HVAC Start up & Warranty Technician
Strada Services Careers
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Job Description
Job Summary
As the AC Start Up & Warranty Tech, you will be responsible to work with our customers and ensure they are offered all appropriate warranty and product service options. You will also be responsible for the final stage check, corrections, warranty as well as scheduled calls.
Supervisory Responsibilities
None.
Duties/Responsibilities
- Troubleshoot single and Three-phase installations.
- Check heating & cooling equipment is installed correctly and verify cooling and heating operations (pitch on drain lines, coils etc.)
- Diagnose & correct malfunctioning systems and components using test equipment and hand tools to locate the cause of breakdowns for repairs.
- Assess the needs of our customers and offer all appropriate products and services.
- Create and maintain a database of all leads through retail, retail new construction, and product registration.
- Provide constant feedback related to our competition and our current standings in the marketplace.
- Build strong relationships with our vendor partners to ensure we have the most current information available.
- This position will also handle product registration for retail and retail new construction new installations.
Required Skills/Abilities
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Previous "In House Sales "experience.
- Customer Service skills.
- High Quality Organizational skills.
- Ability to work well under pressure and while facing deadlines and other adversities.
- Must be able to Multitask.
- Ability to network and build relationships within our communities.
- Excellent critical thinking and strong problem-solving skills.
Education and Experience
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- One year minimum residential field experience required.
- Two years of experience in start-up, repair, maintenance, and troubleshooting diverse HVAC service issues.
- Experience in retrofit and new construction HVAC installations.
- EPA Certification: Preferred.
- Must have a valid Driver's License and clean motor vehicle record.
- Must be able to Pass drug Screen.
- Must have reliable HVAC tools
Physical Requirements
- Must be able to lift to 30 pounds at times.
- Able to access In and out of attics.
- Working On call schedules and long hours
Benefits
- Competitive Pay Rates, paid EVERY Friday
- Opportunities for Advancement
- Paid Time Off (PTO) – Start accruing on Day 1!
- Comprehensive Benefits Package available 1st of the month after 30 days, including: Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Life Insurance and AD&D
- Company-Paid Basic Life Insurance for ALL Employees
- Educational Assistance
- 401(k) Program
Strada Services is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.
What Most AC & HVAC Job Listings Don't Tell You
General overview for this role type; specifics vary by employer.
HVAC in Texas requires a state license at the company level, and technicians who handle refrigerant need EPA Section 608 certification. Many shops also want NATE certification for higher pay. You can start as an installer helper or entry technician and grow into diagnostics and system design. Pay is often hourly with strong overtime in summer, and service techs frequently earn commission or spiffs on repairs and system sales.
Seasonality drives this trade in Houston. Summer is brutal and busy, with long days, attic heat, and heavy on-call rotations when systems fail. Winter shifts toward heating checks, maintenance plans, and install backlog. New hires underestimate the physical toll of attic and rooftop work in extreme heat. You drive a stocked truck, carry gauges and recovery gear, and stay ready for after-hours emergencies. Steady demand and a shortage of skilled techs keep the field open to anyone who shows up and learns fast.
What to Expect Day-to-Day
General overview for this role type; specifics vary by employer.
A service tech starts with a dispatch list and a truck loaded with common parts. You roll to no-cool calls, check the thermostat, measure refrigerant pressures, test the compressor and capacitor, and inspect the coil and blower. You explain the fault, quote the fix, and get approval before the repair.
Maintenance visits fill much of the shoulder seasons. You clean coils, change filters, flush drain lines, and check amperage so a system does not fail in the next heat wave. Install crews spend the day setting condensers and air handlers, running line sets and ductwork, and brazing connections. Customer trust matters because many repairs are invisible to the homeowner. You document readings, photograph the work, and close the ticket in the field. Expect heat, ladders, tight attics, and a lot of driving between calls, balanced by the satisfaction of restoring cool air on a hundred degree day.
What AC & HVAC Jobs Pay in Houston
Based on Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data for Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX Metro Area (HVAC Mechanics and Installers).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX Metro Area. Median is about $28.34/hr.
Becoming a Licensed HVAC Technician in Texas
HVAC contracting is licensed by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, and the license is held at the company level by a certified technician. Anyone who handles refrigerant needs federal EPA Section 608 certification. Many employers also value NATE certification, which raises pay. You can start as an installer helper with no license, earn your EPA card early, and build toward the ACR technician and then contractor license through documented experience and exams. Summer overtime is common while you climb.
Career Ladder and Pay
- 1 Install Helper / Entry Tech $47,029/yr
Assist installs and maintenance while earning EPA 608 certification.
- 2 Service Technician $58,947/yr
Diagnose and repair systems solo. NATE certification lifts pay.
- 3 Lead Tech / Comfort Advisor $73,902/yr
Handle complex diagnostics, system design, and replacement sales.
- 4 Install Foreman / Estimator $73,902/yr
Run install crews and bid residential and commercial systems.
- 5 HVAC Contractor $83,117/yr
Hold the state license and run your own heating and cooling company.
Licensing paths and timelines are general guidance for this trade in Texas. Confirm current requirements with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation or the relevant state agency.
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