HVAC Maintenance Technician
Pipedreams
San Luis Obispo, CA, USA
Posted on Feb 25, 2026
As an HVAC Maintenance Technician, you’ll play a key role in our team’s success by troubleshooting and resolving heating and cooling issues, explaining the installation process to customers, and coordinating with teammates to get the job done safely and exceptionally. In this role, you’ll perform HVAC maintenance and repairs while recommending multiple service options to customers to ensure we meet their needs and preferences. You’ll work cross functionally with coordinators to provide exceptional customer service and help streamline company operations by providing detailed recording keeping for future service projects. Finally, you’ll have the chance to grow your career and skill set through best in class training and opportunities with our parent company, PipeDreams.
- Department
- HVAC
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Location
- Wighton's Plumbing, Heating & Air - San Luis Obispo, CA
- Workplace type
- Onsite
- Compensation
- $60,000 - $100,000 / year
About Wighton's Plumbing, Heating & Air
Wighton’s Plumbing, Heating, and Cooling is the leading provider of residential & commercial plumbing, heating, & AC systems in the Central Coast. As the longest running HVAC business in SLO County, our team is proud to celebrate 68 years of reliably caring for our customers, co-workers, and community. We’re also proud to build a workplace that promotes the personal and professional development of our employees.
At Wighton’s, we deliver “Comfort you can trust”. We focus on the happiness and satisfaction of our customers by empowering our team with the best training, safety, and technology available.
Wighton’s Awards & Recognition
Wighton’s Awards & Recognition
- 500+ Google reviews at 4.8 stars!
- Named “Best of HomeAdvisor”
- HomeAdvisor “Elite Service Provider”
- Nextdoor “Neighborhood Favorite”
- Rated A+ by Better Business Bureau
- Accurately diagnose issues and clearly explain the installation process to customers, providing multiple offering and pricing options based on their needs and preferences
- Perform maintenance and repairs while delivering the highest standards of craftsmanship and cleanliness
- Through our best-in-class training, learn to take on more advanced projects
- Provide detailed record keeping and reporting for the benefit of customers and company operations
- Uphold the highest standards of safety for yourself, your teammates, and your customers
Requirements
- 2+ years experience performing HVAC maintenance (residential and/or commercial)
- Valid EPA 608 Certification
- Working knowledge of HVAC systems, including furnances, AC units, heat pumps, and air handlers
- Ability to perform preventative maitnenance, inspections and basic repairs
- Familiary with local codes, safety standards, and manufacturer guidelines
- Strong troubleshooting skills and attention to detail
- Ability to lift 50 lbs, work on ladders, and in confined spaces
Benefits
- $60K-$100K (hourly, plus commissions)
- Stock options
- Health, Dental, Vision Insurance
- Paid holidays, sick days and vacation
- 401K
- Company provided vehicle, tools, and gas card
- Limitless opportunities for your career growth: we encourage you to rise through the ranks anywhere in our large portfolio of businesses
We are an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants equally without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.
Our Hiring Process
Stage 1:
Applied
Stage 2:
Review
Stage 3:
Chat with a PipeDreams Recruiter
Stage 4:
Interview with Hiring Manager and Team
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