HVAC Service Technician

Snipps Heating & Air Conditioning | Montrose, CO | Western Slope Service Area

Snipps Heating & Air Conditioning has been serving the Western Slope since 1996 with honest, reliable HVAC service. Based in Montrose, our NATE-certified technicians serve homes and businesses throughout Montrose, Delta, Ouray, San Miguel, Gunnison, San Juan, Hinsdale, and surrounding counties.

We’re a small, close-knit team, and we’re looking for an experienced HVAC Service Technician who can work independently, diagnose a wide range of residential comfort systems, and deliver quality service from start to finish.

The Role

We’re looking for an experienced HVAC Service Technician to diagnose, repair, and maintain residential heating and cooling systems throughout the Western Slope.

This is a senior, largely independent service role for someone who can manage a full service route, troubleshoot a variety of makes and models, and represent Snipps professionally in a customer’s home.

The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience with boilers and hydronic heating systems, along with furnaces, heat pumps, air conditioners, and ductless mini-splits.

What You’ll Do

• Diagnose and repair: Troubleshoot and repair residential furnaces, heat pumps, air conditioners, and ductless mini-split systems while working efficiently toward a first-time-fix standard.

• Service boilers and hydronic systems: Diagnose and repair gas and hydronic boiler systems, including circulator pumps, zone valves, aquastats, and control wiring.

• Perform maintenance: Complete seasonal tune-ups and routine maintenance visits to identify potential issues before they become breakdowns.

• Work with customers: Explain system issues, repair recommendations, and available options in plain language while representing Snipps professionally in the customer’s home.

• Complete documentation: Maintain accurate work orders, service notes, parts records, and equipment information in the field.

• Follow safety and codes: Follow manufacturer specifications and applicable Colorado safety and building codes on every job.

• Maintain your vehicle: Keep the service vehicle clean, organized, and properly stocked with tools, parts, and equipment.

• Support the team: Cross-cover installs or assist other technicians as needed.

What We’re Looking For

• 5+ years of hands-on HVAC service and repair experience, with residential experience preferred

• Required hands-on experience servicing and repairing boiler and hydronic heating systems

• EPA Section 608 certification required

• NATE certification and/or manufacturer-specific training preferred, but not required

• Working knowledge of gas furnaces, boilers, heat pumps, air conditioners, and ductless mini-splits

• Strong basic electrical troubleshooting skills

• Ability to read wiring diagrams, understand system controls, and troubleshoot independently

• Valid Colorado driver’s license and driving record that meets Snipps’ commercial auto insurance requirements

• Comfortable traveling throughout the Western Slope’s rural service area

• Comfortable with drive time between job sites, higher elevations, and varied mountain weather

• Professional communication skills and the ability to work respectfully in customers’ homes

• Dependable, organized, safety-minded, and able to work independently

Physical Requirements

• Regularly lift and carry up to 50 lbs. of tools, parts, and equipment; occasionally maneuver heavier equipment with a partner.

• Work on ladders and ascend or descend into attics, crawlspaces, and rooftops as needed.

• Work in tight spaces and various positions for extended periods, including standing, kneeling, bending, and reaching.

• Comfortable working outdoors in Colorado’s seasonal heat, cold, and altitude conditions.

• Able to safely perform service work throughout the Western Slope’s varied terrain and elevations.

Compensation & Schedule

$30–$36/hour, depending on experience and certifications.

• Full-time, hourly, non-exempt

• Monday–Friday, standard service hours

• Rotating on-call schedule for after-hours emergency calls

• Company vehicle provided

• Tools and equipment provided

• Steady, year-round residential service work

• Growing service area throughout the Western Slope

• Opportunity to grow with a locally owned company

Why Join Snipps?

Snipps is a small, close-knit HVAC company where experienced technicians have the opportunity to take ownership of their work and make a real impact on the team.

We value honest service, quality workmanship, and treating customers and coworkers with respect. This is a great opportunity for an experienced HVAC service professional who enjoys solving problems, working independently, and taking pride in getting the job done right the first time.

If you’re an experienced HVAC Service Technician with strong boiler and hydronic experience and are looking for a long-term opportunity with a growing Western Slope company, we’d love to hear from you.