Posted August 20, 2026
Lead HVAC Service Tech with High Autonomy & Earning Potential
Quark LLC
Missoula, MT, US
Full Time
30USD - 40USD per hour
Job Description
Job Description
Full-Time | High-Autonomy, Performance-Based Role
This is a high-autonomy role for someone who takes ownership, communicates consistently, and wants to earn based on performance—not just hours.
You will work closely with a centralized support team (dispatch, office, and leadership) while operating as the primary field technician in your market.What You’ll Do
What This Role Is Not
$30–$40/hr + performance-based commissions (top techs $90k–$130k+)
Requirements
Workload is performance-driven: 40 hours is not guaranteed during ramp-up period.
Job SummaryWe’re hiring a high-level HVAC technician to run service, estimates, and light installs in the Missoula area with strong support from our central team.This is a high-autonomy role for someone who takes ownership, communicates consistently, and wants to earn based on performance—not just hours.
You will work closely with a centralized support team (dispatch, office, and leadership) while operating as the primary field technician in your market.What You’ll Do
- Diagnose and repair residential and light commercial HVAC systems
- Perform routine maintenance and service calls with professionalism and efficiency
- Generate accurate estimates for repairs and system replacements
- Present options to customers and close appropriate work in the field
- Identify and develop light commercial service and maintenance opportunities
- Assist with and lead residential system installations as needed
- Maintain accurate job notes, estimates, and communication in company systems
- Communicate regularly with dispatch and leadership
- Represent the company professionally with customers and in the community
This is a role for a technician who:
- Is self-motivated and accountable
- Can manage their time and workload independently
- Is comfortable working in a lean, growth-stage environment
- Understands that communication and follow-through are critical
- Wants to be part of building and growing a market
- Not a passive, clock-in/clock-out position
- Not a fully staffed branch with on-site office support
- Not a role where tasks or follow-up will be managed for you
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Base Pay: $30–$40/hour (based on experience and capability)
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Commission Opportunities:
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- Service ticket commission
- IAQ and accessory sales incentives
- System sales commission
- Service ticket commission
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On-Call Compensation: Additional pay for on-call rotation
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Company Vehicle Provided
- Paid training and advancement opportunities
- Health, PTO, and retirement benefits available
- Base hourly (paid for hours worked)
- Commission on all production
- On-call stipend
- 5+ years HVAC service experience (residential required, commercial preferred)
- Strong diagnostic and troubleshooting skills
- Experience with system replacement estimating and/or sales
- Ability to work independently and manage a daily schedule
- Strong communication and customer service skills
- Valid driver’s license and clean driving record
- Experience in both service and installation
- Experience with light commercial systems and maintenance agreements
- Familiarity with ServiceTitan or similar software
- Sales-oriented mindset with ability to present options and close work
We’re looking for someone who:
- Takes ownership of their work and results
- Communicates clearly and consistently
- Follows through on commitments
- Wants to grow with a company and be part of something long-term
This is an opportunity to:
- Operate with high independence
- Be a key part of growing a market
- Earn strong income through performance
- Work with a company that provides real operational support behind the scenes
Submit your resume and a brief summary of your experience.
Qualified candidates will be contacted for an initial conversation.
In your application, please include a brief description of a time you independently solved a difficult HVAC problem or closed a challenging job.