Apprentice HVAC Service Technician

PremiStar • Waco, TX

71d

About The Position

The Service Apprentice reports to the Area Service Manager and is responsible for assisting in a range of refrigeration/HVAC jobs for industrial and commercial customers. Customer-based activities involved in this position require an individual who is decisive, tactful, dependable, and who possesses initiative and the ability to communicate well with all customer groups. The Service Apprentice must be able to assist in accurately diagnosing and efficiently accomplish a job to the mutual benefit of the customer and Capstone Mechanical. Job-related contact can occur with virtually all demographic groups, with most of the contacts being service customers, other Capstone Mechanical technicians, the Area Service Manager, and the Field Service Coordinator.

Requirements

• High school graduate and/or be enrolled in a post-secondary HVACR program of instruction of two or more years.
• Good verbal and reading skills, including the ability to read and apply manufacturers' instructions and to clearly communicate with commercial customers, suppliers, and other Capstone Mechanical employees.
• Physical ability to perform all duties noted above under the conditions, circumstances, and extreme weather conditions.
• Interest and initiative in maintaining and advancing HVACR skills through a combination of self-study, company training, manufacturers' workshops, and other professional development.
• Current Texas operator's license and the ability to operate all vehicles in the corporate fleet within 30 days of initial employment.
• Ability to work under pressures of time, a non-standard schedule, weather, customer needs, and backlog.
• Specialized knowledge to analyze and solve complex problems.
• Continuous, concentrated mental and visual effort to plan and perform complex work.
• Maintain a valid TDLR card.
• Possess a valid EPA card.

Responsibilities

• Serving as a member of the Service Department team which is organized to conduct HVACR servicing jobs promptly.
• Performing routine HVACR service activities with direct oversight or on-site assistance.
• Performing related duties as directed by the Area Service Manager.
• Assist in installation, inspection, maintenance, and repairs of refrigeration.
• Assist on installs and troubleshooting of specialized refrigeration equipment.
• Assist in brazing and soldering of refrigerant lines.
• Assist in charging and checking equipment refrigerant levels.
• Assist in performing pre-start up checks on equipment and adjusts as necessary.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• 401k with company match

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Specialty Trade Contractors
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees