Embarking on a career in the HVAC trade in La Crosse, WI, typically begins with an apprenticeship, blending hands-on experience with classroom instruction, allowing individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships in the region last about four to five years, requiring extensive training under licensed professionals. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are approximately 15,000 HVAC technicians nationwide, with a steady demand in La Crosse. The average weekly wage for HVAC technicians in the area is around $1,168, with experienced professionals earning up to $1,442 per week. Trade schools, local unions, and platforms like Gild facilitate apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a rewarding career with strong earning potential.
Looking for experience HVAC technician for Commercial HVAC service and installation. Job Type: Full-time Pay: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour Schedule: • 8 hour shift • On call Ability to Commute: • La Crosse, WI 54603 (Required) Ability to Relocate: • La Crosse, WI 54603: Relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location: In person
See More Details >>Description: Position: Service Technician HVAC-R Department: Service Reports To: Service Manager FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Experience Level: Experience Required Position Summary Come see what an employee family is all about as a Service Technician HVAC-R at Benedict Sales & Service! As a Service Technician at Benedict's, you can expect to perform an exciting variety of work such as maintaining, repairing, and installing refrigeration, HVAC, ventilation systems, and commercial food service equipment. We do it all but exclusively commercial, which means no residential work! Equipment you can expect to work on includes: refrigeration, air conditioning, electric motors, heating units, heat pumps, hermetic compressors, commercial furnaces, boilers, burners, intake and exhaust fans, economizers, humidifiers, capacity controls, semi-hermetic compressors, split systems, flame safeguard controls, air compressors, air driers, package units, ice machine equipment, tap line systems, and commercial kitchen equipment such as; dishwashers, ovens, brewers, and stovetops. This position does not have direct reports, primarily performs work independently with occasional team/group work environments and is under direct supervision. Essential Functions/Responsibilities • Troubleshoots, repairs, and makes modifications to commercial mechanical equipment. • Reads and understands technical drawings (e.g., blueprints, electronic/mechanical schematics) to repair/maintain equipment. • Troubleshoots complex problems with equipment where the repair is not immediately visible or obvious. • Maintains inventory of replacement parts and orders replacements. • Utilizes a computerized management system to accurately record work progress and history. • Provides department support through collecting payment for necessary customers prior to service being performed and directing payments to appropriate personnel in a timely manner for processing. • Sets and achieves individual goals and supports department goals by contributing to a team environment. • Safely operates and maintains a company vehicle, tools, and equipment. • Demonstrates effective communication, assertiveness, versatility, and follow-through in responding to customer needs. • Demonstrates effective communication, assertiveness, versatility, and follow-through in responding to customer needs. • Sets and achieves individual goals and supports department goals by contributing to a team environment. • Demonstrates professionalism, timeliness, accuracy, and projects a positive company image in all assigned duties. • Complies with all company and industry safety standards. Marginal Functions/Responsibilities • Other duties as assigned by authorized personnel. Requirements: Education/Experience/Training Requirements • High school diploma or equivalent required. • Vocational/technical school training or apprenticeship preferred. • Minimum one year of related refrigeration/HVAC experience required, two-years preferred. Licensing Requirements • EPA Universal Certification required • Valid class D driver’s license and commercial insurability required • Federal Medical Card to transport large commercial trailers a plus. Skills/Abilities Requirements • Excellent problem-solving, mechanical, and analytical skills. • Knowledge and understanding of commercial refrigeration/HVAC equipment. • Ability to perform effectively in a high-stress, fast paced environment • Ability to plan, organize, and prioritize work tasks • Ability to use power and hand tools. • Ability to use thermometers, pressure gauges, and other testing devices. • Ability to run copper piping and PVC. • Ability to read and interpret operation and repair manuals, schematics and mechanical blueprints. • Ability to follow instructions and meet deadlines. • Basic computer skills and ability to learn computer programs • Ability to travel between job sites and work locations 100% of the time • Ability to work a non-standard schedule including emergency on-call, nights, weekends, and holidays. LANGUAGE SKILLS Ability to read, write and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers and other employees of the organization. MATHEMATICAL SKILLS Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. REASONING ABILITY Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. Physical Demands Stationary Position: Must be able to maintain a stationary position for 2-4 hours while traveling between jobsites. Move: Continually required to walk inside and outside jobsites and other work locations. Operate: Frequently operates a commercial vehicle, power tools, and a mobile device. Occasionally operates a computer and other office productivity machinery. Repetitive finger motion, hand dexterity, outward and upward arm extension, and elbow bending is required. Ascend/Descend: Frequently required to ascend/descend stairs and ladders to access all areas of equipment and jobsites including rooftops. Positions self: Frequently required to bend, stoop and access small, confined spaces. Communicate: Frequently communicates with internal and external customers using spoken word and the ability to perceive the natural sounds of normal speaking levels. Must be able to exchange accurate information through oral and written communication and make fine discriminations in sound. Must be able to communicate information and ideas so others will understand. Observe/Inspect: Able to observe details at close range, distance range, peripherally and with the ability to adjust focus. Frequently utilizes visual acuity to operate vehicles, power tools & equipment and read technical information. Transport: Frequently required to lift/push/carry items up to 50 pounds, occasionally 75+ pounds. Exposed to: Occasionally works near moving mechanical parts. Frequently exposed to loud noise and vibration consistent with use of power tools and equipment. Frequently exposed to outside weather conditions. WHAT WE OFFER • Competitive compensation based on experience • Medical, dental, vision and supplemental insurance offerings • HSA (Health Savings Account) • 401K with employer match • Profit sharing • Year-round work • Paid Time Off • Weekly paycheck • Company swag and uniform programs • Educational assistance • Employee support services • Company provided cell phone for qualifying positions • Company provided vehicle for qualifying positions • Latitude to determine parts stocking for technician assigned service vehicles • Electronic work orders/time entry system • Experienced technician support team • Continuous training & development • Advancement opportunities and more!! WHO WE ARE? Benedict Sales & Service, Inc., is a leading commercial mechanical contractor with operations throughout central and northern Wisconsin and eastern Minnesota. We are family owned and have been in business since 1938! We offer dynamic service and installation departments encompassing craftspeople in food service equipment, refrigeration, HVAC, metal fabrication, and beer/beverage systems all of which are supported by our experienced office support teams located in Altoona, WI, West Salem, WI, and Winona, MN! WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT HERE! At Benedict Sales & Service, we go the extra mile – to connect business to family. This is our purpose statement and standard of business; it’s who we strive to be day in and day out. Go the extra mile, might speak for itself, as we always want to go above and beyond the normal expectations. To connect business to family, speaks to how we go about our daily business. We need to always stay mindful of good business practices, but we strive to run those business practices through a family lens. We all want the best for our families, so why not conduct business in that same manner. Whether it is how we treat our staff or how we treat our customers, we want them all to know we have their best interests in mind as we strive to treat them like family. Benedict Sales & Service is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
See More Details >>At Trane TechnologiesTM and through our businesses including Trane® and Thermo King®, we create innovative climate solutions for buildings, homes, and transportation that challenge what’s possible for a sustainable world. We're a team that dares to look at the world's challenges and see impactful possibilities. We believe in a better future when we uplift others and enable our people to thrive at work and at home. We boldly go. What you will do: In this extremely unique role blending your HVAC and Controls knowledge, you will be responsible for starting and commissioning new systems, diagnosing, and repair of environmental-control systems, utilizing knowledge of electronics, direct digital control, airflow, refrigeration theory, and control and mechanical techniques in diverse commercial settings. • Represents the company by serving as the direct customer contact and is responsible for servicing products and equipment on assigned projects, ensuring customer satisfaction by identifying, diagnosing and repairing equipment and systems at customer’s location. • Coordinates with team leader and customer to precisely understand requirements for all on-site installation and repairs by forecasting issues, gathering materials and synchronizing on-site work. • Keeps current on Trane products concerning installation, operation, maintenance, service, and repair of direct digital control systems. • Continually enforces safety to the highest standards and maintains security and accountability of company issued and procured assets by recording use, wear and conditions. • Displays team effort and dedication to customer by maintaining flexibility to work overtime and weeks as the business requires, including occasional overnight stays. Thrive at work and at home: • Benefits kick in on DAY ONE for you and your family, including health insurance, and holistic wellness programs that include generous incentives – WE DARE TO CARE! • Family building benefits include fertility coverage and adoption/surrogacy assistance. • 401K match up to 6%, plus an additional 2% core contribution = up to 8% company contribution. • Paid Time off with up to 9 paid holidays,15 vacation days and paid leave in support of volunteer and parental leave needs. • A regular schedule (with overtime opportunities but never on-call!) Most workdays you’ll be dispatched from your house. • Educational and training opportunities through company programs to keep you on top of technical innovations including Manufacturer (OEM) Level Training along with tuition assistance, and student debt support. • Knowledge support from the factory a nationwide communications hub so that you have what you need to get the job done right the first time. • Premium equipment such as a late model, clean, and dependable company vehicle, high speed laptop, smartphone, specialized tools, uniforms, PPE and safety boot allowance. • Learn more about our benefits here! Where is the work: This position has been designated as onsite. What you will bring: • A High School Diploma or equivalent required, and typically at least 3-5 years of experience in HVAC/Controls. Technical School or formal training is preferred. • Operating knowledge of Microsoft office software and working proficiency with hand held computer (i.e. Smartphone, iPad). • Must possess a valid driver’s license for a minimum of 12 months, with no major or frequent traffic violations including, but not limited to: • DUI, Hit & Run, License Suspension, Reckless / Careless Driving or multiple smaller infractions or preventable collisions in the previous 3 years. • Previous experience with DDC controls system preferred. • EPA preferred Additional Requirements and Environmental Exposure: • Must be able to safely and legally operate a vehicle using a seat belt. • Must be able to wear helmets, safety goggles, a fall protection harness, and safety boots to safely perform job duties. • Must be able to twist the trunk of your body 90 degrees in each direction. • Must be able to squat and touch the floor with both hands. • Must be able to reach your hands over your head. • Must be able to stand on concrete surfaces for extended periods, routinely up to 4 hours. • This position is highly physical and requires regular use of hands, fingers, walking, stooping, kneeling, and climbing ladders. It requires employees to regularly lift and or move up to 10 lbs., frequently lift and/or move up to 40 lbs., and occasionally lift and/or move more than 40 lbs. • Must be able to safely use a ladder with a 350 lb. total weight limit, while carrying equipment of 50 lbs. or less. • Must be able to maneuver confined access areas, as small as 30” vertical x 45” horizontal • Must be able to comfortably and routinely access rooftops with extension and/or fixed ladders at heights of 15’ to 20’, and occasionally, up to 50 feet +. • This role may be exposed to variable weather conditions, moving mechanical parts, heights, risk of electrical shock, noisy operating equipment, and other variable environmental conditions based on location. Compensation: Base Pay Range: $ Disclaimer: This base pay range is based on US national averages. Actual base pay could be a result of seniority, merit, geographic location where the work is performed. Equal Employment Opportunity: We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits and programs. We are an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, pregnancy, age, marital status, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any legally protected status.
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