HVAC Residential Service Technician
Rusk Heating & Cooling
HVAC Service Technician jobs in Covington, KY
1 open HVAC service technician role in the Covington area, posted by local contractors. Apply directly with the employer.
Covington sits directly across the Ohio River from downtown Cincinnati. HVAC work on the Kentucky side falls under Kentucky's state HVAC licensing, so a Kentucky journeyman license (or a registered apprenticeship toward one) carries real weight with employers here.
Service technicians run calls: diagnosing no-heat and no-cool problems, repairing furnaces, heat pumps and air conditioners, doing maintenance visits and explaining options to customers. Most roles are full-time with a company truck, on-call rotation and pay that rises with diagnostic skill.
Current HVAC Service Technician openings in Covington
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According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, HVAC mechanics and installers in the Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN metro area earned a median of $29.92 an hour ($62,240 a year) in May 2025. The middle half earned $23.45–$37.74 an hour and the top 10% earned more than $46.35. See the full salary guide.
Frequently asked questions
How many HVAC Service Technician jobs are open in Covington, KY right now?
There are 1 open HVAC service technician listing in the Covington area on Tri-State HVAC Jobs today, from Rusk Heating & Cooling. Listings stay up for 30 days and expire automatically, so everything on this page is current.
How much do HVAC technicians make near Covington?
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, HVAC mechanics and installers in the Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN metro area earned a median of $29.92 an hour ($62,240 a year) in May 2025. The middle half earned $23.45–$37.74 an hour and the top 10% earned more than $46.35. See the full salary guide. 1 of the 1 current Covington listing state pay, ranging $20.00–$50.00 an hour as posted by employers.
Do I need a license to work in HVAC in Kentucky?
Yes. Kentucky licenses HVAC journeyman mechanics through the Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction. A journeyman license generally needs two years of HVAC work under a licensed master contractor plus a passing exam, and apprentices register with the state while they log hours. Anyone who handles refrigerant also needs federal EPA Section 608 certification.
How do I apply?
Open any listing and use its apply button. You apply directly with the employer on their own site or by email, and Tri-State HVAC Jobs never charges job seekers.
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