HVAC Technician

HVAC Technician (Maintenance)

DEADLINE: 1/25/2026

COMPANY OVERVIEW:
Proteus is the premier provider of training, education, and community services within the agriculturally rich Central San Joaquin Valley. Since its inception in 1967, Proteus has been in a continuous state of evolution, adding and expanding services as the changing needs of the workforce emerge. Our "Mission" is to provide education, workplace training, job placement, and other support services to farm‑working families and diverse program participants to empower them to achieve self‑sufficiency.

COMPANY BENEFITS:
Proteus, Inc. is proud to offer our eligible employees a comprehensive benefits program, which includes:

• 37.5-hour workweek
• 13 paid holidays
• Self‑care and bereavement leave
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision insurance
• Employer Funded Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)
• Employer‑paid basic life insurance and AD&D coverage
• Voluntary insurance options
• A 403(b) and Roth retirement plan
• Flexible spending account options
• An Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• A generous $1,500 tuition assistance program
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness‑certified employer

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Service Technician, leads and participates in the installation, maintenance, modification, overhaul, service, and repair of HVAC contracts. Serves as general consultant and liaison for the HVAC programs between installers and Energy Supervisor(s). Services to include the delivery and installation for qualified customers.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

• Troubleshoots, repairs, and replaces heating source and water heaters in residential homes. (Dual pack units, wall furnace, direct vent furnace, and FAU.)
• Has the ability to communicate with Tech support and explain problems with a variety of HVAC systems including but not limited to dual packs, split systems, FAU, Ductless Mini Splits, Central Heat Pumps, Heat Pump Water Heaters.
• Operates a variety of equipment such as hand tools and trade specific diagnostic, analyzing, calibrating and commissioning instruments including but not limited to monoxers, duct blasters, multi meters, clamp meters, monometer, anemometers and thermometers.
• Provides a materials list and an accurate estimate in order to complete jobs.
• Prioritizes and manages different tasks to be completed.
• Follows all safety regulations.
• Ensures quality and compliance of all installations and repairs to utility standards and city building codes.
• Follows and implements verbal and written directions.
• Cleaning, adjusting and repairing systems, and performing warranty services.
• Documents and reports work performed to ensure accurate billing.
• Diagnosing electrical and mechanical faults for HVAC systems.
• Ensures client satisfaction by exhibiting consideration, courtesy, professionalism and promptness in carrying out all duties of the program.
• Travels to meetings, trainings, and program update meetings/conferences, as needed.
• Continued education.
• Perform all other related duties as directed by Supervisor.

POSITION

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

High school graduate or equivalent. Minimum 5 years' experience in HVAC such as replacement of water heaters, furnaces, dual packs, split systems and HVAC related appliances or equivalent.

LANGUAGE

SKILLS:

Ability to read, and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedures manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers, employees, or organizations.

MATHEMATICAL

SKILLS:

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, and percentages. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra.

REASONING ABILITY:
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations…