We are the Metropolitan Council, the regional government for the seven-county Twin Cities metropolitan area. We plan 30 years ahead for the future of the metropolitan area and provide regional transportation, wastewater, and housing services. More information about us on our website. We are committed to supporting a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve. Metro Transit is one of the country's largest transit systems, employs more than 3,000 people, and provides more than 80 million rides a year through an integrated network of buses, light rail and commuter trains, as well as resources for those who carpool, vanpool, walk or bike in the Twin Cities. How your work would contribute to our organization and the Twin Cities region: The Rail HVAC Technician in the Traction Power Department is responsible for the installation, inspection, maintenance, repair, and diagnostic evaluation of HVAC systems supporting traction power substations and signal/communication houses. This role ensures the continuous operation and energy efficiency of mission-critical HVAC infrastructure in accordance with safety codes, regulatory standards, and operational requirements. The technician plays a key role in supporting field operations across the rail system, responding to emergencies, and ensuring equipment uptime through proactive maintenance and precise troubleshooting. This position will establish a six-month eligible list for current and future positions. • Ensure installations conform to manufacturer specifications, local codes, and safety regulations. • Perform initial system testing and verification. • Perform routine maintenance on HVAC systems, including inspection and cleaning of filters, belts, coils, and electrical components. • Conduct preventative maintenance to reduce risk of equipment failure. • Monitor system performance for energy efficiency. • Troubleshoot and diagnose HVAC system malfunctions, including electrical, mechanical, and refrigerant-related issues. • Use diagnostic tools to identify root causes of failures. • Follow manufacturer guidelines during all repairs and calibrations. • Operate road and rail-capable service vehicles to support field maintenance. • Assist other departments with HVAC-related work impacting rail infrastructure. • Respond to urgent HVAC calls during off-hours, weekends, or holidays as required. • Ensure all HVAC work complies with safety codes, regulatory standards, and operational procedures. • Complete service reports, repair logs, and preventative maintenance records accurately and in a timely manner. • Maintain parts and supplies inventory for current and future needs. • Report safety hazards and maintain work areas in compliance with agency standards. Education and Experience: • High School Degree or equivalent. • 1+ years of experience in HVAC installation, maintenance, and repair. 1+ years of experience as a 608 certified refrigeration tech. Licensure and Other Requirements: • 2 year HVAC certificate in HVAC -related field, HVAC service or installation. • EPA Universal Certification (for handling refrigerants), and additional HVAC-related certifications are a plus (e.g., NATE, OSHA). • Ability to obtain a Special Class Boiler License within the first year of employment. Desired Qualifications: • 1+ years of HVAC experience in the maintenance field. • Special Class C Boiler License What knowledge, skills and abilities you should have within the first six months on the job: • Extensive knowledge of refrigeration principles and HVAC system operations. • Understanding of Bard Wallpack HVAC systems. • Proficiency in troubleshooting HVAC refrigeration circuits and electrical components. • Knowledge of refrigeration safety codes and EPA requirements. • Ability to braze and solder HVAC lines and components. • Familiarity with analog and digital electronics related to HVAC systems. • Ability to read and interpret technical blueprints, schematics, and service manuals. • Strong communication and customer service skills. • Analytical thinking and problem-solving skills in diagnostic situations. • Ability to work independently, safely, and efficiently without direct supervision. • Competence operating HVAC service vehicles and tools, including refrigeration reclamation equipment. • Physically capable of working in confined spaces, on ladders, and in adverse weather conditions. • Flexible availability, including irregular shifts and emergency response capability. What you can expect from us: • We offer the opportunity to make a difference and positively influence the Twin Cities metropolitan area. • We encourage our employees to develop their skills through on-site training and tuition reimbursement. • We provide a competitive salary, excellent benefits and a good work/life balance. More about why you should join us! Union/Grade: ATU/Grade 92 FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Safety Sensitive: Yes. Subject to random DOT testing Work Environment: This position may require working in wet or hot, humid non-weather conditions, and in high precarious places. This position may also require working in outdoor weather conditions, extreme cold, risk of electrical shock and work with explosives. Physical Requirements: This position may require standing, walking, talking or hearing using hands to finger, handle or feeling and reaching with hands and arms, lifting up to fifty (50) pounds. May work near moving parts or equipment, in the presence of fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals and vibrations. Must have color vision. May also be required to lift more than 100 pounds with assistance. What steps the recruitment process involves: • We review your minimum