HVAC Residential Service Technician
Rusk Heating & Cooling
HVAC jobs in Independence, KY
No listings in Independence itself right now — see nearby openings below, posted by local contractors. Apply directly with the employer.
Independence, Taylor Mill and Edgewood in central Kenton County are largely residential, so most HVAC openings here are service, maintenance-agreement and replacement-install work.
Openings
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HVAC jobs near Independence
Journeyman HVAC Service Technician
Howe Heating & Cooling
HVAC pay in the Cincinnati area
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 jobs are open in Independence, KY right now?
None are posted for Independence itself right now. Contractors in nearby areas often cover Independence in their service territory, so check the nearby jobs on this page, and new listings are added as employers post them.
How much do HVAC technicians make near Independence?
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.
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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