HVAC Jobs in Portland, OR

Portland is an active HVAC hiring market with consistent demand across residential, commercial, and refrigeration segments. Contractors in Oregon are hiring technicians at all experience levels, from apprentices completing their training to seasoned service leads with EPA 608 certification and manufacturer-specific authorizations.

Oregon HVAC contractors are licensed through the state licensing authority, with EPA 608 certification required federally for anyone handling refrigerants. NATE certification is increasingly expected by larger commercial employers in the Portland market. Salary ranges vary by specialization — commercial refrigeration and controls technicians typically command the highest rates, followed by commercial HVAC service and residential replacement.