls. The role involves both individual and team-based work, ensuring safety and proper use of tools and equipment in a dynamic and supportive environment. Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Kansas City, Missouri. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $28.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Kansas City,MO. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Apr 28, 2025. About Aerotek: We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow. Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
See More Details >>We are excited to announce an opportunity for a skilled and dedicated HVAC Technician to join our growing team! This is an excellent chance for individuals with experience in the HVAC field to apply their expertise, while those looking to expand their knowledge will benefit from paid training to enhance their skills. As an HVAC Technician, you will be responsible for installing, maintaining, and repairing heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems for residential and commercial clients. The ideal candidate will have experience working with HVAC systems, but we are also open to candidates willing to further develop their skills. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include performing routine maintenance, troubleshooting issues, and ensuring systems are operating efficiently. You will also be tasked with installing new HVAC systems and replacing outdated or malfunctioning units. Please note that reliable transportation and personal tools are essential for this position. We are looking for a detail-oriented individual who is able to troubleshoot and identify issues quickly, ensuring optimal functionality of HVAC systems. Key Duties & Responsibilities: • Inspect, maintain, repair, and replace HVAC systems and related equipment • Conduct routine checks and perform testing to ensure systems are functioning properly • Troubleshoot and diagnose HVAC system issues, providing effective solutions • Install new HVAC systems and assist with system upgrades when necessary Requirements: • Proven experience as an HVAC Technician is required • Proficiency in HVAC/R systems including installation, maintenance, and repair is preferred • Strong diagnostic skills for electrical and mechanical components of HVAC systems • Basic knowledge of plumbing, welding, and some appliance repair is required • HVAC certification is preferred, but not required-paid training available If you are a reliable and skilled HVAC Technician passionate about providing excellent service and eager to grow in your field, we would love to hear from you! Compensation: • Competitive pay ranging from $21.00 to $35.00 per hour, based on experience • Full-time position with excellent growth opportunities Join our team today and become a part of an organization committed to delivering high-quality HVAC services!
See More Details >>What we offer: • Work-life balance • Career advancement opportunities • A great manager and/or team • A compelling work culture • A sense of purpose The Journeyman HVAC Technician will install, and maintain heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems. This includes boilers (steam and hot water), pumps, chillers (air and water cooled), cooling towers, heat exchangers (flat plate and tube in shell), hydronic air handling units, hydronic systems and accessories. Applied HVAC Technicians perform tests and analysis of data to ensure the proper functioning of equipment and provide recommendations to customers as appropriate. Job Duties and Responsibilities: • Monitor, evaluate, and troubleshoot condition of operating equipment and controls to ensure continued safe operation and life cycle performance. • Perform routine repairs to pump seals, bearing, etc. • Inspect and test systems to verify system compliance with plans and specifications or to detect and locate malfunctions. • Determine customer concerns with their current applied HVAC systems. • Comply with all applicable standards, policies, and procedures, including safety procedures and the maintenance of a clean work area. • Discuss heating-cooling system malfunctions with customers to isolate problems or to verify that malfunctions have been corrected. • Record and report all faults, deficiencies, and other unusual occurrences, as well as the time and materials expended on work orders. • Test pipe or tubing joints or connections for leaks. • Adjust system controls to setting recommended by manufacturer to balance system. • Recommend, develop, or perform preventive or general maintenance procedures, such as cleaning, power-washing, or vacuuming equipment, lubricate parts, or changing filters. • Install auxiliary components to heating-cooling equipment, such as expansion and discharge valves, air ducts, pipes, blowers, dampers, flues, and stokers, following blueprints. • Assist with other work in coordination with repair and maintenance teams. • Install, connect, and adjust thermostats, humidistats, and timers. • Generate work orders that address deficiencies in need of correction. • Connect pipes or tubing to equipment and to fuel, water, or refrigerant source, to form complete circuit. • Assemble, position and mount heating or cooling equipment, following blueprints. Required Education/Experience: • High School diploma or equivalent and 5 years of HVAC level operation, maintenance & repair experience in the HVAC and refrigeration trade. Competencies: • Knowledge of HVAC repairs, maintenance, and installation techniques, electrical circuits and wiring, operating principles of motors, and local electrical codes. • Communicate effectively with internal team and customers. • Ability to follow written and verbal instructions. • Diagnose and resolve problems, follow written and verbal instructions, read and interpret blueprints, diagrams, schematics, and written reference material, and perform math. • Ability to use hand and power tools. • Valid driver's license. Physical Demands Must be physically able to operate a variety of machinery and equipment including electronic and diagnostic tools, recovery equipment, and various other HVAC equipment. Must be able to use body members to work, move or carry objects or materials. This position requires:? stooping, kneeling, crouching, climbing, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, feeling, seeing, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions. Must be able to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently. Physical demand requirements are at levels of those of medium work. Work Environment This job operates primarily alone on HVAC and boiler equipment in all environments, which includes extreme cold or heat depending on the time of year. Vehicles are used as the base of operations. Reasonable Accommodation Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions unless doing so presents an undue hardship on the Company’s business operations. Other Duties Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Employee understands the above job description and agrees to comply with and be subject to its conditions. Employee further agrees this job description does not alter his/her at-will employment status. Employee understands that the Company reserves the right to delegate, remove, expand or change any and all responsibilities. Employee acknowledges that he/she can fulfill the above duties with or without reasonable accommodation. Salary Union Scale $50 - $60 hourly Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
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