HVAC Service Lead

Experienced HVAC Tech Ready for Your Next Step?

If you’re the technician others call when the diagnosis gets difficult, this could be the opportunity you’ve been waiting for.

Brent’s Heating & Cooling is hiring an experienced residential HVAC Service Technician who can independently troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair HVAC systems—and is ready to take on more leadership and responsibility.

You’ll stay hands-on in the field while helping support a small team, solve technical problems, and contribute to service and installation operations.

Previous management experience is NOT required. We’re looking for technical experience, sound judgment, accountability, and someone ready to grow into a bigger role.

This position is based out of Carlton, MN and serves Carlton, Cloquet, Duluth, and surrounding Northern Minnesota communities.

• $30–$35/hour. based on experience and technical ability

• 1% commission on qualifying new equipment sales you handle from start to finish

• Full-time position

• Monday–Friday business operations

• Company vehicle provided

• Health insurance

• Retirement benefits

• Paid time off

• Paid holidays

• Company-provided tools and equipment

• Company uniforms

• Ongoing HVAC training and technical development

• Leadership and advancement opportunities

• Long-term opportunity with an established, family-owned company

• This isn't a desk job. You'll remain an HVAC technician in the field while taking on additional leadership responsibility.

• Independently troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair residential HVAC systems

• Perform service calls.

• Diagnose and repair furnaces and central AC systems

• Troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, airflow, and refrigerant issues

• Service heat pumps, ductless mini-splits, and other HVAC equipment

• Perform HVAC service, repairs, maintenance, and equipment inspections

• Handle challenging diagnostic situations without constant supervision

• Clearly explain findings, repair options, and recommendations to customers

• Recommend equipment replacement when it is genuinely appropriate

• Maintain high standards for workmanship, documentation, and safety

• Support both service and installation operations

• Help and support a small production team of approximately 3–4 employees

• Provide technical guidance and support to other technicians

• Take on additional leadership and operational responsibilities as you grow

This is an experienced-level position. You should be able to independently run residential HVAC service calls and confidently diagnose and repair equipment.

Must Have:

• 3+ years of HVAC service, troubleshooting, or repair experience

• Strong residential HVAC service background

• Ability to independently diagnose and repair furnaces and central AC systems

• Strong electrical and mechanical troubleshooting skills

• Ability to independently run service calls

• EPA Section 608 Universal Certification

• Valid driver's license

• Strong customer communication skills

• Professionalism, accountability, and sound judgment

• Ability and willingness to report to Carlton, MN

• Interest in staying hands-on while taking on greater leadership responsibility

Nice to Have:

• Experience with any of the following is a plus, but not required:

• Refrigeration

• Light commercial HVAC

• Training or mentoring technicians

• Field supervision or team leadership

Brent’s Heating & Cooling has served Northern Minnesota for more than 20 years.

We're a smaller, family-owned company that believes in responsibility, professionalism, integrity, quality workmanship, and taking pride in doing the job right.

This is not a high-pressure sales position. We want technicians who diagnose problems correctly, give customers…