Careers - A-1 Heating & Cooling

Careers

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The A-1 Difference

We’re always on the lookout for talented heating and cooling professionals who are ready to provide much-needed services to homeowners in the San Francisco Bay Area and Sacramento Area. Check out our openings below.

Compensation:
$20 – $45+ per hour
Description:
We are hiring for Journeyman Residential HVAC Installers. We are a family-owned HVAC company located in San Jose that has been in business since 1983. We are looking for highly motivated individuals that enjoy being part of a team but work well individually.
Experience:
- HVAC: 5 years (Preferred)
- EPA Type II (Preferred)
Skills & Requirements:
- Residential HVAC system installation experience – FAU, A/C, cut-ins, duct layout, ductless, heat pumps, and dual fuel – all makes and models; All work required to be code compliant with City/County and Title 24 requirements.
- Basic mechanical aptitude, and ability to perform regular manual labor
- Must be able to follow routine instructions
- Must have a great attitude and effective communication skills with coworkers, management, and customers
- Must be honest, reliable & hardworking
- Clean driver’s license required
- Ability to lift up to 60 lbs
- Must have own hand tools
- Must be willing to work after hours and occasional weekends
- Please note: Crawling under houses and in attics is part of the daily job
Compensation:
$30 – $50+ per hour
Description:
Diagnose and repair heating and cooling systems and lead customers to informed and confident buying decisions.
Duties:
- Complete all general HVAC in-home, service calls.
- Establish customer rapport to sell the right products and services.
- Ask proper lifestyle questions to troubleshoot heating and cooling system malfunctions.
- Educate and assist customers in choosing the best finance options and maintenance plans.
- Explain replacement opportunities for aging, inefficient or underperforming systems.
- Understand your service criteria and hold yourself accountable for exceeding revenue goals.
- Show yourself as professional and knowledgeable to win new referrals and repeat business.
- Work alongside customer service and dispatch to ensure the overall success of the business.
- Maintain a clean, organized job site and well-inventoried truck.
- Participate actively in all training exercises, morning meetings, trade shows, and retreats.
- Train and mentor apprentices to ensure quick, accurate repairs and installations.
- Be accurate and timely with invoices, time cards, curbside feedback, and options sheets.
Experience:
High school diploma or equivalent (Preferred)
HVAC: 1 year (Preferred)
HVAC Service: 2 years (Preferred)
Skills & Requirements:
- Licensed with knowledge of local HVAC codes and the ability to make on-the-job applications.
- Develop a proven track record in heating and cooling systems including the ability to draw simple diagrams, read blueprints and other diagrams.
- Continued education and training to obtain NATE certification.
- Clean, safe driving record.
- Highly organized with exceptional follow-through abilities.
- Strong verbal and written communications.
- High integrity with advanced social skills and ability to make solid connections.
- Strong desire to be a better technician tomorrow than you are today.
- A competitive individual contributor who also loves to win as a team.

Real Customers. Real Comfort.

He did a thorough inspection and explained everything to me.
“Francisco texted me to say when he would arrive at my house. He arrived on time and started to check out the furnace.”

- Linda A.
Elmer did a great job.
“Not only fixing my current thermostat problem within the scheduled window, he also checked my AC unit health and gave me advice how to use it more efficiently.”

- Asano A.
We went with A-1 because they helped us get the right system.
“From maintenance checks before the seasons start to “umm, there’s a new icon I’ve never seen before on my thermostat” they are here to help.”

- Melissa H.
Very professional and good work!
“I would recommend A1 heating and cooling to anyone who needs furnace repair quickly.”

- Terri N.
On time, tidy, polite, and communicated clearly
“Francisco was great - called about 20 minutes before arriving, on time, tidy, polite, and communicated clearly.”

- Elayna L.
Very personable and knowledgeable!
“Francisco arrived on time to clean our outside AC unit. Did a great job.”

- Robert B.
Looking forward to enjoying the new HVAC system!
“The crew of Everardo, Alberto, and Juan were very professional, courteous, and very efficient -- completing the job in under 4 days.”

- Mike B.
I will keep using them. Great find!
“These guys are fast and very professional. I got an appointment the next day for a routine check of my furnace.”

- Marco G.
Highly recommend A-1 Heating & Cooling!
“Their technician, Francisco, was very prompt, professional and clean, and answered all my questions.”

- Tim C.