Charleston | Field Tech

Axis Portable Air is the industry’s most disruptive and fastest-growing equipment rental company. We deliver and install portable HVAC equipment across the nation, powered by our rapidly growing network of over 30 offices—and we’re just getting started.

Our secret? A people-first culture that rewards teamwork, work-ethic, and taking ownership—literally. With our Team Ownership Program, every employee receives $10,000 in annual company profit units each year making them an owner of the business. When the company wins, you win too.

Job Type: Full-Time, Hourly, Overtime Opportunities
Pay Range: $28.00 - $40.00 per hour based upon experience

• Install, Service & Repair Equipment: Lead the setup, maintenance, and repair of portable HVAC equipment at customer sites for emergency or scheduled events, ensuring optimal performance.

• Diagnose, Repair & Maintain: Conduct maintenance tasks, from preventative measures to annual inspections, while also troubleshooting and repairing damaged equipment to ensure it is rent-ready.

• Manage Warehouse Operations: Receive equipment at the company warehouse, operate a forklift to handle materials, and maintain accurate inventory to ensure seamless operations.

• Mentor & Lead: Guide junior technicians, sharing your expertise to help the team grow and succeed, while taking on more complex projects that require advanced HVAC knowledge.

• Work With Your Team: Track activity and progress by communicating detailed job notes and updates with your team, keeping everything organized using company-provided technology.

• Uphold Our Standard: Keep equipment clean, vehicles organized and adhere to our professional uniform standards while delivering industry-leading customer service.

• Experience: 3+ years in HVAC installation, maintenance, or repair, ideally with portable or commercial systems (1+ years as a Delivery & Install Technician or similar role preferred).

• Technical
  
  Experience:
  
  Proficient with electrical meters, vacuum pumps, refrigerant retrieval equipment, combustion analyzers, and oxygen acetylene torches.

• Certification: Must be EPA certified (Type 2 or Universal) to handle refrigerants.

• Electrical Diagnostics: Able to diagnose low-voltage and high-voltage electrical circuits.

• Wiring Expertise: Understand, interpret, and diagnose line and low voltage wiring schematics accurately.

• Fuel System Skills (Preferred): Experienced in diagnosing and adjusting natural gas, LP gas, and fuel oil-fired equipment.

• A Desire to Grow: Strong desire to deepen your expertise in HVAC diagnostics, service, and responsibilities, taking on more complex challenges with each year of employment.

• Driving
  
  Experience:
  
  2 + years of commercial driving experience preferred; experience in box-trucks, sprinter vans and experience pulling a trailer is preferred. A 5-year clean driving record is required.

• DOT Medical Card: The ability to obtain and maintain a DOT medical card.

• Physical Demands: You’ll work indoors and outdoors, often in extreme heat or cold, handling physical tasks such as lifting, pushing, or pulling 40+ lbs. and must be comfortable working on ladders.

• Communication
  
  Skills:
  
  Be an effective communicator with strong problem-solving abilities and a professional demeanor, capable of mentoring others and interacting with clients.

• Technology
  
  Skills:
  
  Comfortable with mobile devices, tablets, and laptops; able to navigate apps, complete digital records, and communicate with customers and team members.

• Weekly Schedule & On-Call Requirements – You’ll have a regular schedule and be required to have availability for rotating on-call shifts — including emergency client requests on nights, weekends, and holidays.

• Seasonal Demand: Expect more overtime opportunities during…