HVAC Service Tech Level I:

Performs maintenance and service repairs on heating, ventilating, and air conditioning systems.  Installs new units or replacement parts for existing units according to specifications and established safety guidelines.  Requires a high school diploma or its equivalent.  May be required to complete an apprenticeship and/or formal training in area of specialty.  Requires 0-3 years of experience in the field or in a related area.  Has knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, tools, instruments, and procedures within a particular field.  Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job.  Must complete legible paperwork and submit in a timely manner.  Must be able to wire low voltage and high voltage circuits on new installations.  Requires own hand tools, gauges, and meters.  Works under immediate supervision.  Primary job functions do not typically require exercising independent judgment.  Typically reports to a supervisor or manager.

Pay range between $8.00 and $12.00 per hour
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HVAC Service Tech Level II:

Performs all the duties of a Service Tech Level I in addition to the following duties.  Must be NATE certified in at least one discipline and must obtain Journeyman’s Card within 12 months.  Requires 4+ years of experience in the field or in a related area.  Relies on limited experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.  Must be able to solder and braze refrigerant systems, evacuate systems by procedure, and charge R-22 and R-410a systems by both super heat and sub cooling.  Must be able to wire in zone control systems.  Must be able to troubleshoot and repair low voltage and high voltage circuits and gas furnaces.  Must possess a general knowledge of oil furnaces and able to clean and service boilers.  Must understand and be able to troubleshoot and repair defrost cycle problems and refrigerant cycle problems.  Must be able to configure variable speed systems for dehumidification and heat staging.  Works under general supervision; typically reports to a supervisor or manager.  A certain degree of creativity and latitude is required.

Pay range between $13.00 and $18.00 per hour.
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HVAC Service Tech Level III:

Performs all the duties of a Service Tech Level II in addition to the following duties.  Must be NATE certified in at least Heat Pumps and Gas furnace disciplines and must obtain Masters Card.  Requires a minimum of 8 years of experience in the field.  Must be proficient in troubleshooting electronic zone control systems, two speed systems, variable speed systems, gas furnaces, oil furnaces, hydronic heating, and light commercial systems up to 20-tons.  Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.  Performs a variety of complicated tasks.  May lead and direct the work of others.  Typically reports to a supervisor or manager.  A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected.