HVAC Apprentice

Cushman & Wakefield • Boston, MA

5d • $29 - $35

About The Position

The HVAC Apprentice is trained to repair and perform preventive maintenance on heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and related systems. The position performs entry-level repairs and preventive maintenance on plumbing and electrical equipment, HVAC systems, and other building systems as needed. The apprentice also supports equipment installation, seasonal tear-downs and rebuilds, building comfort and energy management, water treatment, and tenant service requests.

Requirements

• High school education or technical/vocational school training.
• Typically, 1–3 years of related experience.
• Read and write sufficiently to complete related paperwork and read schematic designs and blueprints.
• Maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, the traveling public, and tenants.
• Follow oral and written instructions.
• Mechanical knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
• Knowledge of customer and personal service principles and processes, including assessing customer needs, meeting service quality standards, and evaluating customer satisfaction.
• Interest in learning and progressing in HVAC knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Test electrical circuits or components for continuity using electrical test equipment.
• Wash coils and visually check equipment weekly.
• Repair or replace defective components or wiring.
• Assist with HVAC service and repairs to improve efficiency, including changing filters, cleaning ducts, and refilling non-toxic refrigerants.
• Inspect equipment, structures, or materials to identify the causes of errors, problems, or defects.
• Maintain HVAC equipment through the preventive maintenance program, including weekly and monthly inspections and record keeping.
• Assist with installing ductwork, refrigeration piping, air conditioning units, and exhaust equipment.
• Assist with repairs, preventive maintenance, seasonal tear-downs, and major rebuilds of chillers, boilers, air handlers, and other HVAC equipment.
• Assist in operating energy management and control systems to monitor and control facility space temperatures.
• Respond to tenant requests to repair building equipment.
• Perform water treatment and testing on closed- and open-loop systems.
• Repair and replace bathroom fixtures.
• Respond to occupant complaints about space comfort levels in a timely manner.
• Monitor the water treatment program for HVAC equipment.
• Review energy consumption reports to assess preventive maintenance effectiveness and suggest improvements or modifications.
• Analyze buildings and operations to determine optimum HVAC utilization.
• Ensure compliance with regulations relating to refrigerants.

Benefits

• Eligible employees may enroll in health, vision, and dental insurance programs.
• Flexible spending accounts and health savings accounts.
• Retirement savings plans.
• Life and disability insurance programs.
• Paid and unpaid time away from work.
• Competitive pay.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED