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john in Atlanta, Georgia

18 months ago

Sam in West Palm Beach, Florida said: Why is it so hard to find commercial HVAC techs who want to move up in their career. I have a client who is doing a national search for 20 techs and has had little success. Is everyone afraid to move up?

what do you mean move up? In a hvac program you learn commercial too.

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kelvin muncy in Dayton, Ohio

18 months ago

Sam in West Palm Beach, Florida said: Why is it so hard to find commercial HVAC techs who want to move up in their career. I have a client who is doing a national search for 20 techs and has had little success. Is everyone afraid to move up?

i would like to have an hvac job will get outof school in june 2011. have epa 608 universal and r410a certification. why will companies not hire new guys out of school easily.

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kelvin muncy in Dayton, Ohio

18 months ago

i would like a job in the hvac fiedl. why do employers shy away from college grads. i am graduating in june 2011. i have epa 608 universal and r410a certification. i just want a chance.

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Sam in West Palm Beach, Florida

18 months ago

Kelvin, Sinclair? Wright State? UD? I spent a number of years in Dayton for a local tv station, still miss it somewhat. Check out Alpine Mechanical Services website for some information on what they do and they will be hiring 20 new techs in 2011. they were recently featured in HVACR and will be featured in Energy Today as one of the commercial HVAC companies setting technology trends for the industry. If you are interested in being part of the future of commercial HVAC then would urge you to stay in touch with the company. Best Regards.

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Sam in West Palm Beach, Florida

18 months ago

Also, for John earlier, moving up to a technology leader in the industry versus status quo with current employer was what I meant.

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Michael8521 in Rhinelander, Wisconsin

18 months ago

Why can I not find a single job opening in Oneida, Wisconsin?
I have been searching for a Service Tech. job for the last 6 months.
I have 20 years experience, and not a single company hiring.

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Sam Yates

18 months ago

Please contact Alpine Mechanical Services I know they are hiring commercial techs

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Laurie Petranoff in Itasca, Illinois

18 months ago

Anyone looking for Techs in Illinois? I have quite a few.

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Sam Yates in West Palm Beach, Florida

18 months ago

Laurie, are your commercial techs available to relocate? If so, would love some info.

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Laurie Petranoff in Itasca, Illinois

18 months ago

Some of them are. I work with an HVAC/R School. Some have experience, others do not. Can you please send me any information you have and I can present it to our alumni/students who are looking to relocate? lpetranoff@eticampus.com.

Thanks, Sam!

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Michael8521 in Rhinelander, Wisconsin

18 months ago

Sam Yates said: Please contact Alpine Mechanical Services I know they are hiring commercial techs

Thank you Sam, I will contact them today! great help!

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Cayla in Madison, Ohio

11 months ago

I am a 26yr old woman going to school for electricity/hvac program...very nervous. What are the chances i will find an employeer after i complete program being a female?

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Lee in Panama City, Florida

11 months ago

I don't understand that term "move up" I've been a commercial heavy industrial tech for 30 years It's hard demanding work!I wonder about this "moving up" I guess maybe in pay scale. It's so much easier changing a 2 ton compressor then tearing down a 3400 ton chiller compressor while hearing the whole time how you have to hurry up... It's HOT!!!!!

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CILOJLOW@YAHOO.COM in Miami, Florida

11 months ago

Hi I just moved to Tampa Fl and im looking for work .I have my EPA unisersal certification an NATE . if anyone have informations please email me cilojlow@yahoo.com

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Empire Mech in Hamburg, New York

9 months ago

There is a critical shortage of qualified technicians in the East. I have been is Business for 11 years and was basically force to shut down operations due to commercial non-payment without going legal. Here in Buff, NY Most of the job offers are sketchy at best and offer no real promise. I know the door swings both way's, but SKILLED HVAC tech's. are in short supply.
Keep searching and I'm sure someone will fill your position and as far as moving up? It all depends on pay. I know employers don't want to hear that, but it is what it is. After all is said and done family comes first.... and we all need to be happy and fit in a complex world. I had hired tech's that had trouble finding electrical lo voltage shorts. How could I ask them to diagnose DDC. systems or anything else. Now I'm just ranting.........

Peace
MPT in Buffalo, NY

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Binyam in Takoma Park, Maryland

6 months ago

Hi
I just graduated from hvac school.what may be my chances of landing around a job Maryland.oh actually i am willing to relocate plus nearly two years of experience.Also i took courses in mechanical engineering.Any one who knows where to start in USA.help please.
Thanks

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