qualifications. • We run a Work Record Evaluation for current ATU employees. • We rate your education and experience. • We conduct a structured panel interview. Once you have successfully completed the steps above, then: If you are new to the Metropolitan Council, you must pass a drug test, and a background check which verifies education, employment, and criminal history. If you have a criminal conviction, you do not automatically fail. The Metropolitan Council considers felony, gross misdemeanor, and misdemeanor convictions on a case-by-case basis, based on whether they are related to the position and whether the candidate has demonstrated adequate rehabilitation. A driving record and/or physical may be conducted if applicable to the position. If you are already an employee of the Metropolitan Council, you must pass a drug test (if moving from a non-safety sensitive position to a safety sensitive position), and a background check which verifies education and employment if not previously verified. A driving record and/or physical may be conducted if applicable to the position. If the position you're applying for is safety-sensitive, is a supervisory or management position, is in the Finance, Information Services, Audit, or Human Resources departments, or has access to financial records, files/databases, cash, vouchers or transit fare cards, you must pass a pass a criminal background check. If you have a criminal conviction, you do not automatically fail. The Metropolitan Council considers felony, gross misdemeanor, and misdemeanor convictions on a case-by-case basis, based on whether they are related to the position and whether the candidate has demonstrated adequate rehabilitation. Important: If you make a false statement or withhold information, you may be barred from job consideration. The Metropolitan Council is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action, and veteran-friendly employer. The Council is committed to a workforce that reflects the diversity of the region and strongly encourages persons of color, members of the LGBTQ community, individuals with disabilities, women, and veterans to apply. If you have a disability that requires accommodation during the selection process, please email HR-OCCHealth@metc.state.mn.us.
See More Details >>Pronto HeatingAir Conditioning of Edina, MN is seeking to hire a full-time HVAC Maintenance Technician to troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair residential heating and cooling systems, as well as make sales. Are you a customer service rockstar who just happens to be mechanically-inclined and knowledgeable about HVAC too? Do you want to further your career with an established company that has a good reputation? If so, read on! This HVAC Maintenance Technician position pays $17.00-$40.00/hr, depending on experience and skillset, plus sales commissions of up to $80,000 annually. That is a total earning potential of up to $175,000 annually! We also offer family health benefits, dental benefits, a 401k with match, 2-3 weeks of paid vacation, an iPhone, an iPad, company uniforms, and 100-200 hours of techsales training each year. Our HVAC Technicians also get to drive a company truck home each evening and all tools are provided! If this sounds like the right fit for you, apply today! ABOUT PRONTO HEATINGAIR CONDITIONING Our family has been doing this for over 56 years. We've learned a lot. When it came time to build a new company, we had lots of new ideas. We make it simple. We do the job right. We're reliable. We have new ideas, but we're kinda old fashioned, too. We're guests in our clients' homes, and they find us professional and pleasant. We leave their homes clean and tidy. Risking taunts from kids, we even wear plastic booties over our shoes. We both arrive at our clients' homes and finish when we say we will. We couldn't guarantee any of this without our amazing team of employees. We are committed to attracting and retaining the best. We offer top pay, fantastic perks and benefits, opportunities for advancement, and, most of all, a fun and friendly place to work! HVAC MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN QUALIFICATIONS • 2 years of tech school • Sales skills • Valid driver's license and a clean driving record Are you dependable and hardworking? Do you have good communication skills and the ability to express technical information in layman's terms? Are you friendly and service-oriented? Do you present yourself professionally? Are you motivated to further your career as a skilled HVAC Technician? If so, you may be perfect for this HVAC Maintenance Technician position! WORK SCHEDULE HVAC Maintenance Technicians work a typical Monday-Friday schedule, but all technicians rotate working on-call after hours and on weekends. ARE YOU READY TO JOIN OUR TEAM? If you feel that you would be the right HVAC Technician for this position, fill out our initial 3-minute, mobile-friendly application so that we can review your information. We look forward to meeting you! Location: 55439
