Entry-Level HVAC Maintenance Technician

Entry-Level HVAC Maintenance Technician

Position Summary

We are seeking a motivated and dependable Entry-Level HVAC Maintenance Technician to join our growing team. This role is ideal for someone looking to start a long-term career in the HVAC industry. The technician will assist with performing preventative maintenance, system inspections, basic troubleshooting, and general service support for residential and/or commercial heating and cooling systems.

The ideal candidate is mechanically inclined, eager to learn, customer-focused, and comfortable working in a fast-paced field environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform routine preventative maintenance on HVAC systems
• Clean and maintain HVAC equipment, components, and work areas
• Inspect systems for proper operation and identify potential issues
• Replace filters, belts, and other basic components as needed
• Document service performed and communicate findings clearly
• Provide professional customer service during all interactions
• Follow all company safety procedures and industry standards
• Maintain tools, equipment, and company vehicle (if assigned)
• Assist senior technicians with repairs and installations as needed
• Complete required training and certification programs
• Perform other duties as assigned

Specific Qualifications

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required
• HVAC school, technical certification, or related training preferred but not required
• Strong mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn
• Valid driver’s license with clean driving record
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Reliable attendance and professional attitude
• Ability to work independently and follow instructions
• Must be able to successfully pass a background screening and drug screening, if applicable

Preferred (but not required)

• EPA Certification
• Previous experience in maintenance, construction, mechanical trades, or customer service
• Basic knowledge of HVAC systems and tools

Physical Requirements & Work Environment

• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 pounds regularly
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, climb ladders, and work in confined spaces for extended periods
• Comfortable working indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions
• Ability to work in attics, crawl spaces, rooftops, and mechanical rooms
• Must be able to safely use hand tools, power tools, and HVAC equipment
• Ability to work flexible hours, including occasional overtime as needed
• Must be able to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE)

What We Offer

• Paid on-the-job training
• Career advancement opportunities
• Competitive hourly pay
• Benefits package (health, dental, vision, PTO, etc., if applicable)
• Company-provided tools/equipment (if applicable)
• Supportive team environment focused on growth and development

Why Join Us?

This is an opportunity to build a career in a stable, high-demand trade with hands-on training and advancement potential. We invest in developing technicians who are committed to learning and growing within the HVAC industry.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or work authorization support. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without current or future need for employer sponsorship.

Company Overview

IES Residential, Inc. is one of the nation's largest and most respected electrical, plumbing, HVAC, solar, and cable solutions providers for single-family homes and multi-family complexes since 1973. We provide comprehensive integrated solutions that light up our world. We make homes come to life.

IES is a national provider of industrial products and infrastructure services to a variety of end markets, including electrical, mechanical and communications contracting solutions for the commercial, industrial, residential and renewable energy markets. IES is publicly traded on NASDAQ under the symbol IESC. As of the end of IES’s 2025 fiscal year ending September 30, 2025, IES produced over $3.3 billion in revenue and employed over 10,200 employees at over 131 domestic locations across the United States. IES is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: Minorities, Females, Gender Identity, Sexual Orientation, Individuals with Disabilities, Protected Veterans Encouraged to Apply.

From office buildings to wind farms, industrial complexes to housing developments, our employees and design professionals design, build, and maintain the systems that empower lives.

Our commitment to our employees is reflected by our actions: 

• Safety is Priority One – and our record shows it
• Competitive Pay
• Company 401K plan with Employer Contribution Match
• Company Paid Time Off
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Choice of Medical Coverage including Prescription and  Short Term Disability Plans
• Choice of Dental and Vision Coverage
• Optional Long-term Disability, Critical Illness, Accident, Legal and Pet Coverage
• Auto and Home Insurance Discount Programs

EEO Statement

PLEASE NO AGENCY CALLS. 
NOTE TO ALL AGENCIES: Any unsolicited agency resumes or agency represented candidates that are presented to any IES employee without first having a signed contract between that agency and the IES Talent Acquisition organization will become the property of IES and no fees will be paid.

EEO & Affirmative Action

The IES policy on equal employment opportunity prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, individuals with disabilities, protected veterans, or any other protected status or characteristic. This policy applies to recruiting, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, and all other terms and conditions of employment, and also states that retaliation against any employee who files a complaint regarding possible violations of this policy will not be tolerated. IES is also committed to taking affirmative steps to promote the employment of minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans. IES develops affirmative action programs to support its commitment to equal employment opportunity, consistent with company policy and the company’s obligations as a contractor to the United States government. 

View Your Equal Employment Opportunity rights under the law. "Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal; Conozca sus Derechos: La Discriminación en el Lugar de Trabajo es Ilegal

Disability Accommodation

IES is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. IES provides reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Applicants who need accommodation in the job application process should contact the IES corporate office at (713) 860-1500 or any IES office to request assistance.

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