Becoming an HVAC technician in Lafayette, LA, typically begins with an apprenticeship, combining hands-on experience with classroom learning. Apprenticeships last about four to five years, requiring extensive training under licensed professionals. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the HVAC industry is projected to grow by 6% from 2022 to 2032, with an average annual salary for HVAC technicians in Lafayette, LA, ranging from $600 to $1,084. Apprentices in Lafayette earn an average of $600 per week, with experienced professionals often exceeding $1,084 per week. Trade schools, unions, and platforms like Gild help aspiring HVAC technicians find apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a career with strong earning potential.
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 $35.00/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 >>Overview At CoolSys, we offer more than just a job—we provide stability, growth, and industry-leading benefits for our employees. As a large company serving diverse customers, we invest in our team with: • Competitive Compensation: Competitive pay from $25 to $38.75/hr. and sign-on bonuses up to $3,000 (per location). • Ongoing Education & Training: Access to state-of-the-art facilities and paid online training. • Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription coverage, paid vacation/holidays, and a 401(K) match with 100% immediate vesting. • Year-Round, Diverse Work: Stay engaged with consistent, interesting projects throughout the year, working across various industries and systems to keep learning and growing. • Extra Perks: Quarterly bonus plan, tuition reimbursement, employee discounts on vehicles, hotels, theme parks, pet insurance, and more. Join us and advance your career while working with top-tier clients in the HVAC and refrigeration industry! Responsibilities The HVAC/R Technician role is primarily responsible for performing repairs and maintenance to a variety of HVAC and Refrigeration equipment including air conditioning, electric motors, heating units, heat pumps, hermetic compressors, commercial furnaces, boilers, burners, intake and exhaust fans, economizers and humidifiers, RTUs, remote condensing units, ice machines, walk-in coolers & freezers, and upright refrigerators & freezers. Qualifications • 3+ years of commercial experience as an HVAC and Refrigeration Technician • Active EPA Certification • Valid driver's license • Excellent customer relations and interpersonal skills • Mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills • Ability to safely lift to 50 lbs., climb and balance on a ladder, and work in elevated/high locations. Join Us Today, there are 26 different companies that make up the CoolSys family of brands. Our valued employees are at the heart of our continued growth and success. We invite you to be part of that growth! Connect with us on Facebook and Twitter. Coolsys is an EEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals - Including all ages, colors, disability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, veteran status, and other characteristics are encouraged to apply. Pre-employment background screening (criminal and MVR for driving positions) and drug testing are required for all positions. Coolsys will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with federal law, state law, or local ordinance. Sr, senior, Service Tech, refridgeration, HVAC, refrigeration, HVAC-R, HVAC/R, diagnostic, commercial, service, install, mechanical, mechanic, apprentice, AC, field service, chiller, specialist, HVACR, supermarket, rack systems
See More Details >>We've made a lot of progress since opening the doors in 1942, but one thing has never changed - our commitment to serve, heal, lead, educate, and innovate. We believe that every award earned, every record broken and every patient helped is because of the dedicated employees who fill our hallways. At Ochsner, whether you work with patients every day or support those who do, you are making a difference and that matters. Come make a difference at Ochsner Health and discover your future today! This job maintains the total HVAC-R equipment throughout the company's facilities. The HVAC-R Mechanic troubleshoots, repairs, and performs Preventive Maintenance on a wide variety of Air Conditioning systems, Ice Makers, Refrigerators, and Freezers, utilizing specialized test equipment and hand/power tools. Education Required - High School diploma or equivalent Work Experience Required - 5 years job related experience Certifications Required - Class “A” air condition and refrigeration license from parish or the state of Louisiana and completion of accredited courses in air condition and refrigeration Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs) • Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally. • Ability to and experience interpreting and understanding blue prints, electrical and pneumatic control schematics and specifications. • Analytical skills to maintain, troubleshoot and repair HVAC-R equipment and controls. • Ability to work and experience working with little or no supervision. • Ability to and experience with and able to properly and safely use all hand tools, including electric and pneumatic power tools, all testing equipment related to HVAC-R troubleshooting, performing Preventive Maintenance, and repairing Interpersonal skills to courteously interact with staff, patients and visitors. • Must be able to follow verbal and written instructions. • Position may require working a flexible schedule such as nights, weekends, and extended shifts etc. and emergency call outs. Job Duties • Troubleshoots and repairs air condition and refrigeration equipment, electrical and pneumatic controls, and mechanical and electrical systems. • Performs Preventive Maintenance. • Sets priorities, follows through with job duties, and interacts with patients, guests, and staff. • Maintains and documents records, performs other duties as assigned. • Adheres to the organzation's Professional Appearance Policy. • Other related duties as required. The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills. Other duties may be added, or this description amended at any time. This employer maintains and complies with its Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, including the immediate reporting of any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors or conduct; patient/employee safety, patient privacy, and/or other compliance-related concerns. The employer is 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, protected veteran status, or disability status. Physical and Environmental Demands The physical essential functions of this job include (but are not limited to) the following: Frequently exerting 10 to 20 pounds of force to move objects; occasionally exerting up to 100 pounds of force. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for sedentary work. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must have good vision correctable to 20-20 with no color blindness. Must be able to crawl, climb, and bend without any restrictions. Must be able to work indoors, outdoors, in restricted spaces, etc., as job duties dictate. May require working a flexible schedule such as nights, weekends, and extended shifts etc. and emergency call outs. Normal routine involves no exposure to blood, body fluid or tissue and as part of their employment, incumbents are not called upon to perform or assist in emergency care or first aid. The incumbent has no occupational risk for exposure to communicable diseases. Because the incumbent works within a healthcare setting, there may be occupational risk for exposure to hazardous medications or hazardous waste within the environment through receipt, transport, storage, preparation, dispensing, administration, cleaning and/or disposal of contaminated waste. The risk level of exposure may increase depending on the essential job duties of the role. Are you ready to make a difference? Apply Today! Ochsner Health does not consider an individual an applicant until they have formally applied to the open position on this careers website. Individuals who reside in and will work from the following areas are not eligible for remote work position: Colorado, California, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New York, Washington, and Washington D.C. Ochsner Health endeavors to make our site accessible to all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website, or if you need an accommodation to complete the application process, please contact our HR Employee Solution Center at 504-842-4748 (select option 1) or [email protected]. This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications. Ochsner is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any legally protected class, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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