How to hire a heating technician

How to hire a heating technician, step by step

Here's a step-by-step heating technician hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a heating technician job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new heating technician
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   First, determine the employments status of the heating technician you need to hire. Certain heating technician roles might require a full-time employee, whereas others can be done by part-time workers or contractors.

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   A heating technician's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, heating technicians from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   Here's a comparison of heating technician salaries for various roles:

   Type of Heating Technician	Description	Hourly rate
   Heating Technician	Heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration mechanics and installers—often called heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration (HVACR) technicians—work on heating, ventilation, cooling, and refrigeration systems that control the temperature and air quality in buildings.	$16-36
   Hvac Installer	An HVAC installer is responsible for working on office and house appliances, including heating systems, ventilation, and air conditioning units. HVAC installers follow and analyze the item's schematics and blueprints and conduct regular maintenance to ensure the efficiency of its systems... Show more	$14-31
   Installer Apprentice	An elevator installer apprentice is a trainee who trains under a skilled elevator installer to install, fix, and maintain elevators, escalators, and other lifts. Elevator installer apprentices must assist in assembling elevator cars as well as connecting electrical wiring to control panels and electric motors... Show more	$13-23

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Plumbing
   • Ventilation
   • Safety Procedures
   • Water Heaters
   • Preventative Maintenance
   • HVAC/R
   • Heat Treatment
   • Electrical Repairs
   • Duct Systems
   • Control Systems
   • Air Handlers
   • Customer Service
   • Service Calls
   • Air-Conditioning Equipment

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   Responsibilities:

   • Assemble and apply insulation material to plumbing, heating, cooling and refrigeration systems in new construction and remodel homes.
   • Change out compressor, condensers, evaporators, blower motors, condenser motor, troubleshot and replace all electrical components.
   • Assist in the installation of heating ventilation and air conditioning parts and units.
   • Repair refrigerators, stoves, washers, dryers, condensers, and furnaces.
   • Maintain and repair heating, ventilation, and cooling units for both commercial and residential customers.
   • Work with the owner to plan plumbing necessities for new buildings, including studying blueprint and developing logical plan for installation.

   More heating technician duties

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your heating technician job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. A heating technician salary can vary based on several factors:

   • Location. For example, heating technicians' average salary in tennessee is 52% less than in alaska.
   • Seniority. Entry-level heating technicians earn 53% less than senior-level heating technicians.
   • Certifications. A heating technician with a few certifications under their belt will likely demand a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for a prestigious company or an exciting start-up can make a huge difference in a heating technician's salary.

   Average heating technician salary

   $51,453yearly

   $24.74 hourly rate

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   Entry-level heating technician salary

   $35,000 yearly salary

   Updated January 23, 2026

   Average heating technician salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	Maryland	$75,895	$36
   2	Massachusetts	$74,945	$36
   3	California	$70,179	$34
   4	Washington	$64,883	$31
   5	New York	$58,062	$28
   6	Minnesota	$56,433	$27
   7	Montana	$55,892	$27
   8	Missouri	$54,615	$26
   9	North Carolina	$51,293	$25
   10	Utah	$49,098	$24
   11	Ohio	$45,967	$22
   12	Texas	$44,453	$21
   13	South Dakota	$44,045	$21
   14	Florida	$43,121	$21

   Average heating technician salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	City of Jacksonville	$80,405	$38.66
   2	The Dwyer Group	$63,989	$30.76
   3	IDEX	$62,793	$30.19
   4	SpaceX	$58,655	$28.20	9
   5	City of Pasadena	$58,031	$27.90	1
   6	RTI International Metals	$57,046	$27.43
   7	Kellogg Elementary	$56,028	$26.94
   8	Superior Plus Energy	$55,945	$26.90	118
   9	City of Baltimore	$51,868	$24.94	1
   10	Rialto Unified School District	$48,846	$23.48
   11	Dartmouth-Hitchcock	$47,800	$22.98	3
   12	Aire Serv	$47,581	$22.88	154
   13	PSEA	$47,566	$22.87	3
   14	San Juan Unified School District	$46,955	$22.57
   15	Washington State University	$46,187	$22.21
   16	DL solutions	$44,540	$21.41	4
   17	City of Jacksonville, Florida - Government	$44,384	$21.34	2
   18	Express Employment Indy South	$44,107	$21.21	7
   19	Sanford Health	$43,638	$20.98	14
   20	Montana State University	$43,315	$20.82	3

4. Writing a heating technician job description

   A good heating technician job description should include a few things:

   • Summary of the role
   • List of responsibilities
   • Required skills and experience

   Including a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager is also appreciated by candidates. Here's an example of a heating technician job description:

   Heating technician job description example

   GROW WITH THE PROS AND MASTER YOUR CAREER
   
   Only the best of the best work for the largest and fastest-growing leader in residential services: ARS-Rescue Rooter . Unique to our field, we provide plumbing, heating, and air conditioning expertise through 70+ locations nationwide united by a commitment to professional excellence. In addition to the training needed for a real career, we provide year-round work, free uniforms, well-equipped trucks, advancement potential, and the chance to give back.
   
   If you have the experience we seek, take this opportunity to grow with the pros at ARS-Rescue Rooter :
   
   Responsibilities
   
   Water Heater Plumbing Technician Specialist Needed!
   
   Offering water heater installation services, our team is looking for an ambitious, skilled, and experienced plumber who can install and service water heaters. This is your opportunity to earn what you deserve based upon your performance, knowledge, and the satisfaction of your customers.
   
   Although ARS-Rescue Rooter services nearly all of Colorado, this opening is specifically for the Fort Collins area. Ability to work throughout at least one service area is required. A company vehicle and cell phone is provided, and you will take dispatch calls from home.
   
   Qualifications
   
   What You Need to Succeed and Grow with the Pros
   
   Required Credentials:
   
   * Three or more years of professional plumbing experience, including residential repair and retrofit service.
   * Experience in residential service repair.
   * Valid driver's license and a good driving record.
   * Willingness and ability to work evenings and weekends.
   
   Preferred Credentials:
   
   * Current state plumbing license or journeyman plumbing license.
   * Experience with water heaters and sewer repair and/or replacement.
   * Bilingual English/Spanish fluency.
   
   How We Reward Your Professionalism
   
   Full-time employees receive competitive pay; comprehensive paid training; medical, dental, vision, and prescription plans; paid time off and holidays; and 401(k) with company match; and healthcare flexible spending account (HFSA). Part-time employees receive competitive pay, comprehensive paid training, and 401(k) with company match. In addition, all employees are invited to participate in our commitment to community outreach, including our extensive support as the Official Global Partner for the Night to Shine prom initiative for special-needs students, sponsored by the Tim Tebow Foundation™.
   
   Join our WINNING TEAM and apply your skills to be the Best in the Business!
   
   All candidates are required to undergo a pre-employment drug screen, background check, and motor vehicle check.
   
   ARS is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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5. Post your job

   To find heating technicians for your business, try out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important talent pools for any company is its current employees.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and your current work to ask if they know any heating technicians they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit entry-level heating technicians with the right educational background.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter have more than 3.5 billion users, and they're a great place for company branding and reaching potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your heating technician job on Zippia to find and recruit heating technician candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   To successfully recruit heating technicians, your first interview needs to engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. You can go into more detail about the company, the role, and the responsibilities during follow-up interviews.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents. You can move on to the technical interview if a candidate is good enough for the next step.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new heating technician

   Once you've found the heating technician candidate you'd like to hire, it's time to write an offer letter. This should include an explicit job offer that includes the salary and the details of any other perks. Qualified candidates might be looking at multiple positions, so your offer must be competitive if you like the candidate. Also, be prepared for a negotiation stage, as candidates may way want to tweak the details of your initial offer. Once you've settled on these details, you can draft a contract to formalize your agreement.

   It's equally important to follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   To prepare for the new heating technician first day, you should share an onboarding schedule with them that covers their first period on the job. You should also quickly complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Finally, Human Resources must ensure a new employee file is created for internal record keeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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