Skilled Trades · Detroit, MI

HVAC Technician jobs in Detroit, MI

HVAC technicians install, service, and repair heating, cooling, and ventilation systems, diagnosing refrigeration and electrical faults in homes and commercial buildings.

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$18–$42/hr
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$56k
Median, full-time
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HVAC Operations Engineer - 1ST SHIFT

Dynamics ATS · Taylor, MI · Full-time

HVAC Operations Engineer JOB-10047250 Anticipated Start Date August 24, 2026 Location Taylor, TX Type of Employment Contract to Hire Job Summary We are seeking HVAC Operations Engineer to join our team. The Facilities Op…

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Refrigeration Technician

MalaceHR · Detroit, MI

MalaceHR is seeking a skilled Commercial Refrigeration Technician to support service and maintenance of light commercial refrigeration equipment across retail environments. This role focuses on troubleshooting, repair, i…

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HVAC Operations Technician - NIGHT SHIFT

Dynamics ATS · Taylor, MI · Full-time

HVAC Operations Technician JOB-10047252 Anticipated Start Date August 24, 2026 Location Taylor, TX Type of Employment Contract to Hire Job Summary We are seeking HVAC Operations Technician to join our team. This role mai…

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Carrier HVAC Rentals Technician III

Carrier World · Detroit, MI
$24 - $48 per hour

starts now-with a $3,000 sign-on bonus in your pocket within 30 days! About this Role We're hiring an experienced Rental HVAC Service Technician to be a core part of our field service team. In this dynamic role, you'll i…

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Commercial HVAC/R Service Technician

RSC Mechanical · Detroit, MI · Full-time

RSC Mechanical is looking to expand our team and is seeking HVAC/ R Service Technicians. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing company that invests in its technicians and offers long-term career stability. W…

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Certified HVAC Technician

LR Management · Detroit, MI

Join the fastest growing property management company in Michigan as a Certified HVAC Technician! The successful candidate will be an organized, multi-tasking team player, with strong people skills and a positive attitude…

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$62.4k - $104k

Job Title: HVAC Controls Technician Job Description The HVAC Controls Technician installs, programs, and services building automation and control systems for commercial, industrial, hospital, and data center facilities.…

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HVAC Controls Sales Engineer

Gpac · Detroit, MI · Full-time

Immediate need for HVAC Controls Sales Engineer - What you will be doing as an HVAC Sales Engineer: HVAC sales engineers promote and sell heating, ventilation, and air conditioning equipment (HVAC) of industrial size to…

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What hvac technicians earn in Detroit

Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives

ExperienceHourlyAnnual, full-time
Apprentice $18–$23 $37k–$48k
Journeyman $22–$31 $46k–$65k
Master / Lead $30–$42 $63k–$88k

Adjusted for the Detroit market from national ranges.

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What employers ask for

The skills these listings keep naming

EPA 608 certificationRefrigeration cycle diagnosisElectrical troubleshootingBrazing and pipe workHeat pumps and mini-splitsDuctwork and airflowManifold gauges and metersCustomer communication
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Interview questions worth rehearsing

With the thing the interviewer is actually listening for

A system is running but not cooling. Walk me through your diagnosis.

Show the sequence: filters and airflow first, then charge, superheat and subcooling, and electrical components. Ruling out the simple causes first signals experience.

What EPA 608 certification level do you hold?

State it directly, ideally Universal. If you also hold NATE or manufacturer certifications, this is the moment to list them.

How do you handle refrigerant recovery and the newer A2L refrigerants?

Describe proper recovery procedure and any experience with R-454B or R-32 handling requirements. Awareness of the refrigerant transition reads well.

Tell me about a callback you got. What went wrong and what did you change?

Own it briefly, explain the missed cause, and describe the habit you added, like verifying charge by measurement instead of rule of thumb.

What is your experience with heat pumps and mini-split systems?

Be specific about brands installed and serviced, inverter board diagnostics, and cold-climate installs. Demand for this experience keeps rising.

How do you talk a homeowner through a repair-versus-replace decision?

Explain giving honest numbers on age, refrigerant type, and efficiency, then letting the customer choose. Trust drives maintenance-agreement sales.

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Resume tips that move the needle

For hvac technicians specifically — generic advice costs you here

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Put your EPA 608 certification level in the first line; Universal is the strongest signal.

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Add NATE, OSHA 10, and manufacturer certifications such as Carrier, Trane, or Mitsubishi.

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Split residential and commercial experience, and name equipment: RTUs, heat pumps, mini-splits, furnaces.

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Quantify service work with calls per day, first-visit fix rate, or maintenance agreements sold.

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Mention experience with the A2L refrigerant transition (R-454B, R-32) to show you are current.

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List diagnostic tools you own, from digital manifolds to combustion analyzers.

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Where this role goes

Typical progression

01 HVAC Apprentice
02 HVAC Technician
03 Senior or Lead Technician
04 Service Manager or Contractor
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