Experienced HVAC Technician

Job Overview: Ignite Heating, Cooling, and Refrigeration is hiring an Experienced HVAC Technician to join our Mankato field team. We service residential homes and light commercial accounts across south-central Minnesota and are looking for a seasoned technician who can diagnose, repair, and keep systems running without supervision. If you're a self-directed technician with real HVAC field experience who takes ownership of every call from diagnosis through customer follow-up, we want to hear from you.

What You'll Do:

Independently diagnose, repair, and maintain residential and light commercial heating, cooling, and refrigeration systems, including furnaces, air conditioners, heat pumps, ductless mini-splits, packaged units, and refrigeration equipment.

Perform accurate, thorough troubleshooting using handheld diagnostic tools, manometers, leak detectors, and electrical test equipment. Execute repairs and component replacements (compressors, motors, controls, valves, contactors, capacitors) and pull, replace, or recover refrigerant per EPA Section 608 rules.

Service and start-up seasonal calls, complete preventative maintenance agreements, and respond to emergency repairs. Maintain accurate service documentation in our dispatch system, complete parts and job paperwork, and communicate timelines and findings to customers and dispatch.

Follow safe work practices, company policies, and all applicable OSHA and MN labor rules.

We're Looking For:

• Prior hands-on HVAC field experience is required — we expect you to already know the trade and hit the ground running on day one.
• EPA Universal or Type II and Type III certification
• Strong ability to diagnose mechanical, electrical, and refrigerant-side problems without supervision.
• Experience with residential and light commercial HVAC/R
• Solid understanding of refrigerant handling, airflow/psychrometrics, combustion, safety testing, and basic controls.
• A valid Minnesota driver's license, reliable vehicle and clean driving record.
• Physical ability to climb ladders, lift up to 50 lbs, and work in attics, crawl spaces, and equipment rooms.
• Dependable, professional, and able to work directly with homeowners and light-commercial customers in their spaces.

Preferred but not required:

• NATE or similar credentials,
• R-410A / R-32 experience
• Familiarity with service management platforms.
• EPA 608 Type III or an ability to obtain one within 90 days

What We Offer:

• Competitive pay of $30 to $40 per hour based on experience and credentials.
• Service-technician incentive bonuses
• Paid training, onboarding, and continued mentorship from our senior technicians.
• Company-provided tools, diagnostic equipment, and vehicle for field work.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance plus a 401(k) with company match.
• Paid time off, paid holidays, and seasonal overtime opportunities.
• A respectful, family-owned shop culture with a clear path to grow into a service manager role

How to Apply:

Apply through Indeed with your resume, or call Ignite Heating, Cooling, and Refrigeration at (507) 740-1579.

We review applications on a rolling basis and are actively scheduling interviews — apply today.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $35.00 - $45.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) 3% Match
• Company truck
• Employee discount
• Fuel card
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tools provided

Application Question(s):

• Do you have an EPA 608 certification

Language:

• English (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Mankato, MN 56001 (Required)

Work Location: In person