Residential HVAC Service Technician (The Otter Guys)

Strongpoint Talent • Full-time • Charlottesville, Virginia, United States • $26 - $32 / hour • 2m ago

Headline: Top Pay ($26-$32/hr + Commission) | Work-Life Balance | No Late Nights | Take-Home Truck

Job Title: Residential HVAC Service Technician (Heat Pumps & Gas Furnaces)

Location: Charlottesville, VA
Job Type: Full-time
Compensation: $26.00 - $32.00 per hour base (DOE) + Commission
Total On-Target Earnings: $65,000 - $110,000 per year (Median ~$80k)

Job Description

Why work with us?
Stop working yourself to the bone for average pay. We are a well-established residential service company looking for a skilled HVAC Technician who wants to actually enjoy their weekends. We offer a realistic work pace, strong earning potential through commissions, and a management team that respects your time.

If you are tired of rushed calls and late-night dispatches, this is your opportunity to join a team that prioritizes quality service and work-life balance.

The Role:

This is a fully hands-on, field-based role focused on diagnostics and repair. You will be the face of our company, solving problems for homeowners in the Charlottesville area. We need a technician who can diagnose heat pumps and gas furnaces accurately and communicate solutions clearly to customers.

Manageable Workload: Handle 3–4 service calls per day.
Local Travel: Stay close to home with a tight 1-hour service radius.
The Work: Diagnose and service residential HVAC systems, primarily Heat Pumps and Gas Furnaces.

Why Our Techs Stay (The Schedule & Culture)

We believe in the "80/20 Rule" – 80% productivity, 20% breathing room.

Schedule: Standard hours are 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
On-Call Rotation: Yes, you will have on-call duty 1 week per month.
Respect for Downtime: No dispatches after 8:00 PM. We want you fresh for the next day.
On-Call Pay: $50 show-up fee + Time and a half for any hours worked.

The Pay Package (Realistic Earnings)

We pay a competitive hourly rate PLUS a commission structure that rewards production without penalizing quality.

Base Hourly: $26.00 - $32.00 per hour (Based on experience).
Commission:
4% after exceeding $6,000 in weekly sales.
Tiered up to 8% for high performers ($50k+ weekly sales).
Weekly Pay: Get paid every week, not every two weeks.

Perks & Benefits

Take-Home Truck: Provided for technicians on the rotation (free commute!).
Paid Time Off: 2 weeks PTO to start.
Retirement: 401(k) with company match.
Health: Medical (Company covers 50% of employee cost), Dental, and Life insurance included.

Must-Have Qualifications

Experience: 2–4 years of hands-on HVAC service experience.
Technical Skills: Strong diagnostic skills on Heat Pumps and Gas Furnaces.
Soft Skills: You are friendly, can explain technical issues to a homeowner in plain English, and can work independently.
Location: Willing and able to commute to the Charlottesville area (up to 1 hour).

Ready to join a team that values your skill and your personal time? Apply today!

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