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HVAC Technician Recruitment Tips

How To Recruit & Retain HVAC Technicians

This HVAC recruitment guide was compiled by Rival Digital – a digital marketing agency for HVAC contractors.

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One of the biggest challenges facing the HVAC industry these days is the labor shortage. With less and less people learning the trades, it can be difficult to find quality, reliable technicians for your growing HVAC business. 

On this page, you’ll find a compilation of resources for HVAC technician recruitment. Featured will be business owners, industry leaders, and other recruitment professionals who share real-world tips on hiring.

Recruitment Related Blog Articles


Recruitment Related Podcast Episodes


Below you’ll find relevant episodes from the Smart HVAC Marketing podcast where guests shared information regarding recruitment for HVAC technicians. 


Episode #12: Hiring The Right Staff To Grow Your HVAC Business (Donny Dunn – Dunn’s Heating & Cooling)

Episode #28: Training Home Services Technicians To Sell The Right Way (Brian Burton – Authority Brands)

Episode #37: Character & Integrity and It’s Impact on the HVAC Industry (Chuck Worley – Worley’s Home Services)

Episode #41: Here’s How To Jump Start Your Brand Awareness (Kyle Gargaro – ACHR News) Featured Recruitment Episode

Episode #47: What is Service Roundtable, and What Does it Mean for Your Business? (Matt Michel – Service Roundtable) Featured Recruitment Episode

Episode #57: How One Company is Helping Grow The Industry (Chad Peterman – Peterman Brothers HVAC) Featured Recruitment Episode

Episode #59: Revenue Follows Service (Brian Gesner – Prestige AC)

Episode #60: Hiring The Right People and Having The Right Tools (Ryan Osterkamp – Quality Comfort Home Services)

Labor Staffing


Tradesmen International

Skilled labor staffing solutions

DOD SkillBridge

Military transition program

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