Careers · HVAC Tradesman · Union commercial & industrial HVAC
HVAC Tradesman in the Bay Area
Every trade career starts somewhere. This is where ours starts, and nobody is left to work it out alone.
Do you want a job, or the first rung of a trade?
No experience assumed. A defined path from here to General Foreman.
Pay and practical fit
Union rates, matched to your classification
CCMS pays based on local UA wage scales for each position. Confirm your specific wage and benefit schedule with the hiring team before accepting an offer.
| Position | Reference range |
|---|---|
| HVAC Tradesman First- and second-year classification | $20.00 - $25.00 / hour |
Reference estimates only; the applicable union scale determines actual pay.
How the ranges work
Each range uses 90% to 110% of the reference hourly wage before deductions, with both ends rounded to the nearest whole dollar. The Tradesman reference schedule is effective July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027. These estimates are not a promise of a particular offer or permission to pay below the required scale.
Actual pay follows the local UA agreement, position, apprenticeship period and individual dispatch. Benefit contributions are separate from these base-pay estimates. Overtime, incentives, payroll deductions and individual benefit elections are not calculated in the displayed ranges. These are not take-home pay estimates.
Standard schedule: Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. After-hours coverage runs 4:00 p.m. to 6:59 a.m., plus weekends and holidays, across all currently active service areas, not planned expansion locations.
On-call responsibilities
Qualified fourth- and fifth-year apprentices, Journeymen and Foremen join the on-call rotation. General Foremen provide backup. Rotation frequency depends on the number of qualified technicians on staff; confirm your assignment with the hiring team.
For an officially approved after-hours service call, the expectation is a phone-call response within 15 minutes and dispatch/on the road within 30 minutes. This is a dispatch expectation, not an onsite arrival guarantee.
Coverage hours describe the service operation, not an individual’s continuous work schedule. Confirm role-specific benefit contributions, vehicle and incentive eligibility with the hiring team.
The role
What you will do
- Learn safety, tool use and documentation the right way.
- Support planned maintenance.
- Receive, ship and transport materials to and from jobsites.
- Organize the shop, equipment and tools.
- Learn and support inventory management.
What you will bring
- Strong work ethic, reliability and a focus on learning.
- Clear, courteous communication.
- A valid driver’s license.
- Ability to pass a background check and drug screening.
Your growth path
- Tradesman to Apprentice to Journeyman to Lead Technician to Foreman to General Foreman
- Introduction to on-the-job technical training
Every step is defined, and the training that goes with it is scheduled rather than promised.
Compare the other HVAC roles
Every level is union, dispatched per local requirements. See how the whole path fits together.
How we work: the CARE standard
Communicate & Commit
Come prepared, communicate proactively, use facts and root-cause thinking, and contribute to continuous improvement.
Act With
Safety, integrity, accountability and honesty in every task and every record.
Relationships
Teamwork, trustworthiness, organization, preparation, respect, engagement, resourcefulness and critical thinking. Invest in coworkers, customers and partners.
Eliminate
Assumptions, drama, excuses and egos. Replace them with clarification, verification, ownership and solutions.
Our vision
Lead with CARE by delivering customer- and team-centered service that transforms HVAC asset management from reactive to predictive. Our vision is a future where uptime, reliability, longevity and efficiency are achieved consistently, through proactive solutions.
Our mission
Prioritize customers and team members, with a strong commitment to meaningful outcomes. Through thoughtful, prepared and proactive service, eliminate the disruption of unplanned outages. Our mission is to maximize uptime and safety while reducing lifecycle costs and minimizing environmental impact.
Questions
The things people actually ask
Who is eligible for the pull-through incentive program?
Journeymen and above are eligible. Apprentices may be eligible on a case-by-case basis when designated as lead technician on a dispatch.
Is this union work?
Yes. These roles are union and dispatched per local requirements.
Can apprentices and entry-level tradesmen apply?
Yes. We hire for both, and we coordinate with union apprenticeship requirements where they apply.
What equipment will I see?
A wide range: air- and water-cooled chillers, heat pump chillers, packaged and split systems, VRV and VRF systems, controls, pumps, VFDs and more.
Do you provide a vehicle?
Yes. A company vehicle and a gas card for business use, plus a company phone and a corporate card for approved expenses where the role requires it.
What about paid time off and pull-through incentives?
We offer paid holidays, PTO and a pull-through incentive plan. Ask about pay and benefits and we will send you the details.
What is the culture really like?
Professional, prepared and supportive, rooted in the CARE standard. Communicate and commit. Act with safety, integrity, accountability and honesty. Relationships. Eliminate assumptions, drama, excuses and egos.
Build a legacy that will last
Complete the Quick Apply form below and a hiring manager reaches out within 24 hours. Not ready to apply? Ask about the pay, PTO, holidays, pull-through incentives and referral bonus first.
