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Air Force One

Commercial HVAC and building performance contractor

Senior HVAC Service Technician

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/23/2026
$25 - $50/hr
Mid
Columbus, OH, USA
In Person
Building TradesHVAC & Building Systems

About the job

Requirements
  • A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
  • At least 3 years of commercial HVAC experience is required.
  • Universal EPA Certification is required.
  • OSHA certification is required.
  • A valid driver's license and clean driving record are required.
  • A clean background check is required.
  • Provide professional communication to associates and customers.
  • Effectively communicate with clients and team members.
  • Have working knowledge of temperature and pressure charts.
  • Read thermometers and gauges and record readings.
  • Troubleshoot analog and digital signals.
  • Troubleshoot and perform preventive maintenance on exhaust fans, circulating pumps, unit heaters, VAV boxes, split systems from 1 to 5 tons single phase, package units from 1 to 5 tons single phase, systems with scroll and sealed hermetic compressors, single-phase and three-phase motors, heating systems with atmospheric burners and induced-draft motors, residential furnaces, medium-temperature refrigeration systems, cooling towers, direct- and indirect-fired makeup air units, built-up air handlers, variable-frequency drives, and ductless split systems.
Responsibilities
  • Perform maintenance and service repairs on refrigeration and heating, ventilating, and air conditioning systems.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
Desired Qualifications
  • Apprenticeship and/or formal training in HVAC is preferred.
  • Troubleshoot and perform preventive maintenance on low-temperature refrigeration systems, low-pressure hydronic and steam boiler systems, boiler systems with power burners, air-cooled chillers, rotary-screw compressors, and pneumatic air compressors and systems.

About the company

Air Force One is a mechanical contractor that improves building performance for large commercial, industrial, and institutional facilities through HVAC design, installation, and maintenance. It also offers total facility automation, temperature control, energy conservation, water treatment, refrigeration piping, and design-build projects to provide integrated, end-to-end services. The company operates as a self-performing contractor with nationwide reach across 8 locations and 340+ employees, serving education, government, manufacturing, data centers, and hospitality sectors. By removing traditional sales commissions and fostering collaboration across divisions, it provides a single point of accountability to help clients identify efficiencies, reduce energy use, and achieve cost savings through proactive maintenance.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Dublin, Ohio

Founded

1984

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What believers are saying

  • The company posted active hiring in Dayton and Cleveland with up to $3,000 bonuses.
  • Greg Guy won Smart50 and Chamber board election recognition, strengthening local deal access.
  • Air Force One's website updated July 2026, signaling continued marketing, hiring, and client demand.

What critics are saying

  • Air Force One is still hiring technicians in 2026, exposing severe labor scarcity.
  • Johnson Controls, Trane, Carrier, and Siemens outspend it in controls and smart buildings.
  • If technician shortages persist, service quality and growth stall before 2027.

What makes Air Force One unique

  • Greg Guy joined the company from field technician to chairman, anchoring family-led continuity.
  • Air Force One self-performs HVAC, controls, energy conservation, and design-build across 7 Ohio locations.
  • It targets owner-occupied campuses, including data centers, hospitals, schools, government, and manufacturing.

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Benefits

  • Paid Holidays
  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Disability Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • 401(k) Company Match
  • Wellness Program
  • Paid Vacation
  • Employee Referral Bonus