Our Mission is Three-Fold
To create an environment where each of us can provide a good income to support our families while providing an invaluable service to our community.
To be recognized by local consumers, as the absolute finest Company of our type. So much so, that we attract national recognition for our productivity and our integrity.
To provide an opportunity for each of us to grow, both personally and professionally.
Benefits
“Beyond the normal “expected” benefits, we strive to be unique and fun. My goal is to make my job too fun to want to retire from. With that spirit in mind here is a list of the recent perks my S&Z family received.”
– Joe Zimmerman
- Health Insurance, Life Insurance & Short/Long Term Disability
- 401K
- Paid Holidays
- Paid time off
- Overtime: Over 8 hours a day and weekend hours
- On-site fitness center
- Chiropractor
- Barber
- Discount groceries
- Weekly employee training
- Hotdog Thursdays
- Company Vehicle
- Various company tools, such as a combustion analyzer, iManifold gauges, iPad, etc.
- Random giveaways (Previous giveaways have included recliner chairs, Yeti’s, Oakley sunglasses, steaks, golf course memberships, boots, etc.)
Positions
Here at Summers & Zim’s, we are always open to hiring new employees if the right individual comes along that lines up with the mission statement and goals we represent. We look at more than just skills and abilities. We strive to hire employees into our company and make this a place they will never want to leave. To achieve this goal, it requires us to look beyond certifications and experience. We look to hire good natured employees with reputations that precede them. Employees who will go the extra mile for our clients and ones we can trust in our homes with our own families.
-Joe Zimmerman
President
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HVAC Service / Repair Technician
To serve the increasing demands of Summers & Zim’s clients by servicing & repairing heating and air conditioning equipment. The HVAC Service/Repair Technician reports directly to the Service Manager & Dispatcher.
Jobsite Expectations:
- Explain to the client what service you are performing, and use the pricing guide to properly provide the client a price prior to work being completed
- Wear floor savers while in the clients home and maintain a neat work environment
- Re-check the system one more time after you’ve serviced or repaired it, before you leave the clients home to ensure that we did indeed fix it right the first time
- Service the whole home and not just the problem
- Never sell the client a repair that they don’t need
- Thoroughly perform the proper inspection of the client’s system, including looking for ways to prevent future breakdowns
- Explain the benefits of club membership to clients giving them the opportunity to join, and ensure that club membership customer receive the added benefits under their membership
- Engage with the client to answer any questions and ensure all expectations of the service call were achieved to their satisfaction
Industry Knowledge Expectations:
- Completed at least 2 years of HVAC school or have equivalent experience
- Must be proficient at using a combustion analyzer
- Knowledge of how to function in role as on-call technician as scheduled
- Must be EPA certified, maintaining a current NATE Certification is a plus (Summers & Zim’s will be willing to help obtain this certification for the right individual)
- Willingness to participate in learning opportunities presented by Summers & Zim’s to remain up to date with industry changes
General Employee Expectations:
- Maintain your truck so that it is neat and clean on the inside and outside at all times. The truck is a reflection of our company.
- Obey the company Code of Ethics & Team Rules
- Actively strive to fulfill your part of Summers & Zim’s mission to capture the hearts of the best customers for life.
- Maintain a clean driving record
- Provide superior service
- Capture the hearts of the best customers for life
- All employees are drug tested and background checked prior to starting employment.
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Plumbing Technician
To serve the increasing demands of Summers & Zim’s clients by performing plumbing repairs and servicing water treatment systems. The Plumbing Technician reports directly to the Service Manager & Dispatcher.
Jobsite Expectations:
- Explain to the client what service you are performing, and use the pricing guide to properly provide the client with a price prior to work being completed
- Wear floor savers while in the clients home and maintain a neat work environment
- Re-check all plumbing repairs and new installations one more time after you’ve repaired or replaced it before you leave the clients home to ensure that we did indeed fix it right the first time
- Service the whole home and not just the problem
- Never sell the client a repair that they don’t need
- Explain the benefits of club membership to clients giving them the opportunity to join, and ensure that club membership customer receive the added benefits under their membership
- Engage with the client to answer any questions and ensure all expectations of the service call were achieved to their satisfaction
Industry Knowledge Expectations:
- Completed at least 2 years of Plumbing school or have equivalent experience
- Knowledge of how to function in role as on-call technician as scheduled
- Master of plumbing license is a plus
- Willingness to participate in learning opportunities presented by Summers & Zim’s to remain up to date with industry changes
General Employee Expectations:
- Maintain your truck so that it is neat and clean on the inside and outside at all times. The truck is a reflection of our company.
- Obey the company Code of Ethics & Team Rules
- Actively strive to fulfill your part of Summers & Zim’s mission to capture the hearts of the best customers for life.
- Maintain a clean driving record
- Provide superior service
- Capture the hearts of the best customers for life
- All employees are drug tested and background checked prior to starting employment.
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Electrical Technician
To serve the increasing demands of Summers & Zim’s clients by performing residential electrical repairs, installations, and upgrades. The Electrical Technician reports directly to the Service Manager & Dispatcher.
Jobsite Expectations
- Explain to the client what service you are performing, and use the pricing guide to properly provide the client with a price prior to work being completed
- Wear floor savers while in the client’s home and maintain a neat, safe work environment
- Re-check all electrical repairs and new installations before leaving the client’s home to ensure the work was completed correctly and safely the first time
- Assess the whole home’s electrical needs, not just the immediate problem
- Never sell the client a repair or upgrade they don’t need
- Explain the benefits of club membership to clients, giving them the opportunity to join, and ensure that club membership customers receive the added benefits under their membership
- Engage with the client to answer any questions and ensure all expectations of the service call were achieved to their satisfaction
Industry Knowledge Expectations
- Minimum 2–5 years of residential electrical experience required; lead and supervisory roles require 5+ years
- Working knowledge of service upgrades, panel changes, and circuit troubleshooting
- Experience with recessed lighting installation, generator hookups, and EV charger installation
- Working knowledge of current NEC code and its residential applications
- Possession of required hand tools for residential electrical work
- Journeyman or Master Electrician license is a plus
- Willingness to participate in learning opportunities presented by Summers & Zim’s to remain current with code updates and industry changes
General Employee Expectations
- Maintain your truck so that it is neat and clean on the inside and outside at all times — the truck is a reflection of our company
- Obey the company Code of Ethics & Team Rules
- Actively strive to fulfill your part of Summers & Zim’s mission to capture the hearts of the best customers for life
- Maintain a clean driving record
- Provide superior service
- All employees are drug tested and background checked prior to starting employment
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General Inquiry
We are happy to accept applications for the right people even when we’re not hiring. Here are some example positions:
- Dispatcher
- Receiving / Deliveries
- Accounts Payable
- Accounts Receivable
- Customer Service Representative