One credential question comes up more than any other from techs ready to level up: is NATE worth it? This week we put a straight answer on it, plus five new openings spanning an apprentice spot in Colorado to a six-figure-ceiling tech role in New York.
5 jobs worth a look this week
HVAC Technician — JSP Home Services
Kingston, NY • Full-time • $45,000–$100,000/year
A mid-Hudson Valley service company that wants people who plan to move up the ladder. A-rated by the BBB.
https://jobs.findhvacjobs.com/jobs/505780414-hvac-technician
Experienced Refrigeration & Food Service Technicians — Thermotech, Inc.
Camp Hill, PA • Full-time • $25–$45/hour
Family-operated shop in South Central PA with 100% employer-paid medical, vision, and dental. Paid training included.
https://jobs.findhvacjobs.com/jobs/505184553-experienced-refrigeration-food-service-technicians
HVAC Installation Apprentice — Blue Sky Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electric
Wheat Ridge, CO • Full-time • $44,000–$60,000/year
A 4th-generation family business with a generous benefits package and a real career development track. A solid first rung on that Colorado ladder.
https://jobs.findhvacjobs.com/jobs/506543497-hvac-installation-apprentice
Entry Level HVAC/R Tech — Filtrex Service Group
Phoenix, AZ • Full-time • $24–$26/hour
Nationwide commercial maintenance company. Company car, health, dental, vision, and PTO from day one.
https://jobs.findhvacjobs.com/jobs/505780412-entry-level-hvac-r-tech
HVAC Helper — NorthPort Heating and Air Conditioning
Jacksonville, FL • Full-time • $10–$15/hour
A no-experience-needed entry point with overtime, 401(k), paid holidays, and a clear path to advancement. If you are mechanically inclined and want in, start here.
https://jobs.findhvacjobs.com/jobs/506483415-hvac-helper
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This week on the blog
NATE Certification Guide: Is It Worth It for HVAC Techs?
NATE is voluntary, runs a couple hundred dollars, and it is the credential that tells an employer you can read a system instead of just swap parts. We break down the exam structure, the real cost, the score you need to pass, and the honest case for and against getting it. If you have a few years in and you want to move off the install crew into service or a lead spot, this one is for you.
Read it here→ https://www.findhvacjobs.com/blog/nate-certification-guide-2026
Number of the week: $103,640
That is what the top 10% of HVAC techs earn in Colorado, where the average tech pulls $71,330 a year, about 10% above the national average. The entry point sits around $48,200, so the climb from first-year helper to six-figure senior tech is real and it is documented. One of this week's listings is a Wheat Ridge apprentice role with a family-owned shop, which is exactly where that ladder starts.
See the Colorado breakdown → https://findhvacjobs.com/states/colorado
See you next Tuesday,
The findHVACJobs Team