How to hire a hvac maintenance technician

How to hire a hvac maintenance technician, step by step

Here's a step-by-step hvac maintenance 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 hvac maintenance technician job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new hvac maintenance technician
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you post your hvac maintenance technician job, you should take the time to determine what type of worker your business needs. While certain jobs definitely require a full-time employee, it's sometimes better to find a hvac maintenance technician for hire on a part-time basis or as a contractor.

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   You should also consider the ideal background you'd like them a hvac maintenance technician to have before you start to hire. For example, what industry or field would you like them to have experience in, what level of seniority or education does the job require, and how much it'll cost to hire a hvac maintenance technician that fits the bill.

   This list presents hvac maintenance technician salaries for various positions.

   Type of Hvac Maintenance Technician	Description	Hourly rate
   Hvac Maintenance Technician	General maintenance and repair workers fix and maintain machines, mechanical equipment, and buildings. They paint, repair flooring, and work on plumbing, electrical, and air-conditioning and heating systems.	$14-27
   Maintenance Engineer	A maintenance engineer is responsible for the maintenance of industrial machinery and inspects equipment defects for immediate troubleshooting or replacement as needed. Maintenance engineers install and upgrade system components to improve system optimization and perform diagnostic systems to locate any adjustments... Show more	$13-35
   Maintenance Helper	A maintenance helper performs basic support tasks to assist maintenance technicians in installing and repairing machines and equipment. Their responsibilities typically include gathering and handing tools, changing fixtures such as light bulbs and faucets, preparing workspaces, and cleaning work areas and equipment... Show more	$11-19

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Plumbing
   • Preventative Maintenance
   • HVAC
   • Customer Service
   • Ventilation
   • Ladders
   • Hand Tools
   • General Maintenance
   • Safety Procedures
   • Roofing
   • Switches
   • Kitchen Equipment
   • OSHA
   • Chillers

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   Responsibilities:

   • Maintain centrifugal chillers, pumps, cooling towers, VAV, IVAV, FCU, heat boxes.
   • Perform routine maintenance on the heating and ventilation system of the hospital as well as the cooling system.
   • Qualify EPA, OSHA and hazardous materials regulations.
   • Perform repairs and maintenance on VAV's and electrical equipment.
   • Trim work including finish work all the way from paving to roofing.
   • Maintain production machines, air washers, dust collectors, air conditioners and plant chillers.

   More hvac maintenance technician duties

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your hvac maintenance technician job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. A hvac maintenance technician can vary based on:

   • Location. For example, hvac maintenance technicians' average salary in idaho is 42% less than in district of columbia.
   • Seniority. Entry-level hvac maintenance technicians 47% less than senior-level hvac maintenance technicians.
   • Certifications. A hvac maintenance technician with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in a hvac maintenance technician's salary.

   Average hvac maintenance technician salary

   $42,676yearly

   $20.52 hourly rate

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   Entry-level hvac maintenance technician salary

   $31,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 16, 2025

   Average hvac maintenance technician salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	California	$54,965	$26
   2	Utah	$47,981	$23
   3	Nevada	$47,535	$23
   4	Minnesota	$46,557	$22
   5	Maryland	$46,519	$22
   6	Michigan	$46,449	$22
   7	Tennessee	$45,941	$22
   8	Delaware	$45,563	$22
   9	Colorado	$44,637	$21
   10	Louisiana	$43,709	$21
   11	Ohio	$42,945	$21
   12	Virginia	$42,679	$21
   13	North Carolina	$42,323	$20
   14	Nebraska	$42,211	$20
   15	South Carolina	$41,973	$20
   16	Arizona	$41,475	$20
   17	Georgia	$41,436	$20
   18	Texas	$41,428	$20
   19	Missouri	$41,320	$20
   20	South Dakota	$39,847	$19

