Gas, HVAC and Appliance Repair Technician

Gas, HVAC and Appliance Repair Technician – Albert Lea, Minnesota

The Field Technician is part of a job family (Field Tech V, Field Tech IV, Field Tech III, Field Tech II). Experience determines level. General responsibilities include regulated and non‑regulated duties such as maintenance, repair, construction and emergency response on gas transmission and distribution systems; appliance and HVAC equipment installation, inspection, and preventative maintenance; and support for gas metering devices, pressurization, and emergency call response.

• Diagnose, repair, service, and install appliances and HVAC equipment; perform inspections and preventative maintenance.
• Install, service, and routinely change out all sizes of gas metering devices, pressure regulators, relief valves, and filters.
• Identify, locate, and mark all natural gas mains, service lines, and fuel lines within the transmission and distribution system.
• Perform odorant testing, system leak surveys, cathodic protection, annual mandated system inspections, third‑party contractor audits, and provide properly documented reports.
• Assist with new construction or replacement of natural gas mains and service lines.
• Properly set, adjust, and monitor various pressures used for delivery of natural gas, including farm taps and pressure testing of facilities.
• Provide operational support to install, remove, read, and replace gas meters.
• Investigate gas leaks and provide emergency response to all types of gas leaks and carbon monoxide calls.
• Locate gas transmission and distribution systems.
• Promote and sell non‑regulated service contracts (Service Choice).
• On call/standby 24 × 7 on a rotating basis; shift work may be required based on business need.
• Minnesota Energy Resources will provide further on‑the‑job training for this role.

• High School Diploma, HSED, or GED.
• Valid driver's license meeting company requirements.
• Familiarity with natural gas distribution systems, gas meter maintenance and repair.
• Installation, repair, and service of appliances, both gas and electric heating appliances and related equipment for residential and commercial customers.
• Knowledge of mechanical and/or electrical principles.
• Customer relations, customer service, and/or sales experience.
• Electronic device operation (computer, Toughpad, etc.).

Field Technician V requires no experience;
Field Technician IV requires less than one year of experience;
Field Technician III requires one year of relevant experience; and Field Technician II requires three years of relevant experience.

Field Technicians may be required to undergo additional training and medical testing for safety and PPE requirements (e.g., respirator use).

• Minimum: $21.63
• Maximum: $32.45

The pay range reflects the minimum and maximum for the position at the time of posting and may be modified in the future. The starting salary/pay within the pay range will be based on factors such as relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, shift, travel requirements, collective bargaining agreements, and business and organizational needs.

WEC Energy Group will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F‑1 with OPT or CPT, H‑1, H‑2, L‑1, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

WEC Energy Group and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers. As a result, all qualified applicants will receive equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other protected status. The Company also complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws that require it to take affirmative action.