See More Details >>Company Profile Lennox National Account Services (NAS), wholly owned by Lennox International, a 120+ year old company and a world leader in the Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) industry. NAS is a major, national player in the Commercial Heating Ventilating and Air Conditioning (HVAC) maintenance and service industry. We have 100+ offices throughout the continental United States and are still growing and expanding. In the next 5 years we will double the number of Branch Offices and significantly increase annual revenue. In order to so we need good people like you, who want to grow and learn. We consistently offer the best of both to all our employees. We are an equal opportunity employer (EEOC). What's in it for you? • Competitive Pay with weekly payroll • Overtime available to increase earnings potential • Company paid vacation, personal days & holidays • Company vehicle, phone, PPE and uniforms provided • Ongoing training and development with nationwide opportunities Benefits: For information regarding our impressive benefits package, please visit our website at: LII Benefits. We have matching 401(k), comprehensive health and wellness, perks and discounts, pet insurance, free subscriptions and much more! Note: benefits may vary depending on the position and are subject to change. Job Description This is an entry level opportunity for that individual looking to jump start their career. NAS employees are our most important assets. They are productive, challenged, well trained, promoted, and well compensated. This technician performs field activities associated with supporting the installation, maintenance, and servicing of heating, ventilating and air conditioning systems for commercial customers. Duties include: • Assist with on-site preventative maintenance, routine repair and calibration after installation. • Uses technical abilities to maintain systems. • Works in a team-based environment to share information and workload while ensuring customer satisfaction. • Must work in a safe manner on a daily basis and ensure that all safety measures are taken at all times. • Performs other duties as assigned. • Flexibility to work overtime, on-call and weekends required. Qualifications • High School diploma or GED equivalent • HVAC Trade school graduate strongly preferred achieving 3.5 GPA and excellent attendance • 1+ years in mechanical support role, some hands on HVAC experience preferred • EPA Certification- Type I & Type II or Universal Preferred • NATE certification a plus • Valid Driver's License and acceptable driving record • Ability to climb ladders • Moderate lifting (up to 90 pounds) • Technical aptitude to perform maintenance, service, and troubleshoot equipment • Excellent Customer Service Skills • Good Electrical and Mechanical Diagnostic Skills • Ability to complete repairs and required paperwork • Ability to work independently and self-schedule • Self-motivated to complete assigned tasks within time constraints • Driven to succeed and able to work with minimum supervision • Periodically 'on call' for service coverage • Must be willing to relocate to another part of country once training is completed • Local travel may be required Physical Requirements: Technicians install, repair, and perform preventative maintenance on commercial, rooftop HVAC units. This work is often done independently. As such, Technicians must be able to safely: • Get themselves and necessary tools/equipment onto the rooftop - typically via fixed/extension ladder • Work at heights • Load and unload tools/equipment from work van • Lifting occasionally up to 75lbs. • Lifting to shoulder and overhead occasionally up to 25 lbs. • Push/pull wheeled cart up to 150 lbs. • Climb ladder up to roof height • Extend reach overhead in a repetitive motion. • Manual tandem lifting load up to 125 lbs Compensation: This is an hourly non-exempt role. The salary range for this role and market is between $36,000 - $45,000 annually. Factors that may affect the starting salary include geography/market and the individual's tenure, performance, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate. Employees in this role are not eligible for a bonus but do earn overtime when they work more than 40 hours in a week (or as otherwise required by state law). Benefits: Subject to applicable eligibility requirements, the following benefits are offered for this role: tuition reimbursement; medical, dental, and vision insurance; prescription drug coverage; 401(k) retirement plan; short-term disability insurance; 8 weeks paid birthing leave; 2 weeks paid bonding leave; life and long-term disability insurance. Depending on date of hire, and subject to applicable eligibility requirements, new employees in this role also receive up to: 10 days paid time off and 10 paid holidays. Our Culture:At Lennox, our Core Values of Integrity, Respect & Excellence are ingrained in the fabric of the organization. They define our culture - which is about how we do business and how we treat others. Lennox is not just a workplace; we are a global community that values each team member's contributions. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to recruit, develop, and retain talented individuals from a wide range of backgrounds, ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to succeed and contribute to our continued growth and success. At Lennox, you'll take pride in our brands, knowing you are part of something special. Come, stay, and grow with us! Disclaimers: The compensation and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Lennox reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law. Employment Type: FULL_TIME
See More Details >>Becoming an HVAC technician in Minneapolis, MN, typically begins with an apprenticeship, combining 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 reports a nationwide total of 400,850 HVAC technicians, with approximately 34,743 in Minneapolis, and projects a 6% job growth from 2022 to 2032. Apprentices in Minneapolis earn an average of $948.62 per week, with an annual overtime average of $49,328. Trade schools, unions, and platforms like Guild help aspiring HVAC technicians find apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a career with strong earning potential—often exceeding $57,300 annually for experienced professionals.
