Embarking on a career in the HVAC trade in San Francisco, CA, typically begins with an apprenticeship, blending hands-on experience with classroom learning, allowing individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships last about four to five years, requiring extensive training under licensed professionals. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports a nationwide total of 762,600 HVAC technicians, with a significant presence in California, and projects a 6% job growth from 2022 to 2032. Apprentices in San Francisco earn an average of $1,662.10 per week, with an annual overtime average of $48,000. 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.
Achieving our goals starts with supporting yours. Grow your career, access top-tier health and wellness benefits, build lasting connections with your team and our customers, and travel the world using our extensive route network. Come join us to create what’s next. Let’s define tomorrow, together. Description Find your future at United! We’re reinventing what our industry looks like, and what an airline can be – from the planes we fly to the people who fly them. When you join us, you’re joining a global team of 100,000+ connected by a shared passion with a wide spectrum of experience and skills to lead the way forward. Achieving our ambitions starts with supporting yours. Evolve your career and find your next opportunity. Get the care you need with industry-leading health plans and best-in-class programs to support your emotional, physical, and financial wellness. Expand your horizons with travel across the world’s biggest route network. Connect outside your team through employee-led Business Resource Groups. Create what’s next with us. Let’s define tomorrow together. At United, we have some of the best aircraft in the world. Our Technical Operations team is full of aircraft maintenance technicians, engineers, planners, ground equipment and facilities professionals, and supply chain teams that help make sure they’re well taken care of and ready to get our customers to their desired destinations. If you’re ready to work on our planes, join our Tech Ops experts and help keep our fleet in tip-top shape. Salary and benefits information is being included in this job posting in accordance with California state law. Starting hourly rate is $38.23 subject to a collective bargaining agreement. Bonus eligible: Yes Key Responsibilities: As an H-VAC Technician you will work in a fast-paced San Francisco Maintenance Operations Center. The Technician plays a very important role in providing quality service to our internal customers. The Technician performs all work functions specified in The Statement of Work for any particular contract, including: • Monitors HVAC systems and operations. Conducts preventative maintenance in accordance with established schedules. • Includes test runs, repairs and logging equipment. • Ability to interpret blueprints and evaluates code compliance involving electrical installations, modifications, and HVAC maintenance. • Checks, repairs and/or replaces valves, motors, controls, switches, gauges, wiring, fans, pumps, compressors, condensers, cores, pipes and other functional components of the system. • Orders new HVAC parts, supplies and equipment. • Maintains appropriate inventories. • Responsible for troubleshooting and maintaining all HVAC Systems. • Performs all work in accordance with established safety procedures. • Uses skill and care in the use of tools and materials used in the refrigeration and electrical trade. • Supervises UPS Units (Battery back-up power/Test/monitor/log/respond to problems) Technicians must be flexible to work around the clock shifts, including weekends and holidays, in the outdoors in all weather conditions. Schedules are bid and awarded according to seniority. Technicians are represented by the International Brotherhood of Teamsters (IBT). Salary increases will be administered according to the current IBT/United contract. Shift differentials of $.51 and $.58 cents per hour for working an afternoon or evening shift respectively are paid in addition to the hourly rate. New employees are required to join the union within ninety (90) days of employment. There is an initiation fee for joining the union and subsequent monthly union dues. Qualifications What’s needed to succeed (Minimum Qualifications): • Must have a high school diploma or GED or education equivalent. • Minimum 1-3 years of Commercial/Industrial HVAC repair / maintenance experience or technical school education • Ability to read and comprehend blueprints, drawings, schematics, specifications, codes, electrical formulas, and handbooks. • Ability to use various testing devices related to the electrical and mechanical trades • Universal Refrigerant Handling Certificate (HVAC Universal License) • Strong interpersonal and customer-service skills • Acceptable driving record • Good verbal and written communication skills and excellent organizational skills • Must be able to bend, reach, stoop, push, and pull. Mobility requirements including lifting, carrying, crawling, and ladder climbing • Must be able to work in confined spaces • In addition to passing United’s background investigation and pre-employment testing, candidate must be able to clear a criminal history check in order to obtain and retain credentials necessary for the position. • Must be available to work any shift that is assigned to you within a 24 hour/day, 7 day/week operation which can include late nights, early hours, weekends and holidays. Employees may bid for schedules several times a year and schedules are awarded according to seniority. What will help you propel from the pack: • Building Automation Systems experience (BAS) • Steam Heating Systems experienced United offers all its airport employees and aircraft technicians based at SFO Airport free medical coverage. This includes medical coverage for employees and their qualified families’ members such as spouses, domestic partners, and children at no cost. Coverage is in a gold level, high quality medical plan. Employees also have access to dental coverage where United pays 80% of the cost! In addition to medical and dental coverage, United also provides life and accident insurance and employees can enroll in additional coverages such as vision coverage, long-term disability, critical illness, and hospital insurance. United will consider applicants with criminal histories consistent with the Fair Chance Ordinance The starting rate for this role is $38.23. This is also a bonus eligible position (i.e. profit sharing). We offer competitive benefits: medical, dental, vision, life, accident & disability, employee assistance program, commuter, paid holidays, paid time off, 401(k), pension and flight privileges (subject to the respective collective bargaining agreement). United Airlines is an equal opportunity employer. United Airlines recruits, employs, trains, compensates and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, physical ability, age, veteran status and other protected status as required by applicable law. Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled/LGBT. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions. Please contact [email protected] to request accommodation.
