HVAC Service Technician

Residential HVAC Service Technician

Chris Heating & Cooling
DuPage & Kane County, IL
Full-Time | Monday–Friday | Dispatch from Home

Earn What You’re Worth. Build a $100K+ Career.

At Chris Heating & Cooling, we don’t hire average technicians — we develop top performers.

If you’re an experienced HVAC Service Technician who takes pride in diagnosing problems correctly, communicating with confidence, and delivering high-quality repairs, we offer a clear, structured path to earning $100,000+ annually.

We combine strong base pay with performance incentives, profit sharing, and real career advancement — in a company where skilled technicians are respected, supported, and rewarded.

Compensation: Clear Path to $100K+

• $22–$30/hour base based on experience, technical ability, and capability
• Performance-based commissions & spiffs
• Annual profit-sharing bonus
• Projected earnings: $55K–$100K+ annually
• Uncapped earning potential for top performers

This is not a flat-rate grind shop. We reward technical expertise, professionalism, production, and customer trust.

Why Top Technicians Choose Chris Heating & Cooling

• Take-home company vehicle
• Company iPad & fully supported dispatch system
• Dispatch from home — no unnecessary morning office stops
• Monday–Friday schedule
• 401(k) with 3% company match
• 50% employer-paid health insurance
• Dental & vision coverage
• Paid holidays + your birthday off
• Paid time off + sick days
• Referral bonuses
• Structured career development & advancement pathways
• Company events, outings & recognition programs

We invest in our technicians because they are the face of our brand.

The Opportunity

As a Residential HVAC Service Technician, you are more than someone who fixes equipment — you are a skilled problem solver and trusted advisor to homeowners.

You will:

• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair residential heating and cooling systems
• Service furnaces, air conditioners, heat pumps, boilers, and related HVAC equipment
• Perform system inspections and identify the root cause of equipment failures
• Complete repairs accurately, efficiently, and to company standards
• Educate homeowners on system condition, repair needs, efficiency, and available solutions
• Present clear, honest repair and replacement options without high-pressure tactics
• Perform maintenance and safety inspections when needed
• Document diagnoses and completed work with photos, notes, and detailed job reports
• Protect the customer’s home and consistently deliver a five-star experience
• Maintain truck stock, tools, equipment, and job documentation
• Communicate effectively with dispatch, management, and other field team members
• Identify opportunities for indoor air quality, system upgrades, memberships, and long-term solutions
• Track and improve individual performance metrics

Our best service technicians are technically strong, organized, accountable, and take ownership of both their work and their income.

Who Thrives Here

You’ll excel in this role if you:

• Have at least 3–5 years of residential HVAC service experience
• Have strong diagnostic and troubleshooting skills
• Hold a valid EPA Certification
• Have a valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record
• Are comfortable diagnosing and repairing a variety of residential HVAC systems
• Take pride in doing the job correctly the first time
• Communicate clearly and professionally with homeowners
• Enjoy educating customers and providing options — not pressuring them
• Are goal-oriented and motivated by performance-based compensation
• Can work independently while still being a strong team player
• Want coaching, structure, and career growth — not chaos

This is a team environment. We win together.

Physical Requirements

This role requires:

• Working indoors and outdoors in varied weather conditions
• Climbing ladders and working in attics, basements, and crawlspaces
• Frequent standing, kneeling, bending, reaching, and climbing
• Lifting up to 50 lbs., with assistance for heavier items
• Working occasionally at heights of 15+ feet
• Safely handling HVAC tools, equipment, and materials

Career Path

This position is designed for technicians who want to build a long-term career, with opportunities to advance into:

• Senior Service Technician
• Lead Service Technician
• Sales Technician
• Field Supervisor
• Service Manager
• Operations Leadership

Your income and career trajectory are tied directly to your technical development, performance, professionalism, and growth.

The Bottom Line

If you’re an experienced HVAC technician looking for:

• A stable, established company
• A professional work environment
• Strong operational support
• A Monday–Friday schedule
• The ability to dispatch from home
• Performance-based earning potential
• Opportunities to sharpen your technical skills
• And a real path toward earning $100K+

We want to meet you.

Chris Heating & Cooling — Where skilled technicians build serious careers.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.00 - $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person