   Average hvac maintenance technician salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Boehringer Ingelheim	$66,586	$32.01	3
   2	AbbVie	$64,295	$30.91	3
   3	Exxon Mobil	$57,971	$27.87	9
   4	Seagate Technology	$57,861	$27.82	2
   5	Brooklyn Law School	$56,493	$27.16
   6	Bayer	$55,530	$26.70	36
   7	Ball	$55,044	$26.46	8
   8	Pleasant Valley High School	$54,749	$26.32
   9	Flour Bluff ISD	$53,929	$25.93
   10	Catholic Health East	$53,829	$25.88	3
   11	The Pennington School	$53,694	$25.81
   12	Daimler Trucks North America	$52,977	$25.47	5
   13	Polaris	$52,846	$25.41	13
   14	Township High School District 113	$52,780	$25.38	2
   15	Horizon Services	$51,984	$24.99	66
   16	General Dynamics	$51,944	$24.97	62
   17	Crossroads Christian Church	$51,913	$24.96
   18	Northwestern Mutual	$51,650	$24.83
   19	DigitalGlobe	$51,553	$24.79
   20	Bethel College, Mishawaka	$51,069	$24.55

4. Writing a hvac maintenance technician job description

   A good hvac maintenance 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 hvac maintenance technician job description:

   Hvac maintenance technician job description example

   We are a reputable company that invests in our team and offers a a positive work environment . We pay our HVAC Maintenance Technician a competitive wage of up to $30 per hour , depending on experience. Our team also enjoys great benefits , including health, dental, vision, weekly pay, a 401(k) plan with company match, paid time off (PTO), and an LA Fitness membership. Additionally, we offer disability and life insurance . Plus, we make it easy to apply with our initial quick, mobile-optimized application . If we have your attention, please continue reading about this heating and air conditioning job!

   
   

   ABOUT AARON SERVICES

   We are a family-owned and operated company that has been providing superior plumbing and HVAC services to the residents and business owners of Georgia since 1985. Our mission is to supply each customer with a positive experience through practicing honesty and top-quality workmanship. We hold A ratings with both the Better Business Bureau and Angie's list. Additionally, we have consistently received a variety of other awards for exceptional performance and customer satisfaction.

   We owe our unwavering success to our team of highly professional employees. To thank them for all they do, we offer competitive pay, great benefits, and an uplifting work environment. A positive and supportive culture is something we consistently advocate for. If you're looking to join a place where you feel right at home, look no further!

   
   

   ARE YOU A GOOD FIT?

   We are looking for someone who is motivated to do quality work and further their career as HVAC Maintenance Technician. Ask yourself: Are you adaptable and able to work well under pressure? Can you manage your time well and effectively prioritize tasks? Do you have solid interpersonal and communication skills? Can you represent our company in a professional manner? Are you self-motivated and able to work independently? If so, we want to meet you!

   
   

   WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU

   As a HVAC Maintenance Technician, we need you to diagnose and repair heating and air conditioning systems. If you can do this and meet the following requirements, apply today!

   • Experience in the heating and air conditioning service industry

   Location: 30024

   
   
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5. Post your job

   To find hvac maintenance 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 hvac maintenance technicians they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit entry-level hvac maintenance 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 hvac maintenance technician job on Zippia to find and recruit hvac maintenance technician candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
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6. Interview candidates

   Recruiting hvac maintenance technicians requires you to bring your A-game to the interview process. The first interview should introduce the company and the role to the candidate as much as they present their background experience and reasons for applying for the job. During later interviews, you can go into more detail about the technical details of the job and ask behavioral questions to gauge how they'd fit into your current company culture.

   You should also ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match the ideal candidate profile you developed earlier. Candidates good enough for the next step can complete the technical interview.

   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 hvac maintenance technician

   Once you've decided on a perfect hvac maintenance technician candidate, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, it should include benefits and perks available to the employee. Qualified candidates may be considered for other positions, so make sure your offer is competitive. Candidates may wish to negotiate. Once you've settled on the details, formalize your agreement with a contract.

   You should also follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that you've filled the position.

   To prepare for the new hvac maintenance 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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