Free hvac technician job description template
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HVAC Technician job description template · Fill in the [brackets]
HVAC Technician
About the job
[Business name] is hiring a HVAC Technician who installs, maintains and repairs heating, cooling and refrigeration systems and keeps customers comfortable. [One or two sentences about your business and why someone would want to work there.]
What you’ll do
- Install, maintain and repair heating, air conditioning and refrigeration systems
- Install electrical components and wiring
- Inspect and test systems and components
- Discuss system problems with customers and explain the options
- Repair or replace worn or defective parts
- Recommend maintenance to improve system performance
- Keep records of the work performed
What you need
- High school diploma or equivalent
- HVAC training or experience [or willingness to learn on the job]
- EPA refrigerant handling certification
- Valid driver's license and a clean driving record
Nice to have
- Experience with [residential or commercial] systems
- State HVAC license [if required in your state]
How to apply
[Apply link, email or phone], by [date].
[Business name] is an equal opportunity employer.
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Example: the template filled in for a small business
Hypothetical example for Comfort Air Service, a five-truck home heating and cooling company.
Comfort Air Service is hiring an HVAC Technician for residential service and installs (Monday to Friday, with a rotating summer on-call week). You'll diagnose no-cool and no-heat calls, replace parts and explain repair options to homeowners. EPA refrigerant certification is required.
Notice what makes it work: real hours, the actual tools, who they report to, and one honest reason to want the job. That’s the difference between a blank template and a job description that gets the right applicants.
What a hvac technician does
A hvac technician installs, maintains and repairs heating, cooling and refrigeration systems and keeps customers comfortable. Typical duties include:
- Install, maintain and repair heating, air conditioning and refrigeration systems
- Install electrical components and wiring
- Inspect and test systems and components
- Discuss system problems with customers and explain the options
- Repair or replace worn or defective parts
- Recommend maintenance to improve system performance
Duties adapted from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook.
Requirements, training and licenses
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency requires nearly all HVAC technicians to be certified in refrigerant handling. Some states and localities also require licensing, and manufacturer or industry certifications are available, many of them optional.
Training: Postsecondary program or long-term on-the-job training.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook: HVACR Mechanics and Installers.
How much does a hvac technician make?
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook. A median means half earned more and half earned less. Pay in your area may be higher or lower; check postings for similar jobs near you. A growing number of states and cities require a pay range in job postings, so check your local rules before you post.
Before you set the rate, run the free hiring cost calculator. It adds payroll taxes and other costs and shows how much work the hire needs to bring in to pay for itself.
Free template or written for you?
| Free template | Job Description $30 | Hiring Kit $299 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Written for | Any business | Your business | Your business |
| Duties and schedule | Typical, with blanks | Yours, filled in | Yours, filled in |
| Pay | National figure | Set for your local market | Set for your local market |
| State rules | “Check your state” | Checked for your state | Checked for your state |
| Ready to post | No, you edit it | Yes | Yes, plus the job posting |
| Performance review form | — | Included free | Included |
| Interview guide and 30-60-90 day plan | — | — | Included |
| Use the template | Have us write it | Get the Hiring Kit |
Free template
- Typical duties with blanks to fill in
- National pay figure
- You edit it before posting
Job Description · $30
- Written for your business: your duties, schedule and pay
- Checked for your state’s rules
- Ready to post
- Free matching performance review form
Hiring Kit · $299
- Everything in the $30 job description
- The job posting
- Interview guide
- 30-60-90 day plan for the new hire
Fixed prices. See what’s included in Job Description Writing and the Hiring Kit.
Common questions
Does an HVAC technician need an EPA certification?
The EPA requires nearly all HVAC technicians to be certified in refrigerant handling, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Some states and localities add their own licensing, so ask for the certification card and check your state's rules before the first service call.
Can I use this template for free?
Yes. Copy it, edit it and post it. It's a starting point written for any business, so fill in the brackets and adjust the duties to your actual job. If you'd rather have it written for your business, ready to post, our Job Description service is $30.
Is this legal advice?
No. This page is general information. Requirements for some roles, especially in healthcare, vary by state. Check your state's rules, and talk to an employment attorney if you're unsure.
Published by Groundwork Business Advisory. Updated October 2026. General information, not legal advice. Pay data: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook, May 2025 wage estimates.