Climate Remediation Control Technician (HVAC Installer)

Herc Rentals

📍 La Marque, TX 💰 Salary not listed 🕐 Full Time 📅 Posted July 17, 2026
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Job Description

Job Purpose

As a Portable Climate Solutions Setup Technician you will safely deliver, load, and unload equipment. You will provide professional installation and removal of equipment from customer jobsites (Air Conditioning, Evaporative Cooling, Dehumidification, Heating, Air Purification, Remediation and Ventilation). You will have the opportunity to provide excellent customer service and provide solutions to our customers. A critical part of this role is keeping the equipment clean, organized, and green tagged. This, combined with maintaining high operational standards, reducing risk of damage to the equipment. CRC Driver and Service Technicians champion our core competencies which help to deliver our industry leading services such as providing "White Glove" service to all customers, become product experts, ensuring our equipment is ready to rent and be a champion for our safety culture.

What you will do

  • Planning - Plan your daily delivery and pick-up schedule according to business needs
  • Yard Prep - Making Sure all rental equipment and necessary material is prepared and ready for shipment.
  • Communication - Represent Herc Rentals when communicating with the customers, Sales, and internal resources. Maintain tools and necessary supplies to successfully complete projects.
  • Use technology such as iPad, laptops, smart phones and Interactive Voice Recognition (i.e. Siri or Google Assistant) to document projects from daily notes, labor logs, progress reports, change orders, and all other necessary documentation for each project
  • Strong ability to problem solve and think outside the box independently
  • Safely drive, load and unload box trucks and vans
  • Ability to work overtime and be on call
  • Perform other duties as assigned by the manager.
  • Attend all Herc and manufacturer led training as directed

Requirements

  • Highschool diploma or equivalent
  • 1 year of work experience using mechanical/technical skills
  • Basic Equipment knowledge and troubleshooting -HVAC, Evaporative Cooling, Dehumidification, Heating, Air Purification, Remediation and Ventilation
  • Ability to lift to 40 pounds and continuously carry 5 pounds
  • Valid driver's license and ability to operate company vehicles, CDL is a plus
  • Must be at least 21 years old

Skills

  • Skilled in the safe loading, unloading, installation, and removal of climate control equipment at customer sites.
  • Ability to maintain equipment cleanliness, organization, and readiness (green-tagged) to ensure high operational standards.
  • Strong interpersonal skills with a focus on delivering "White Glove" service and providing effective solutions to customer needs.
  • Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues independently with minimal supervision.
  • Proficient in using iPads, smartphones, laptops, and voice recognition tools for documentation and communication.
  • Clear and professional communication with customers, sales teams, and internal staff.
  • Capable of planning daily schedules, managing multiple tasks, and adapting to changing priorities.
  • Willingness to work overtime, be on call, and perform additional duties as assigned.

Pay Range: $25 - $29 per hour

Please be advised that the actual salary offered for any position is subject to the company's sole discretion and may be influenced by various factors, including but not limited to the candidate's qualifications, experience, location, and overall fit for the role.

Benefits

Keeping you healthy

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
  • Life and disability insurance
  • Flex spending and health savings accounts
  • Virtual Health Visits
  • 24 Hour Nurse Line
  • Healthy Pregnancy Program
  • Tobacco Cessation Program
  • Weight Loss Program

Building Your Financial Future

  • 401(k) plan with company match
  • Employee Stock Purchase Program

Life & Work Harmony

  • Paid Time Off (Holidays, Vacations, Sick Days)
  • Paid parental leave.
  • Military leave & support for those in the National Guard and Reserves
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Adoption Assistance Reimbursement Program
  • Tuition Reimbursement Program
  • Auto & Home Insurance Discounts

Protecting You & Your Family

  • Company Paid Life Insurance
  • Supplemental Life Insurance
  • Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
  • Company Paid Disability Insurance
  • Supplemental Disability Insurance
  • Group Legal Plan
  • Critical Illness Insurance
  • Accident Insurance

Herc does not discriminate in employment based on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, sex, age, disability, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, political affiliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factors.

What Most AC & HVAC Job Listings Don't Tell You

General overview for this role type; specifics vary by employer.

HVAC in Texas requires a state license at the company level, and technicians who handle refrigerant need EPA Section 608 certification. Many shops also want NATE certification for higher pay. You can start as an installer helper or entry technician and grow into diagnostics and system design. Pay is often hourly with strong overtime in summer, and service techs frequently earn commission or spiffs on repairs and system sales.

Seasonality drives this trade in Houston. Summer is brutal and busy, with long days, attic heat, and heavy on-call rotations when systems fail. Winter shifts toward heating checks, maintenance plans, and install backlog. New hires underestimate the physical toll of attic and rooftop work in extreme heat. You drive a stocked truck, carry gauges and recovery gear, and stay ready for after-hours emergencies. Steady demand and a shortage of skilled techs keep the field open to anyone who shows up and learns fast.

What to Expect Day-to-Day

General overview for this role type; specifics vary by employer.

A service tech starts with a dispatch list and a truck loaded with common parts. You roll to no-cool calls, check the thermostat, measure refrigerant pressures, test the compressor and capacitor, and inspect the coil and blower. You explain the fault, quote the fix, and get approval before the repair.

Maintenance visits fill much of the shoulder seasons. You clean coils, change filters, flush drain lines, and check amperage so a system does not fail in the next heat wave. Install crews spend the day setting condensers and air handlers, running line sets and ductwork, and brazing connections. Customer trust matters because many repairs are invisible to the homeowner. You document readings, photograph the work, and close the ticket in the field. Expect heat, ladders, tight attics, and a lot of driving between calls, balanced by the satisfaction of restoring cool air on a hundred degree day.

What AC & HVAC Jobs Pay in Houston

Based on Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data for Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX Metro Area (HVAC Mechanics and Installers).

This listing does not state a wage. Here is the typical range for ac & hvac roles in Houston so you know what to expect.
$38,792 Median $58,947 $83,117
Entry (10th)
$38,792
25th
$47,029
Median
$58,947
Experienced (90th)
$83,117

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX Metro Area. Median is about $28.34/hr.

Becoming a Licensed HVAC Technician in Texas

HVAC contracting is licensed by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, and the license is held at the company level by a certified technician. Anyone who handles refrigerant needs federal EPA Section 608 certification. Many employers also value NATE certification, which raises pay. You can start as an installer helper with no license, earn your EPA card early, and build toward the ACR technician and then contractor license through documented experience and exams. Summer overtime is common while you climb.

Career Ladder and Pay

  1. 1
    Install Helper / Entry Tech $47,029/yr

    Assist installs and maintenance while earning EPA 608 certification.

  2. 2
    Service Technician $58,947/yr

    Diagnose and repair systems solo. NATE certification lifts pay.

  3. 3
    Lead Tech / Comfort Advisor $73,902/yr

    Handle complex diagnostics, system design, and replacement sales.

  4. 4
    Install Foreman / Estimator $73,902/yr

    Run install crews and bid residential and commercial systems.

  5. 5
    HVAC Contractor $83,117/yr

    Hold the state license and run your own heating and cooling company.

Licensing paths and timelines are general guidance for this trade in Texas. Confirm current requirements with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation or the relevant state agency.

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