HVAC-specific AI screening · Built for mechanical contractors, residential service, and commercial retrofit

Hire certified HVAC technicians.
Placed in days, not months.

HireForge screens every HVAC applicant against EPA 608 (Type I/II/III/Universal), NATE certification, R-410A→R-454B retrofit awareness, residential vs commercial experience, and shift availability — then delivers a ranked shortlist you can interview within 48 hours.

HVAC-specific results · 2026 cohort
280+
Open HVAC roles
actively hiring now
17
Markets
TX, FL, AZ, NV, NC, more
3.8 days
Time-to-shortlist
median for HVAC roles
84%
Cert match
EPA 608 matched first round
68%
Fill rate on HVAC roles
9.4k
HVAC candidates in pipeline
EPA 608 · NATE · R-410A · R-454B · OSHA 10/30 · HVAC Excellence
Certifications screened every applicant

HVAC technicians we place

Every HVAC subtype — HireForge screens for the right combination of certification class, refrigerant experience, and environment for each role.

EPA 608 Universal

Residential Service Tech

Residential HVAC service techs for replacement, repair, and maintenance calls. We verify EPA 608 Universal, residential split-system and heat pump experience, customer-facing diagnostic comfort, and on-call availability.

NATE · Commercial

Commercial HVAC Tech

Rooftop unit, chiller, and large-tonnage commercial HVAC techs. We verify NATE (core + specialty), commercial refrigeration experience, building automation / controls literacy, and the diagnostic depth required for office, retail, and healthcare facilities.

Construction · Retrofit

HVAC Installer

New-construction and retrofit HVAC installers for residential and light-commercial projects. We screen for ductwork layout, line-set brazing, startup commissioning, and code-compliant install experience across split, package, and mini-split systems.

R-410A → R-454B

Refrigeration Tech

Commercial refrigeration techs covering walk-ins, reach-ins, ice machines, and refrigerant transition work. We verify R-410A phaseout familiarity, R-454B A2L upskilling, EPA 608, and leak-rate repair history on commercial food-service systems.

NATE · Supervisor

HVAC Service Manager

Senior HVAC techs who run a service truck, supervise a small crew, and quote jobs to customers. NATE + supervisory experience, controls literacy, EPA 608, and the customer-communication skills that distinguish the $35–$50/hr lane.

SMACNA · Duct

Sheet Metal / Ductwork

Sheet metal fabricators and ductwork installers for HVAC systems. SMACNA standards, duct fabrication, layout-to-install handoff, and the structural knowledge that controls airflow, static pressure, and system efficiency at commissioning.

What HireForge screens HVAC technicians on

Our screening profile asks the right questions for HVAC roles so you only ever interview candidates who are technically and logistically a fit.

14-day free trial · No credit card risk

Pick a plan, post your HVAC role, see a shortlist in days.

Every plan includes the certification-aware screening above — EPA 608, NATE, and R-410A retrofit awareness. Start free, scale only when you fill.

Starter
$99 /mo
✓ 14 days free, then $99/mo
1 active role · 50 candidates / month
  • HVAC-aware AI screening (EPA 608 + refrigerant record)
  • 3 SMS outreach templates
  • Certification matching
  • Candidate sourcing portal
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Growth
$199 /mo
✓ 14 days free, then $199/mo
5 roles · 200 candidates · priority AI ranking
  • HVAC-aware AI screening (EPA 608, NATE, R-410A retrofit awareness)
  • All SMS outreach templates
  • Priority AI ranking across your HVAC technician pipeline
  • Multi-site role scheduling
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Professional
$299 /mo
✓ 14 days free, then $299/mo
Unlimited roles · Unlimited candidates · compliance
  • HVAC-aware AI screening with refrigerant-handling compliance checks
  • All SMS templates + bulk outreach campaigns
  • Priority support for high-volume HVAC hiring
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Frequently asked questions

How fast can HireForge fill an HVAC technician role?
Most employers see an EPA 608-credentialed shortlist within 48 hours of posting the role. Median time-to-shortlist across our HVAC-role placements is 3.8 days, and the average fill is ~14 days from posting to signed offer — meaningfully faster than generic boards or staffing agencies, where service-tech roles routinely stay open 60–90 days in peak cooling and heating seasons.
How does HireForge handle EPA 608 verification across candidate applications?
Every HVAC applicant is asked to declare their EPA 608 Section 608 certification type — Type I (small appliances), Type II (high-pressure refrigerants), Type III (low-pressure refrigerants), or Universal (all three) — at screening. Responses are cross-checked against the role's required certification class, and candidates without the required level are filtered before they reach your shortlist. We also capture refrigerant transition experience (R-410A phaseout work, R-454B A2L upskilling) so that commercial retrofit or new-install roles get candidates who've handled the actual refrigerant your systems use.
Can HireForge screen for the R-410A → R-454B (A2L) low-GWP refrigerant transition?
Yes. Candidates are asked directly about hands-on experience with R-410A phaseout / retrofit projects, training on A2L mildly-flammable refrigerants (R-454B, R-32), and manufacturer-specific service protocols for equipment transitions. That's the highest-priority screening differentiator for HVAC-tech hiring in 2026 — most candidates have R-410A history but lack documented R-454B exposure, so we surface that gap before you interview.
Can we run HVAC hiring across multiple service areas or locations?
Yes. The Growth plan covers 5 active roles and the Professional plan covers unlimited roles, so multi-market operators (mechanical contractors running several service trucks across metros, residential service franchises, commercial refrigeration providers with multi-site service contracts, multi-trade shops handling HVAC + plumbing + electrical together) can run HVAC hiring across as many locations and specialty subtypes as needed without artificial caps.