A $250/hr 1099 install gig in Yonkers, a lead installer role in Utah paying up to $32/hr, and a refrigeration tech opening on the Delaware coast with a salary up to $86K. Here are five worth your time this week.
1. 1099 Install Subcontractor — Yonkers, NY $225–$250/hr Subcontractor role installing residential mini-split and ductless AC systems. 1099, so you're running your own schedule — big earning potential if you're fast and experienced.
2. HVAC Refrigeration Technician & Installer — Ocean View, DE $47,000–$86,000/year Full-time role on the Delmarva Peninsula handling refrigeration and install work. Good fit if you want coastal living and year-round demand.
3. Lead HVAC Installer/Technician — Ogden, UT $20–$32/hr Residential lead role with Absolute Comfort. You're running installs, not just assisting — solid step up if you're ready to lead crews.
4. HVAC Service Professional — Aberdeen, SD $20–$36/hr Full-time service role with Climate Control. Broad pay range means there's room to grow with experience.
5. Utilities Treatment Technician — Port Charlotte, FL $20–$34/hr County government role with public-sector benefits — pension, stability, and a set schedule. Good option if you're tired of the private-sector grind.
$70,480/yr — That's the average HVAC salary in New York, 17% above the national mean of $60,100. Senior techs in the state clear $98K, and the NYC metro (including Yonkers) pushes even higher. With 22,710 HVAC professionals employed statewide, it's one of the largest markets in the country.
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