Job Description Job Description
HVAC TECHNICIAN
Columbus, MS
Join a growing HVAC company where 3 focused calls a day (not 4) means real time for full system diagnoses - not rushed patch jobs. This is a shop that pays for your training, funds your tools, and rewards you for doing the job right with real commission on top of a strong base.
THE BASICS
Location: Columbus, MS
Pay: $25-$30/hr base + commission (3% on service tickets; 4-6% tiered on system installs; first month's payment on service plans)
Schedule: 7:15 AM arrival, work starts 7:30 AM. Typical end time 4:00-5:00 PM - usually 4:00 PM off-season, can run 5:00-6:00 PM during peak. Half-day Sundays available for those who want to attend church, starting around 12:00 PM.
On-Call: Rotating on-call schedule; last call taken by 8:00 PM. Weekend work limited to emergencies or service-plan customers. $200 stipend + time-and-a-half for hours beyond 8/day.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
- Diagnose and repair HVAC systems across a residential/commercial mix (mostly residential)
- Run full system diagnoses on each call rather than quick fixes - this is a shop that wants technicians upselling smart, not just patching
- Install and service equipment from major brands (Mitsubishi, Bosch, American Standard, Ameristar)
- Recommend system upgrades and service plans where they genuinely make sense
- Rotate into the on-call schedule as part of a 6-person team
- Keep clean, accurate records in the company's field service software
WHY HVAC TECHS LIKE WORKING HERE
- Company vehicle and major tools provided
- Real commission: 3% on service, 4-6% tiered on installs, plus first month's payment on service plans
- $200 on-call stipend + time-and-a-half after 8 hours
- $250/month health insurance stipend toward a group BCBS plan
- $50/month Aflac contribution, plus 100% company-paid life and disability insurance
- 401k with 3% match after vesting
- PTO: 1 week year one, 2 weeks year two and beyond, plus 2 weeks paid company holidays
- Up to 2 weeks/year of paid training toward certifications (e.g., Mitsubishi, American Standard)
- $200 annual boot allowance, $20/month cell phone reimbursement, $200 birthday bonus
- Christmas bonus (2% of gross salary - typically $1k-$2.5k)
- Annual company trip
- Half-day Sunday option for church or personal time, plus weekend work limited to true emergencies
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
Required:
- 5-10 years of HVAC experience, school-trained
- EPA certification
Nice to Have (not required):
- NATE certification
- Experience across major HVAC equipment brands
