Southern California HVAC Technician

Hassan & Sons Inc • Full-time • Los Angeles, CA, US • 2w ago

Position Summary

Under the direction of the Regional Maintenance Manager, the HVAC Technician will be responsible for performing service calls across all Southern California H&S Energy residential and commercial site locations. The ideal candidate will maintain a clean driving record and demonstrate a strong ability to diagnose, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain HVAC systems, including walk-in coolers and refrigeration units. The HVAC Technician is a reliable professional, urgently responding to on-call service requests with technical proficiency, attention to safety and compliance and in a timely fashion

Responsibilities and Duties:

Perform HVAC diagnostics, repairs, installations, and routine maintenance across multiple commercial and residential sites.
Troubleshoot and repair electrical and refrigeration systems, including control cycles and air conditioning units.
Respond promptly to emergency and after-hours service calls, participating in an on-call rotation as needed.
Operate in varied physical environments such as rooftops, attics, crawl spaces, and other confined areas.
Ensure all HVAC and refrigeration equipment complies with EPA and state regulatory standards.
Accurately document all service calls, maintenance activity, repairs, and installations in company records.
Drive a company-issued vehicle to various store locations throughout Southern California, complying with all traffic laws and safety protocols.
Maintain valid licensing, certifications, and a clean driving record as required by company policy and state regulations.
Provide timely responses to emergency HVAC issues to minimize operational downtime at retail locations.
Maintain accurate logs of all HVAC service activities, including preventive maintenance and emergency repairs.
Fabricate, install, maintain, and repair warm-air heating systems, water heater pumps, ventilation systems, air-conditioning systems, ducts, vents, flues, humidity controls, thermostats, air filters, and solar-assisted HVAC systems.
Clean and inspect equipment components, including:
- Checking and adjusting temperatures
- Monitoring for ice build-up on evaporators
- Inspecting compressor oil levels and leaks
- Assessing suction line insulation and refrigerant levels
- Cleaning drain lines and inspecting fan motors and blades
Practice proactive safety measures to identify and report hazards, supporting a safe, hazard-free work environment.
Use proper lifting techniques and body mechanics to avoid injury and ensure safe handling of tools and equipment.
Perform basic mathematical computations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, ratios, percentages) related to equipment inventory, service tracking, and maintenance tasks.
Follow verbal and written instructions carefully, ensuring thorough follow-through on assignments.
Read and comprehend technical manuals, memos, and safety materials to apply information effectively in daily responsibilities.
Participate in ongoing technical training and continuing education as directed by management.
Consistently demonstrate safe and responsible work practices and immediately report any hazardous or unsafe conditions to the supervisor.

Education and Work Experience

High school diploma or GED equivalent preferred
Minimum of 3 years’ experience Required
EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) Certification Required
Valid California Driver’s License with a clean driving history (2 years) with no moving violations Required

Skill Set

Strong customer-facing skills, professional appearance and demeanor
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English fluently.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Must be costumer service oriented.
Ability to meet or exceed the company’s attendance and punctuality standards.
Ability to understand and follow direction given.
Ability to work with minimal supervision.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Extensive regional travel required, with fluctuating hours with OT (overtime) due to an on-call and scheduled dispatched basis.
While performing the duties of this position, the incumbent is regularly required to talk or hear; read and identify numbers for accurate order filling and receiving material. The employee is regularly required to apply sound reasoning and logic performing daily tasks.
The incumbent frequently is required to use hands, fingers, handle or feel objects, tools and controls.
The incumbent is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. (Control spaces, attics, roofs etc.)
The incumbent may regularly lift and/or move heavy hoses and other equipment regularly (50 LBS).
Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Must be able to safely tolerate heat in the summer and cold in the winter.

Monday - Friday
40 + hours a week
Heavy travel
On Call