# First Mate Heating & Cooling Careers
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First Mate Heating & Cooling – Family-Owned. Fast-Growing. People-Focused.
First Mate Heating & Cooling is a locally owned residential HVAC company proudly serving the Kansas City metro since 1971. Originally known as Sharp-Long 72 Degrees, we rebranded to First Mate to better reflect who we are today: a modern, customer-first service company built on trust, craftsmanship, and the belief that great people build great businesses.
We are growing quickly and investing heavily in our team. Whether you are an experienced technician or someone looking for a long-term skilled trade career, First Mate offers a place where you can learn, earn, and grow. We provide industry-leading training, updated tools and equipment, and a supportive environment where high performers are recognized and rewarded.
Why Choose First Mate Heating & Cooling?
- Top Pay - Top performers can make $125k+
- No On-Call - Work/life balance is a priority
- Opportunities to Advance - Every position has a growth path
- Local Owned - You are not a number; your work truly matters
- Great Benefits - Paid health insurance, paid dental insurance, 401k retirement and more
- Tool Reimbursement Program - We support your career journey
- Nexstar Training - Access to world class training and coaching
- Bonuses - Win the week bonus, employee of the month bonus, and more
- Convenient Vehicle Policy - Fully stocked take home vehicles with gas cards provided
- Culture Built on Respect - Value professionalism, honesty, and doing the right thing for homeowners and teammates
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## Open Positions
- All open roles (GET `https://apply.workable.com/callfirstmate/jobs.md`): 6 current openings
- Call Center: 3 roles
- Install: 1 role
- Sales: 1 role
- Service: 1 role
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- [Careers page](https://apply.workable.com/callfirstmate/): Main careers page
- [Company website](http://callfirstmate.com): First Mate Heating & Cooling website