Careers - A-1 Heating & Cooling

Careers

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The A-1 Difference

We’re always on the lookout for talented heating and cooling professionals who are ready to provide much-needed services to homeowners in the San Francisco Bay Area and Sacramento Area. Check out our openings below.

Compensation:
$20 – $45+ per hour
Description:
We are hiring for Journeyman Residential HVAC Installers. We are a family-owned HVAC company located in San Jose that has been in business since 1983. We are looking for highly motivated individuals that enjoy being part of a team but work well individually.
Experience:
- HVAC: 5 years (Preferred)
- EPA Type II (Preferred)
Skills & Requirements:
- Residential HVAC system installation experience – FAU, A/C, cut-ins, duct layout, ductless, heat pumps, and dual fuel – all makes and models; All work required to be code compliant with City/County and Title 24 requirements.
- Basic mechanical aptitude, and ability to perform regular manual labor
- Must be able to follow routine instructions
- Must have a great attitude and effective communication skills with coworkers, management, and customers
- Must be honest, reliable & hardworking
- Clean driver’s license required
- Ability to lift up to 60 lbs
- Must have own hand tools
- Must be willing to work after hours and occasional weekends
- Please note: Crawling under houses and in attics is part of the daily job
Compensation:
$30 – $50+ per hour
Description:
Diagnose and repair heating and cooling systems and lead customers to informed and confident buying decisions.
Duties:
- Complete all general HVAC in-home, service calls.
- Establish customer rapport to sell the right products and services.
- Ask proper lifestyle questions to troubleshoot heating and cooling system malfunctions.
- Educate and assist customers in choosing the best finance options and maintenance plans.
- Explain replacement opportunities for aging, inefficient or underperforming systems.
- Understand your service criteria and hold yourself accountable for exceeding revenue goals.
- Show yourself as professional and knowledgeable to win new referrals and repeat business.
- Work alongside customer service and dispatch to ensure the overall success of the business.
- Maintain a clean, organized job site and well-inventoried truck.
- Participate actively in all training exercises, morning meetings, trade shows, and retreats.
- Train and mentor apprentices to ensure quick, accurate repairs and installations.
- Be accurate and timely with invoices, time cards, curbside feedback, and options sheets.
Experience:
High school diploma or equivalent (Preferred)
HVAC: 1 year (Preferred)
HVAC Service: 2 years (Preferred)
Skills & Requirements:
- Licensed with knowledge of local HVAC codes and the ability to make on-the-job applications.
- Develop a proven track record in heating and cooling systems including the ability to draw simple diagrams, read blueprints and other diagrams.
- Continued education and training to obtain NATE certification.
- Clean, safe driving record.
- Highly organized with exceptional follow-through abilities.
- Strong verbal and written communications.
- High integrity with advanced social skills and ability to make solid connections.
- Strong desire to be a better technician tomorrow than you are today.
- A competitive individual contributor who also loves to win as a team.

Real Customers. Real Comfort.

Quick service, and an overall great experience!
“Danny with A1 Heating and Cooling was our technician and was very helpful in giving us thorough explanations on what was needed”

- Hugo L.
Super helpful!
“Danny was super helpful and a explained all that he saw going on with my heating system.”

- Adele M.
I was very impressed with his speed, service and his knowledge
“He was also very friendly and took his time to answer all the questions I had pertaining to our system and how to make sure we get the most out of it.”

- Ryan Q.
I will keep using them. Great find!
“These guys are fast and very professional. I got an appointment the next day for a routine check of my furnace.”

- Marco G.
Very professional and good work!
“I would recommend A1 heating and cooling to anyone who needs furnace repair quickly.”

- Terri N.
We went with A-1 because they helped us get the right system.
“From maintenance checks before the seasons start to “umm, there’s a new icon I’ve never seen before on my thermostat” they are here to help.”

- Melissa H.
Elmer did a great job.
“Not only fixing my current thermostat problem within the scheduled window, he also checked my AC unit health and gave me advice how to use it more efficiently.”

- Asano A.
I'm very satisfied with their work and I highly recommend their services.
“They were friendly, professional, and always on time (2 day install). They were able to diagnose a problem with my upstairs air flow and offered various options for addressing the issue.”

- Brian T.
Very personable and knowledgeable!
“Francisco arrived on time to clean our outside AC unit. Did a great job.”

- Robert B.