HVAC Technician 1
Posted Sep 16, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026
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About your past
Tell me about a time you explained how to use equipment to someone who was not technical.
What they are checking: Whether they can teach customers clearly so the equipment is used safely.
Tell me about a repair you could not figure out at first. How did you solve it?
What they are checking: Whether they use manuals, coworkers and persistence to solve problems.
What would you do
You deliver a unit and the customer's power source does not match what the unit needs. What do you do?
What they are checking: Whether they stay safe and find a solution instead of forcing a bad hookup.
How do you present yourself and the company when you are on a customer's site?
What they are checking: Whether they understand that appearance and communication are part of the job, as the posting says.
How do you keep the shop clean and organized during a busy season?
What they are checking: Whether they handle general shop duties without being reminded.
About the work
What experience do you have with HVAC equipment, like portable cooling, heating or dehumidifiers?
What they are checking: Whether they have basic HVAC knowledge for the portable equipment this role delivers and repairs.
Walk me through how you would troubleshoot a portable AC unit that runs but does not cool.
What they are checking: Whether they check airflow, refrigerant and electrical in a logical order.
Do you have your EPA 608 certification, or are you working toward it?
What they are checking: Whether they can legally handle refrigerant, which is required for much HVAC repair.
What do you check when equipment comes back from a rental?
What they are checking: Whether they do thorough check-ins to catch damage and get units ready to rent again.
How do you stay safe working with electrical connections and refrigerant?
What they are checking: Whether they follow lockout and refrigerant safety, which prevents serious injuries.
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