See More Details >>Lead HVAC Service Technician – San Francisco Bay Area We’re hiring a seasoned Lead HVAC Service Technician to join our team in the San Francisco Bay Area. This is a great opportunity for a highly experienced professional—someone with 8+ years working in commercial HVAC maintenance, repair, and service. In this leadership role, you’ll handle advanced service tasks, provide mentorship to junior team members, and ensure top-notch work across a range of commercial sites. Main Duties: • Take the lead on servicing, maintaining, and repairing commercial HVAC systems, including RTUs, chillers, boilers, VRF/VRV units, heat pumps, and air handlers. • Troubleshoot and resolve mechanical, electrical, and refrigerant-related issues with lasting, efficient solutions. • Conduct regular system inspections, perform preventative maintenance, and handle urgent repair needs to keep systems running efficiently. • Supervise and support junior technicians, offering on-the-job training, technical guidance, and leadership. • Clearly communicate with clients about system performance, needed repairs, and cost estimates. • Interpret blueprints, wiring diagrams, schematics, and technical documentation. • Follow all safety guidelines and ensure compliance with EPA, OSHA, and local code requirements. • Collaborate with dispatchers, project leads, and office staff to schedule work and ensure timely project completion. • Keep accurate records of diagnostics, services performed, parts used, and customer interactions. • Stay informed on evolving HVAC technologies and best practices to enhance service capabilities. What You’ll Need: • Minimum of 8 years of commercial HVAC experience, including diagnostics and repair. • In-depth knowledge of large-scale HVAC equipment such as chillers, boilers, and smart control systems. • Proven ability to lead a team and train less experienced technicians. • EPA 608 Certification is required; additional certifications (NATE, OSHA, etc.) are a plus. • Skilled in using diagnostic tools and building automation systems (BAS). • Strong troubleshooting abilities with excellent time management and multitasking skills. • Clear and professional communication skills—both verbal and written. • Valid driver’s license and a clean driving record. • Willingness to travel across the Bay Area for service work. Preferred Skills: • Understanding of California energy codes and efficiency standards. • Experience with VRF/VRV technology, heat recovery, and hydronic heating systems. Why You’ll Love Working Here: • Competitive pay based on your experience and expertise • Access to a company-provided vehicle, tools, and equipment • Ongoing technical training and room for career advancement • Join a respected company serving top commercial clients throughout the Bay Area Job Type: Full-time Pay: $130,000.00 - $200,000.00 per year Benefits: • 401(k) matching • Dental insurance • Health insurance • Life insurance • Paid time off • Retirement plan • Vision insurance Schedule: • 8 hour shift Work Location: In person
See More Details >>Please note that this position is based on our campus in Madison, WI, and requires relocation to the area. We recruit nationally and provide financial relocation assistance. We're seeking a skilled and reliable Commercial Kitchen Equipment and Refrigeration Technician to ensure our state-of-the-art kitchens and onsite bakeries operate at peak performance. In this essential role, you'll be responsible for diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining a wide range of commercial kitchen appliances, refrigeration systems, and HVAC equipment for our 9 million square foot campus. Your expertise will help prevent equipment failures, minimize downtime, and support the seamless operation of our world-class culinary team. If you take pride in precision, problem-solving, and keeping essential systems running smoothly, we'd love to have you on our team. Key Responsibilities • Diagnose, repair, and maintain HVAC, refrigeration, and commercial cooking equipment • Install, calibrate, and optimize kitchen ventilation and appliance systems • Conduct preventive maintenance and safety inspections • Ensure compliance with OSHA, refrigeration, gas, and electrical safety standards • Use hand tools, power tools, and diagnostic equipment to resolve technical issues Core Equipment You'll Work On • Refrigeration: Walk-in coolers/freezers, blast chillers, ice machines • Cooking Equipment: Commercial ovens, fryers, steam kettles, tilt skillets • Ventilation & HVAC: Exhaust hoods, rooftop HVAC units, make-up air systems • Dishwashing & Sanitation: High-capacity dishwashers, automated sanitation systems Live affordably in a city known for its rising tech talent. Epic is located just outside Madison, Wisconsin, the second fastest growing market for tech talent in the United States and home to the state capital and the University of Wisconsin. Madison, a city surrounded by water, has received accolades for being the greenest city in America (NerdWallet), the best city for renters (SmartAsset), the fittest city in America (Fitbit), and the third best metro in the US for young professionals (Forbes Advisor). More than just important work. Our uniquely themed campus was designed to heighten your ability to get stuff done in your office, a conference room, or by the fireplace in a comfy chair. All meals are restaurant-quality but cost only a few dollars, and they’re prepared by a team comprised of kitchen talent from restaurants around the country. And, after five years here, you’ll earn a four-week sabbatical anywhere in the world. Staff have kayaked in Patagonia, attended a Beyoncé concert in Ireland, built a library in Tanzania, and run a marathon in Antarctica. We offer comprehensive benefits to keep you healthy and happy as you grow in your life and career, and your merit-based compensation will reflect the impact your work has on the company and our customers. You'll also be eligible for annual raises and bonuses, as well as stock grants, which give you an even greater stake in the success of Epic and our customers. Healthcare is global, and building the best ideas from around the world into Epic software is a point of pride. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we know that inclusive teams design software that supports the delivery of quality care for all patients, so diversity, equity, and inclusion are written into our principles. Please see our full non-discrimination statement at https://careers.epic.com/EEO. • CFC Universal Certification • EPA 608 certification • Eligible to work in the US without sponsorship • Willingness to relocate to the Madison, WI area • COVID-19 vaccination • Minimum 3 years of experience with: • Commercial kitchen equipment service and repair • Installation and service of cooler/freezer refrigeration systems • Electrical troubleshooting and diagnostics • Gas-fired equipment and gas piping systems
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