Energy HVAC Technician

Job Details

• Job Location:
  
  Gypsum, CO 81637
• Salary Range: $64,287.00 - $90,002.00 Hourly
• Location:
  
  Position based in Gypsum, CO. Works regionally including overnight travel – Up to two trips for 2-3 nights per month.
• Schedule:
  
  Full-Time, 40 hours/week, M-TH 7:30a-6:00p
• Job Type: Regular, Benefits Eligible, Nonexempt (Hourly)
• Reports to:
  
  HVAC Tech II, Program Manager or Agency Trainer
• Wage Range: 2026: $30.91-$43.27
• Advancement or Cross Train: HVAC Tech II, Energy Efficiency Tech II, Energy Auditor, QCI Inspector or Program Manager

HVAC Tech I is a mid-level field technician or trades apprentice position similar to Energy Efficiency Tech (EET) II and is responsible for installing, troubleshooting, repairing and maintaining heating, ventilation, air conditioning, refrigeration and heat pump equipment and performing all EET tasks. HVAC Techs insulate, balance air flow, retrofit, diagnose and repair duct work and install upgrades in houses to help improve safety and reduce energy costs to make homes more comfortable and sustainable.

HVAC Techs work and drive in all types of weather throughout a large region and work in a variety of housing types, communities, and households. HVAC Techs plan and schedule work including assembling tools and materials and loading and unloading vehicles. Techs keep notes, receipts, photos and other records to document work quality and keep track of job costs. Under supervision, HVAC Tech I will safely identify, handle, and dispose of refrigerants and other typical HVAC hazardous materials.

Techs communicate regularly with team and community members in person and electronically using smartphones and other tools.

• 2-3 years' experience as Energy Efficiency Tech or related HVAC, plumbing, climate control, construction, maintenance, restoration, remodeling, sheet metal, or similar work is required.
• Maintain a valid driver's license and good motor vehicle driving record (acceptable to insurance company).
• Successful background check.
• Understanding of HVAC principles, refrigerants, building science, home performance, weatherization or restoration. Building Science Principles or equivalent training.
• Ability to use computer or smartphone for work tasks.
• Communicate verbally and in writing in English.

• 3-5 years HVAC, plumbing, weatherization, energy efficiency retrofit, construction, maintenance, mechanical, insulation, building trades, sheet metal or similar experience.
• High school diploma, GED or equivalent, trade, technical school, industry certifications or related military service.
• Credentials:
  Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) approved Section 608 Certification. North American Technician Excellence (NATE) or National Comfort Institute (NCI), or HVAC Excellence certifications or similar training. Asbestos Building Inspector Initial Training, Building Analyst Professional (BA-P), Infiltration and Duct Leakage (IDL) and OSHA-30 or First Aid/CPR.
• Bilingual in Spanish is valued and may be eligible for bilingual pay increase if fluent and utilized at work.

• Installs or repairs basic to complex weatherization, energy efficiency, HVAC, heat pump, and other energy-saving and safety measures (furnaces, ducts, water heaters, and heat pumps). Diagnose and fix minor gas leaks.
• Performs combustion safety testing, hazard gas testing, duct system inspection, filtration evaluation and heat loss/load calculations.
• Tests electrical circuits or components for continuity and diagnostics using various equipment.
• Study blueprints, equipment schematics, design specifications, or manufacturers' recommendations to ascertain the configuration of heating or cooling equipment components and to ensure proper installation or repair.
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