HVAC Service Technician - Princeton Air

Location: Princeton Junction, NJ | Full-Time

Tired of running service calls where you’re rushed, unsupported, or set up to fail?

Frustrated with companies that expect results—but don’t give you the tools or backing?

Ready to be the technician customers trust—and request by name?

The Role (Your Day-to-Day)

This is a service-focused role where your ability to diagnose, communicate, and solve problems sets you apart.

You arrive on-site, system down, customer counting on you.

You:

• Diagnose the issue using proper tools and testing equipment
• Identify the root cause—not just the symptom
• Repair or replace components correctly and efficiently

But what makes this role different?

You don’t just fix systems—you guide decisions.

You explain the issue clearly, walk the customer through their options, and help them move forward with confidence. You price the job using our flat-rate system and complete the service professionally.

Throughout the day, you’ll:

• Run service calls and maintenance visits
• Troubleshoot complex system issues
• Document work, parts, and findings accurately
• Stay connected with dispatch and your team

Bottom line: You own the call—from diagnosis to solution to customer experience.

What You’ll Be Responsible For

• Diagnose, repair, and service HVAC systems in residential settings
• Use tools and testing equipment to troubleshoot system failures
• Identify root causes and implement lasting solutions
• Perform preventative maintenance and system checks
• Communicate clearly with customers to explain issues and solutions
• Calculate pricing using flat-rate system and collect payment
• Maintain accurate documentation of work, materials, and findings
• Read blueprints and understand system design when needed
• Collaborate with dispatch, supervisors, and team members
• Follow all safety protocols, codes, and company standards

What Makes You a Fit

• EPA Certification (required)
• Valid driver’s license
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Trade school (completed or in progress per state requirements)
• 2–3 years of HVAC service experience (strongly preferred)
• Strong diagnostic and troubleshooting skills
• Ability to communicate clearly with customers
• Familiar with HVAC codes and regulations
• Comfortable using tools, testing equipment, and mobile systems
• Physically able to lift up to 75 lbs and work in all conditions
• Authorized to work in the U.S.

Compensation Perks

• $26 - $36 per hour (based on experience — no guesswork)
• Overtime opportunities
• Year-round, steady work
• Ongoing training and skill development
• Backed by 50 years of trusted service in New Jersey
• Strong dispatch support and consistent call flow

Working Conditions

• Indoor and outdoor work in all weather conditions
• Moderate to loud environments
• May include early mornings, evenings, weekends
• Physical work: climbing, kneeling, lifting, bending (up to 75 lbs)

Our Hiring Process

We move fast and keep it simple:

• Click apply and answer a few Who, What, When questions. (5 min)
• You'll get a text for a quick skill test. (5-8 min)
• We'll send you a link to get scheduled for a phone interview.
• You'll be texted a link for a ~15min questionnaire that will help match you to the job.
• We'll send you a link to get scheduled for an in-person interview.
• You can easily be in for an interview within a couple days from right now.

We respond to 100% of candidates who complete the process.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

For over 50 years, we’ve built our reputation on doing things right.

At Princeton Air:

• We don’t cut corners
• We invest in training and development
• We support our technicians in the field
• We expect professionalism—and reward it

This is a place where:

• Your diagnostic skill is respected
• Your communication matters
• Your work directly impacts the customer experience

If you want to be average, this isn’t the place.

If you want to be known as one of the best—you’ll fit right in.

If you’re ready to take ownership of your work and deliver real results—

Apply now. Let’s get you on the truck.

Requirements

• Employment Type: Full-time
• Work Hours: 40 to 50 hours work
• Required Education: High school or equivalent
• Required Experience: Experienced(3) years