A Day in the Trenches: Life as an HVAC Tech in Jersey City

5:30 AM – Rise and Shine

The day starts early when you’re in the heating and cooling business. I grab my coffee, check my work tablet for the day’s assignments, and ensure my service van is stocked with essential parts and tools.

7:00 AM – First Call in Hoboken

My first stop is a residential emergency call. An older brownstone’s furnace decided to quit during one of the coldest mornings of the year. These vintage heating systems require special attention, and I’ve learned to love their quirks over the years.

Core Daily Activities:

• Emergency heating repairs
• Scheduled maintenance visits
• System inspections
• Client consultations
• Parts inventory management

12:00 PM – Union City Commercial Job

Lunch break is quick today because a local restaurant’s HVAC system needs urgent attention. The kitchen staff is counting on us to keep their ventilation running smoothly. In this business, you learn quickly that every minute counts when someone’s livelihood depends on functioning equipment.

3:00 PM – Back to Jersey City

The afternoon involves two routine maintenance calls. It’s satisfying to prevent problems before they start, and our regular clients have come to trust our thorough approach to system upkeep.

5:30 PM – Wrapping Up

Before heading home, I complete my service reports and prep the van for tomorrow. Working in the tri-city area means being ready for anything, from historic building challenges to modern high-rise installations.

In this industry, every day brings new challenges, but there’s nothing more rewarding than keeping our community comfortable through all seasons.