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Join a growing local contractor serving residential and commercial customers throughout Yelm, the Nisqually Valley, Thurston County, and the South Sound.

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Locally OwnedWork for a company based right here in Yelm
Varied Technical WorkResidential, commercial, electrical, and controls projects
Room to GrowHelp shape a company being built for the long term

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Good work starts with good people.

Nisqually Valley Mechanical is building a team that takes pride in quality workmanship, honest service, clear communication, and practical problem-solving. We are looking for dependable people who care about doing the job correctly, treating customers and coworkers with respect, and continuing to improve their craft.

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HVAC Service Technician

Yelm, Washington · Field service throughout the South Sound

Full-Time

NVM is seeking an experienced HVAC Service Technician to diagnose, service, repair, and maintain residential and light-commercial heating and cooling equipment. This position is best suited for a technician who can work independently, communicate clearly with customers, document findings, and make sound repair recommendations without unnecessary upselling.

Primary responsibilities

  • Diagnose and repair heat pumps, furnaces, air conditioners, rooftop units, packaged equipment, and related components.
  • Perform preventive maintenance, equipment inspections, operational testing, and seasonal service.
  • Troubleshoot electrical, airflow, temperature-control, and refrigeration-system problems.
  • Recover, evacuate, charge, and test refrigerant systems using proper procedures.
  • Explain findings and repair options clearly and professionally to customers.
  • Prepare accurate service documentation, equipment information, photos, and material needs.
  • Identify work outside the authorized scope and obtain approval before proceeding.
  • Maintain tools, assigned equipment, vehicles, and a clean and safe work area.
  • Follow company safety practices and applicable codes, regulations, and manufacturer requirements.
  • Support installation, startup, and commissioning work when needed.

Qualifications

  • Prior HVAC service experience with the ability to diagnose common residential and light-commercial systems.
  • Working knowledge of electrical circuits, motors, controls, airflow, combustion, and the refrigeration cycle.
  • EPA Section 608 certification appropriate for the work performed.
  • Valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record.
  • Ability to work from ladders, access rooftops and confined equipment areas, lift and carry tools and materials, and work outdoors in changing conditions.
  • Professional communication, dependable attendance, and accurate recordkeeping.
  • Ability to work independently while recognizing when additional support is needed.
  • Commitment to safe work, quality workmanship, and respectful customer service.

Helpful additional experience

Commercial HVAC, rooftop units, controls or BAS, low-voltage wiring, hydronic systems, commissioning, electrical licensing, or manufacturer-specific training. These are preferred, not required.

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HVAC Installer

Yelm, Washington · Installation work throughout the South Sound

Full-Time

NVM is seeking an HVAC Installer to support residential and light-commercial equipment replacements, new installations, and retrofit projects. The right candidate will be organized, mechanically capable, safety-minded, and committed to installations that are clean, serviceable, and completed according to the approved scope.

Primary responsibilities

  • Install heat pumps, furnaces, air conditioners, air handlers, rooftop units, packaged equipment, and related accessories.
  • Remove and properly handle existing equipment and prepare work areas for installation.
  • Install and modify sheet metal, refrigerant piping, condensate piping, venting, equipment supports, and related materials.
  • Complete brazing, pressure testing, evacuation, charging support, startup, and installation checks as authorized.
  • Install control wiring, thermostats, sensors, and associated low-voltage components.
  • Read equipment documentation, drawings, job scopes, and installation instructions.
  • Coordinate field conditions and promptly report concealed conditions, deficiencies, or scope conflicts.
  • Protect customer property and maintain an orderly, professional jobsite.
  • Document installed equipment, model and serial numbers, startup information, photos, and remaining work.
  • Follow company safety practices and applicable codes, permits, and manufacturer requirements.

Qualifications

  • HVAC installation, construction, mechanical, sheet-metal, refrigeration, or related field experience.
  • Ability to use common hand tools, power tools, meters, vacuum pumps, recovery equipment, and installation tools safely.
  • Basic understanding of HVAC equipment, refrigeration piping, airflow, electrical connections, and controls.
  • EPA Section 608 certification, or the ability to obtain it within an agreed period.
  • Valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record.
  • Ability to lift and carry equipment and materials, work from ladders, access rooftops and crawlspaces, and work outdoors in changing conditions.
  • Dependable attendance, attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively as part of a crew.
  • Commitment to safe work, clean installations, and respectful customer service.

Helpful additional experience

Commercial equipment, sheet-metal fabrication, refrigerant piping and brazing, startup and commissioning, controls, low-voltage work, or Washington electrical trainee or specialty certification. These are preferred, not required.

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What we value

How we approach the work

01

Quality

Do the work carefully, follow the approved scope, and leave systems serviceable.

02

Accountability

Communicate early, document accurately, and follow through on commitments.

03

Respect

Treat customers, coworkers, property, and every jobsite professionally.

04

Growth

Keep learning, ask questions, and build stronger technical skills over time.

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