Lead HVAC Technician (Certified) in Memphis, Tennessee at Reedy & Company

Title: Certified HVAC Tech
Type: Full Time
Location: Reedy and Company Realtors
Work type: Remote
Pay by: Range, $35.00-$40.00 per hour
Description: Certified HVAC Service Technician

Company Name: Reedy and Company Realtors, LLC
Location: Memphis, TN (and surrounding Mid-South areas)
Employment Type: Full-time, Non-exempt
Compensation: $35.00-$40.00/hour, based on experience
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k, Company paid life/AD&D insurance, and a menu of voluntary supplemental life, disability, and personal care options.

Job Summary
Reedy and Company Realtors LLC is seeking a reliable and experienced Certified HVAC Technician to service our growing customer base across the Memphis metropolitan area. In this role, you will diagnose, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair local heating, cooling, and ventilation systems.

Because this position requires extensive refrigerant handling, an active EPA Section 608 Certification is mandatory. The ideal candidate understands the demands of the intense Memphis summer humidity and winter temperature drops, bringing a strong work ethic, technical accuracy, and superior customer service to every job site.

Core Responsibilities
• System Diagnostics & Repair: Investigate, troubleshoot, and repair mechanical, electrical, and refrigerant circuitry failures on local residential and commercial systems.
• Refrigerant Compliance: Safely recover, charge, and manage refrigerants in strict compliance with EPA Section 608 federal regulations, keeping flawless digital compliance logs.
• Code Adherence: Ensure all service, installations, and component swaps meet the guidelines of the Memphis and Shelby County Mechanical Code.
• Preventive Maintenance: Perform seasonal tune-ups, heat exchanger inspections, coil cleanings, and safety checks to maximize efficiency ahead of extreme Mid-South seasonal weather.
• Customer Relations: Clearly communicate diagnostics, upfront repair options, and pricing to home or business owners politely and professionally.
• Digital Dispatching: Accurately complete digital work orders, parts tracking, and job notes daily using a tablet and “Job Tread” software.
• On-Call Rotation: Participate in a rotating emergency evening and weekend on-call schedule to support our clients during extreme temperature events.

Required Qualifications
• Certification: Active EPA Section 608 Certification (Universal preferred; Type II minimum required).
• Experience: 2-5 years of professional field experience as an HVAC service or maintenance technician.
• Licensing & Background: Valid driver’s license with an insurable, clean driving record to safely operate a company service vehicle across Shelby County. Must pass standard background checks and drug screens.
• Technical Skillset: Strong proficiency reading electrical schematics, utilizing multimeters, and using digital gauges to analyze complex systems.
• Education: High school diploma or GED equivalent; graduation from a regional HVAC trade program (or a completed local apprenticeship) is highly preferred.

Physical Requirements & Work Environment
• Ability to work safely in tight spaces common to regional architecture, including hot attics and tight crawl spaces.
• Comfortable working outdoors in typical Memphis weather conditions (high summer heat index and winter cold).
• Physical capability to lift, push, and carry equipment weighing up to 75 lbs., and climb tall ladders or navigate rooftops safely.