What type of HVAC work often necessitates a criminal background check?

Service work in people's homes often necessitates a criminal background check due to the nature of the work involved. When HVAC technicians enter private residences, they are typically working within intimate spaces where customer trust and safety are paramount. Homeowners want reassurance that the technicians entering their homes are trustworthy individuals. This need for security is further amplified by concerns related to theft, personal safety, and the technician's ability to handle sensitive situations. Therefore, many companies implement background checks as a standard policy to help build customer confidence and ensure safety in residential service scenarios.

In contrast, commercial installations, warehouse installations, and even general maintenance work, while critical, generally do not involve the same level of personal trust issues that can arise when service personnel are in someone’s home. This makes the requirement for background checks less stringent in those contexts.