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HVAC Technician Video Resume: Show You’re the Tech Customers Trust

By David Welsh, Seenly · Updated October 7, 2026

An HVAC service tech is the company in the customer’s living room. The owner sending you out isn’t only asking “can this person fix a system?” They’re asking “do I trust this person in someone’s home, alone, explaining a repair bill?” A resume can list your certs. It can’t show how you talk to a homeowner whose AC quit at 2 in the afternoon. A short video can.

I’ve managed construction for about 15 years. Here’s what I’d want to hear from an HVAC tech before I called.

What HVAC employers listen for

Service, install, or both. They’re different jobs. Say which you’ve done and which you want: residential service, residential change-outs, new construction, light commercial, commercial rooftop units, refrigeration.
Your EPA Section 608 certification type. Federal rules require technicians who work on equipment in ways that could release refrigerant to be certified. There are four types: Type I (small appliances), Type II (high- and very high-pressure equipment), Type III (low-pressure equipment), and Universal (all of them).^[1] Say yours. “EPA 608 Universal” is one line and answers a screening question before it’s asked. If you’re an apprentice working under a certified tech, say you’re working toward it.
Your license, if you hold one. In Florida, journeyman HVAC licenses are issued by counties and cities, and other Florida counties and cities have to recognize them.^[2] Say which one issued yours.
Troubleshooting. Can you find the problem, or only swap parts? Talk about how you diagnose.
The customer side. Explaining options in plain words, cleaning up after yourself, showing up in the window you were given.
The practical stuff. Valid driver’s license, your own hand tools, on-call availability if you’ll take it.

The five prompts, written for HVAC

About 15 seconds each, one video.

1. Tell me about yourself

“I’m [name], a residential service tech in [city]. [X] years in the trade, EPA 608 Universal.”

Helper or apprentice: “I’m [name]. I’ve been an install helper for [X] months doing change-outs, and I’m finishing my HVAC program at [school].”

2. Why do you want this kind of work?

“I like walking into a hot house and leaving it cool. People are glad to see you.”

Or: “I like the troubleshooting. Every call is a little different.”

3. Why should we hire you?

Proof, not adjectives. “I run [X] service calls a day on my own.” “I’ve done my own change-outs start to finish, from set to startup.” “I keep my callbacks low because I check my work before I leave.” Say only what’s true.

4. What are you strongest at, and what are you working on?

“I’m strongest at electrical diagnostics on residential units. I’m working on commercial rooftop equipment.”

Or: “I’m strongest with customers. I’m working on my brazing.”

5. Where do you see yourself in five years?

“Lead service tech, training new techs.” Or: “Licensed, and moving into commercial.”

Close: “I’m looking for a service position around [area], I’ll take on-call, and I can start [date].”

The general version: what to say in a video resume.

Filming tips for HVAC techs

Not in the attic, not on the roof. It’s hot, loud, and dangerous to juggle a phone. Record in the van or at home.
Van with the engine and AC off. Park so light comes through the windshield onto your face. Roll the windows up.
Uniform is fine. A clean work shirt fits the job. Cover another company’s logo if they don’t know you’re looking.
Look at the lens like it’s a homeowner. Calm, clear, friendly. That’s the skill they’re hiring.
Phone upright at eye level. Prop it on the dash. Seenly shows video in a tall, phone-shaped frame.

Setup details: how to make a video resume on your phone.

What not to show

A customer’s home, address, house number, or anything personal inside. Even in the background.
Anything that looks like refrigerant being released. EPA rules prohibit knowingly venting refrigerant while servicing equipment.^[3] Don’t let a clip suggest it.
Unsafe work. No ladder or roof shortcuts, no open energized panels without PPE.
Pricing sheets, invoices, or company paperwork from your current employer.
Your certification card up close. Say the type instead. The card has your personal details.

Going live on Seenly gives you one link, like seenly.live/u/your-name. You can see a real one at David’s profile.

Text it to the service manager or owner right after a phone call.
Paste it into the “website” or “portfolio” box on applications.
Put it at the top of your PDF resume.
Add it to your email signature when you reach out to shops directly.

Why bother with video?

Because in HVAC the customer conversation is half the job, and a video is the only part of your application that shows it.

A field experiment in Québec sent 2,021 applications to private firms. Applications that included a link to a video resume got about 10 percentage points more callbacks (Bellemare et al., CIRANO, 2020). That study tested secretary-receptionist jobs, not HVAC or the trades, and it measured callbacks, not job offers. Nobody can promise you a job. But the callback is the step you need, and the rest is on you and your work.

How it works on Seenly

Sign up with Google or email.
Build your draft: photo, name, city, the job titles you want, and the five prompts.
Add one video. Record it right on the page or upload it from Photos (.mp4 or .mov). Aim for 60–90 seconds; the limit is 2 minutes.
Go live when you’re ready. Seenly Pro is $7.99/month with a 7-day free trial. Going live gives you a public link like seenly.live/u/your-name, share buttons, and a pin on the talent map. Until then your draft stays free and unlisted, and no card is needed.

Sources

US EPA, Section 608 Technician Certification Requirements: four certification types (I, II, III, Universal); apprentices exempt while closely and continually supervised by a certified technician; credentials don’t expire. epa.gov/section608/section-608-technician-certification-requirements
Florida Statutes 489.1455: counties and municipalities issue journeyman plumbing, pipe fitting, mechanical, and HVAC licenses and must recognize those issued by other Florida counties and municipalities. flsenate.gov/Laws/Statutes/2026/489.1455
US EPA, Stationary Refrigeration: Prohibition on Venting Refrigerants. epa.gov/section608/stationary-refrigeration-prohibition-venting-refrigerants

Sources checked October 7, 2026. Rules change, so confirm licensing details with the agency that issues them.

FAQ

Should I mention my EPA 608 certification in the video?

Yes. Say the type (Type I, II, III, or Universal) in your first two sentences. It’s one of the first things an HVAC employer checks.

I’m a helper with no certification yet. Is a video still worth it?

Yes. Say what you’ve done on installs, where you’re in school or training, and when you plan to test for your 608. EPA rules let apprentices do this work while closely and continually supervised by a certified tech, so be clear about where you are.

Can I record in a customer’s house?

No. Record in your van or at home. Customer homes, addresses, and belongings should never be in the shot.

How long should it be?

60 to 90 seconds. Seenly takes one video up to 2 minutes.

Is Seenly free?

Your draft and video are free and stay unlisted. A public link and a pin on the talent map come with Seenly Pro: $7.99/month with a 7-day free trial. No card until you go live.