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Now hiring · Lee & Russell counties

Work for a shop run by a tech.

Monarch Air is a veteran-owned residential HVAC company in Auburn, Opelika, Phenix City and Smiths Station. We run calls the right way, price them honestly, and we're growing past one truck. We're looking for techs who take pride in the work.

No cover letter needed. A resume helps, but it isn't required.

Veteran-owned · 8 yrs ARNG infantry AL #2024071 · Residential HVAC Owner still runs calls

Why Monarch

You'll be held to the standard the owner works by.

Michael Stewart has been in HVAC for 14 years and still runs calls. He's the one you'll ride with, learn from, and call when a diagnosis gets tricky. We're small right now on purpose, and every early hire shapes how this company runs as it grows.

  • Leadership that knows what a July attic feels like. You won't get second-guessed by someone who's never pulled a vacuum.
  • Clear standards for diagnostics, installs, and how we talk to homeowners. You'll know exactly what "done right" means here.
  • We fix what's broken and recommend what's actually needed. That reputation is the brand, and you won't be asked to trade it for a bigger ticket.
  • We're building toward a multi-truck company. Early hires are in position to grow with it, including into leadership.
Michael Stewart, owner of Monarch Air

Michael Stewart · Owner · EPA Universal · NATE certified (heat pumps) · 8 yrs Alabama Army National Guard

Open roles

Find your seat on the truck.

All roles are residential HVAC across Auburn, Opelika, Phenix City, Smiths Station, Lee County and Russell County.

Experienced · Full-time

Service Technician

Diagnose and repair residential systems, and be the face of Monarch in the customer's home.

What you'll do

  • Diagnose and repair heat pumps, split systems and gas furnaces
  • Run maintenance tune-ups and inspections
  • Explain findings and options to homeowners plainly and honestly
  • Document work, photos and readings in our field software

What you'll need

  • EPA 608 certification
  • Residential HVAC service experience
  • Valid driver's license and clean driving record
  • NATE certification is a plus

Pay: [PAY RANGE]

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Experienced · Full-time

Install Technician

Install replacement systems to the standard you'd want in your own house.

What you'll do

  • Install and replace split systems, heat pumps and furnaces
  • Set equipment, run line sets, braze, pressure test and evacuate
  • Commission systems and verify charge and airflow
  • Leave the jobsite clean and walk the homeowner through the new system

What you'll need

  • EPA 608 certification
  • Residential HVAC install experience
  • Valid driver's license and clean driving record
  • Comfortable in attics, crawlspaces and on ladders

Pay: [PAY RANGE]

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Entry level

Apprentice / Helper

Learn the trade the right way, next to techs who will actually teach you.

What you'll do

  • Assist service and install techs on residential jobs
  • Load trucks, stage materials and keep jobsites clean
  • Learn diagnostics, installation and safety procedures
  • Work toward your EPA 608 certification

What you'll need

  • No HVAC experience required
  • Valid driver's license and clean driving record
  • Reliable, on time and willing to learn
  • Able to work in heat, cold, attics and crawlspaces

Pay: [PAY RANGE]

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What we offer

Straight about what you get.

Final details are confirmed in your offer letter.

PayService [PAY RANGE] · Install [PAY RANGE] · Apprentice [PAY RANGE]
Schedule[SCHEDULE / ON-CALL]
Vehicle & tools[VEHICLE & TOOL POLICY]
Benefits & time off[BENEFITS]
TrainingHands-on training from an owner who holds EPA Universal and NATE heat pump certifications. Apprentices work toward EPA 608.
Room to growAs the company adds trucks, the people already here are first in line to lead them.

Refer a tech, get paid. Know a good tech? [REFERRAL BONUS] when they're hired and complete 90 days. Call (334) 209-5085 to refer someone.

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Tell us about you.

A few minutes is all it takes. Here's what happens after you hit submit.

  • You send the application. A resume helps, but it isn't required.
  • We call you. A quick conversation about your experience and what you're looking for.
  • You meet the owner and ride along. See how we run calls before you decide.

Questions first? Call (334) 209-5085 or email Info@callmonarchair.com.

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Rather just talk first?

Call and ask for Michael. If he's on a call, leave a message and he'll get back to you.

Monarch Air LLC · Alabama HVAC Contractor License #2024071

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