Field HVAC Technician

Axis Portable Air is the industry’s most disruptive and fastest-growing equipment rental company. We deliver and install portable HVAC equipment across the nation, powered by our rapidly growing network of over 45 offices.

Our secret? A people-first culture that rewards teamwork, work-ethic, and taking ownership—literally. With our Team Ownership Program, every employee receives $10,000 in annual company profit units each year making them an owner of the business. When the company wins, you win too.

**Axis Portable Air** is the industry’s most disruptive and fastest-growing equipment rental company. We deliver and install portable HVAC equipment across the nation, powered by our rapidly growing network of over 30 offices—and we’re just getting started.

**Our secret?** A people-first culture that rewards teamwork, work-ethic, and taking ownership—literally. With our Team Ownership Program, every employee receives $10,000 in annual company profit units each year making them an owner of the business. When the company wins, you win too.

**Job Type:** Full-Time, Hourly, Overtime Opportunities

**Pay Range:** $28.00 - $40.00 per hour based upon experience

**What You’ll Do:**

• **Install, Service & Repair Equipment:** Lead the setup, maintenance, and repair of portable HVAC equipment at customer sites for emergency or scheduled events, ensuring optimal performance.

• **Diagnose, Repair & Maintain:** Conduct maintenance tasks, from preventative measures to annual inspections, while also troubleshooting and repairing damaged equipment to ensure it is rent-ready.

• **Manage Warehouse Operations:** Receive equipment at the company warehouse, operate a forklift to handle materials, and maintain accurate inventory to ensure seamless operations.

• **Mentor & Lead: **Guide junior technicians, sharing your expertise to help the team grow and succeed, while taking on more complex projects that require advanced HVAC knowledge.

• **Work With Your Team:** Track activity and progress by communicating detailed job notes and updates with your team, keeping everything organized using company-provided technology.

• **Uphold Our Standard:** Keep equipment clean, vehicles organized and adhere to our professional uniform standards while delivering industry-leading customer service.

**What It Takes:**

• **Experience:** 3+ years in HVAC installation, maintenance, or repair, ideally with portable or commercial systems (1+ years as a Delivery & Install Technician or similar role preferred).

• **Technical Experience:** Proficient with electrical meters, vacuum pumps, refrigerant retrieval equipment, combustion analyzers, and oxygen acetylene torches.

• **Certification:** Must be EPA certified (Type 2 or Universal) to handle refrigerants.

• **Electrical Diagnostics:** Able to diagnose low-voltage and high-voltage electrical circuits.

• **Wiring Expertise:** Understand, interpret, and diagnose line and low voltage wiring schematics accurately.

• **Fuel System Skills (Preferred):** Experienced in diagnosing and adjusting natural gas, LP gas, and fuel oil-fired equipment.

• **A Desire to Grow:** Strong desire to deepen your expertise in HVAC diagnostics, service, and responsibilities, taking on more complex challenges with each year of employment.

• **Driving Experience:** 2 + years of commercial driving experience preferred; experience in box-trucks, sprinter vans and experience pulling a trailer is preferred. A 5-year clean driving record is required.

• **DOT Medical Card:** The ability to obtain and maintain a DOT medical card.

• **Physical Demands:** You’ll work indoors and outdoors, often in extreme heat or cold, handling physical tasks such as lifting, pushing, or pulling 40+ lbs. and must be comfortable working on ladders.

• **Communication Skills:** Be an effective communicator with strong problem-solving abilities and a professional demeanor, capable of mentoring others and interacting with clients.

• **Technology Skills:** Comfortable with mobile devices, tablets, and laptops; able to navigate apps, complete digital records, and communicate with customers and team members.

**When & Where You’ll Work **

• **Weekly Schedule & On-Call Requirements **– You’ll have a regular schedule and be required to have availability for rotating on-call shifts — including emergency client requests on nights, weekends, and holidays.

• **Seasonal Demand:** Expect more overtime opportunities during peak summer/winter seasons, and be ready for emergencies like wildfires, hurricanes, heat waves, and winter storms. This is when customers need us most, and the whole team jumps in to help.

• **On the Road** : You’ll transport equipment to customer sites—whether it’s a quick local drop-off or a multi-hour trip—either solo or with a teammate.

• **Varied Work Environments** : You’ll work in places such as retail stores to more challenging environments like construction projects and manufacturing plants. Time installing, servicing, or repairing equipment can take anywhere from a few minutes to a full day.

• **Warehouse:** When not on the road, you’ll be at the branch, testing, repairing, and prepping equipment, ensuring it’s ready for the next job.