Heating​/Air Conditioning Mechanic

Requirements

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Graduation from a standard senior high school, or the successful completion of the General Educational Development (GED) test, supplemented by completion of trade school or apprentice program in heating, ventilation and air conditioning, and a minimum of one year journeyman level experience as a heating, air conditioning and refrigeration mechanic; or a combination of education and experience equivalent to these requirements.

Special Requirement:
Possession of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Universal Technician Certification (as required under Section 608 of the Clean Air Act, 1990) and a valid driver's license from state of residence.

This is skilled work at the journeyman level in installing, replacing and repairing heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration systems.

• Mobile County: $48,091 - $76,882
• City of Mobile: $40,528 - $64,790
• Mobile Housing Authority: $43,569 - $69,652

Amended 10/7/2024

Amended 10/17/2025

Please see Class Specifications | HEATING/AIR CONDITIONING MECHANIC I | Class Spec Details ()

• 10 days annual vacation with accumulation to 35 days (The number of days earned increases based on years in the merit system, with a maximum of 25 days per year for 25 or more years of service)
• 10 days paid annual sick leave with no limit on accumulation
• 12 paid holidays each year (some jurisdictions may vary)
• Group medical plan (most jurisdictions)
• Paid life insurance (in some jurisdictions)
• Retirement plans
• Employee Credit Union
• Promotion by competitive exam
• Periodic review and adjustment of salary rates to be competitive with local employees and to provide cost of living increases
• Opportunities for continuing education and self-development through formalized academic and in-service training programs

The agencies we serve are equal opportunity employers.