Apprentice

Daikin Applied Americas•Elmhurst, IL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The HVAC Apprentice will assist in the maintenance of HVAC equipment to include repair and replace defective equipment, components, or wiring related to fan coils, water source heat pumps, applied air handling units, rooftop units, cooling towers, and condenser tubes. The HVAC Apprentice will also be responsible for inspecting equipment to identify potential problems to prevent premature and unexpected breakdowns or callbacks.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record
Required license and/or training card as required by local law

Nice To Haves

Experience in HVAC or related industry
Associate degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school, with a certificate in Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning
EPA approved Universal Technician Certification preferred
Current first aid / CPR card

Responsibilities

Assist in warranty service application including inspecting and testing systems to verify functionality related to fan coils, water source heat pumps, applied air handling units, rooftop units, cooling towers, and condenser tubes.
Assist in the rebuild of an HVAC unit.
Receive detailed direction while sharing the hands-on task responsibilities with Technicians II, III, and Lead.
Drive a company vehicle to and from jobsite.
Transport and maintain inventory of hand tools and necessary materials for job completion.
Record and report billing, inventory, timecards, technician tip reports, and other articles as required and in a timely manner.
Basic data entry and ability to navigate the use of email, internet, and word processing programs.
Demonstrate professionalism in appearance, verbal, and written communication.
Interact with customer by offering status reports of service before, during, and after each call.
Explain technical information to both technical and non-technical audience.
Participate in available training through regional technician trainers, and off-site learning modules.
Maintain all required certifications and continue to develop new skill sets.
Wear personal protective equipment when completing service tasks.
Complete jobsite hazard assessment prior to initiating service and adhere to Daikin Applied and customer safety policies and OSHA guidelines.