LCL340 HVAC Service Technician (Minneapolis Metro Area)

CenterPoint Energy and its predecessor companies have been in business for more than 150 years.

Our Vision: Our vision is to become the most admired utility in the United States through the execution of our long-term growth strategy. We have an unwavering commitment to safely and reliably deliver electricity and natural gas to millions of people.

Job Summary

Provides quality services and/or products while focusing on customer satisfaction and safety.

Essential Functions

• Services, inspects and installs residential gas and electric appliances and equipment to comply with codes and ensure superior service in terms of safety, reliability, customer satisfaction and monetary value.
• Responds to utility related calls for all customers, locates gas leaks at customer's premise, and takes necessary steps to maintain public and personal safety.
• Promotes and accepts accountability for providing superior customer satisfaction and selling of Home Service Plus products and services (e.g., Service Plus contracts, options, HSP sales referrals) to customers. Maintains professional working relationships with internal and external customers.
• Responds to emergency situations to assure the safe delivery of natural gas and to maintain public and personal safety.
• Demonstrates efficient and productive work practices and identifies or recommends and/or incorporates improved methods to increase productivity working within division procedures and guidelines.
• Operates and maintains company vehicle in a safe manner, controls parts inventory, and is responsible for tool and equipment condition in order to ensure safe efficient service.
• Develops, maintains and demonstrates related skill proficiency based on changes in products and/or technology in order to provide service excellence.

Education Description

• Requires successful completion of a 1 or 2 year, diploma or associate degree program (minimum 2 semesters or 3 quarters) at an accredited educational institution in heating, refrigeration, and air conditioning or a combination of education and experience providing equivalent technical skills.

Experience

• Requires no prior related work experience.

Physical Requirements:

• Able to hear oral communication either in person or via electronic device not limited to telephone, cell phone or laptop/tablet/computer.
• Able to operate a motor vehicle including ability enter and exit the vehicle.
• Able to operate a personal computer, either desktop or laptop.
• Able to bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, balance, climb, crawl, reach, stand, walk, pull, lift, use fingers and grasp on a daily basis.
• Able to exert up to 75 pounds of force occasionally and/or minimal amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise maneuver objects.
• Able to distinguish the differences between all colors.

Working Conditions:

• Able to work rotating shifts, assigned holidays and overtime when required.
• Able to work outdoors with some exposure to all weather conditions.
• Able to handle emergency situations including possible exposure to explosive environment.
• Able to be included in a random drug screen pool required for DOT safety sensitive positions.

We want you to know
Being a part of the CenterPoint Energy team is more than a career alone. It's an opportunity to make a positive impact. You will be an integral part of enabling everyday life and the pursuit of possibilities for the customers we serve and the communities we share. The vital services we provide are at the core of making our world work, and by sharing your energy with us, we'll create a better tomorrow together.

What we bring to you
• Competitive pay
• Benefits eligibility begins on your first day
• Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with a company contribution
• Health/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) Savings Plan featuring a company match dollar-for-dollar up to 6% and a company contribution of 3% regardless of your contribution
• Flexible work schedule, paid holidays and paid time off
• Paid training
• Professional growth and development programs including tuition reimbursement
• Life, AD&D, Disability
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Transit subsidies
• Access to discounts at fitness clubs and an on-site wellness center at our headquarters in Houston

Job Type: Full Time
Posting Start Date: 08/14/2025
Posting End Date: 11/14/2025

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR §§ 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a), and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.

Compensation Rate: $35.70 Hourly
CenterPoint Energy is required by Minnesota law to provide a good faith estimate of the starting fixed pay rate at the time of posting for the opportunity. This hourly compensation is specific to Minnesota and the pay rate negotiated in the applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement.

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