HVAC Service Technician – Service & Maintenance

HVAC Service Technician – Service & Maintenance

Immediate opening for an experienced HVAC service technician focused on residential service and maintenance, with light commercial exposure. Sign-on bonus included!

About the Role

Blackthorn Mechanical (DBA Kirkwood Heating, Cooling & Plumbing) is seeking an experienced, reliable HVAC Service Technician to support our growing service and maintenance operations. This role is primarily residential HVAC service, with occasional light commercial and rooftop work.

This is a hands-on, field-based role for a technician who takes pride in clean diagnostics, customer communication, and follow-through. The technician will function as a working lead on service calls while reporting directly to ownership/operations leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Diagnose, service, and repair residential HVAC systems (furnaces, ACs, heat pumps)
• Perform preventative maintenance and respond to service calls and callbacks
• Handle occasional light commercial and rooftop unit (RTU) service
• Communicate clearly with customers regarding findings, recommendations, and next steps
• Complete service documentation accurately and on time
• Work independently and, at times, alongside another technician
• Coordinate with dispatch and leadership to prioritize service needs
• Maintain a professional, respectful presence with customers and teammates

What This Role Is

• Primarily service & maintenance (not install)
• Mostly residential, with some light commercial exposure
• A working lead role with autonomy in the field
• Clear reporting structure and support from ownership

Qualifications

• 4+ years HVAC service experience preferred
• Strong diagnostic and troubleshooting skills
• Experience with preventative maintenance programs
• Comfort with occasional rooftop / light commercial units
• EPA certification required
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record
• Professional, reliable, and team-oriented mindset

Compensation & Benefits

• Pay: $22–38/hour DOE
• Year-round, steady service work
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Life Insurance
• ST and LT disability insurance
• Paid time off
• Additional benefits

Why Join the Kirkwood Team

We are a well-established HVAC company under active ownership, focused on professionalizing operations, supporting our technicians, and building a dependable long-term team. If you value steady service work, clear expectations, and a respectful work environment, we’d like to talk.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.00 - $38.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person