Residential HVAC Service Tech

Location: Tri-Valley Area, CA (Sunol, Hayward, Livermore, Alamo, Pleasanton, Dublin, and surrounding communities)

Full-Time | $35.00 - $40.00 per Hour | Excellent Benefits

Build Your Career with a Company That Values Quality Over Sales

Richard's Heating & Air Repair, Inc. has been a trusted name in the Tri-Valley area for more than 25 years. As a family-owned and operated company, we've built our reputation by providing honest recommendations, quality workmanship, and dependable service to our residential and light commercial customers.

We're looking for an experienced Residential HVAC Service Specialist who enjoys solving problems, takes pride in quality repairs, and is committed to delivering an outstanding customer experience.

• Competitive Pay: $35.00 - $40.00 per hour
• 401(k) with up to a 4% company match
• 100% Employer-Paid Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance (Employee Only)
• Seven Paid Holidays
• Paid Sick Leave in accordance with California law
• Paid Vacation starting in your first year, with additional PTO earned through tenure
• Ongoing technical training and opportunities to expand your skill set
• Supportive, family-oriented work environment
• Well-established customer base with year-round work

Benefits are provided in accordance with the company's Employee Handbook and current benefit policies.

As a Residential HVAC Service Specialist
, you'll be responsible for diagnosing, repairing, maintaining, and optimizing residential and light commercial comfort systems. You'll work independently while representing the company with professionalism, providing customers with clear communication and dependable solutions.

This position is ideal for a technician who enjoys troubleshooting, values craftsmanship, and takes pride in fixing equipment correctly the first time.

• Diagnose heating, cooling, and refrigeration system concerns.
• Complete service repairs on residential and light commercial HVAC equipment.
• Perform preventative maintenance and seasonal system inspections.
• Troubleshoot electrical, refrigeration, airflow, and mechanical issues using appropriate diagnostic equipment.
• Read wiring diagrams, equipment specifications, and installation drawings.
• Perform refrigerant recovery, charging, and leak detection procedures.
• Complete minor fabrication and piping modifications when needed.
• Verify proper system operation through start-up, testing, and final performance checks.
• Document service findings, recommendations, and completed work using Service Titan.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and professional service vehicle.
• Deliver exceptional customer service while maintaining company quality and safety standards.

• Minimum of 3 years of residential HVAC service or installation experience.
• Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic abilities.
• Knowledge of refrigeration systems, electrical controls, airflow, and gas heating equipment.
• Ability to interpret wiring diagrams and technical documentation.
• EPA Type II or Universal Certification preferred.
• Valid California driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Commitment to producing high-quality workmanship.

Our technicians aren't pressured to sell equipment customers don't need. We believe in diagnosing problems accurately, repairing systems whenever practical, and earning long-term customer relationships through honesty and quality workmanship.

If you're looking for a stable company where your technical abilities are respected and your work makes a difference, we'd like to meet you.