HVAC Apprentice

Surgery Partners Careers • Great Falls, MT

13h

About The Position

At the Great Falls Clinic Hospital, we pride ourselves on providing high quality care and exceptional service to our patients. Here you will find excellent nurse to patient ratios. This allows us to provide more personalized care and create stronger connections. You will discover a culture of teamwork, compassion, and an opportunity for professional growth. POSITION OVERVIEW: This apprenticeship is designed for individuals committed to building a career in HVAC within a healthcare setting, where system reliability directly impacts patient safety. Under the HVAC Field Technician the HVAC apprentice will perform a diverse range of tasks that evolve as their skills develop. Initially, apprentices focus on observation and basic support functions, gradually taking on more complex responsibilities under supervision. The structured progression ensures apprentices build competency systematically while contributing meaningfully to project completion. Apprentices will learn to measure and cut ductwork, pipe, and tubing to specifications using hand tools and power equipment. Precision becomes critical as apprentices advance, as improperly sized components can compromise system efficiency and require costly corrections. Apprentices will assist with routine maintenance tasks like filter changes, cleaning coils, and checking refrigerant levels. When repairs are needed, apprentices observe diagnostic procedures and help replace faulty components, learning to identify common failure patterns and their solutions. Assists HVAC Field Technician with installing, service, troubleshoot, repair, calibrate, replace and perform periodic maintenance and inspection on environmental control systems. Utilizing knowledge of refrigeration theory, control systems, pipe fitting, and structural layouts. Assists HVAC Field Technician and will learn to operate and maintain boilers and auxiliary equipment such as air compressors, electric generators and related equipment. Perform maintenance and preventative maintenance, operate and maintain all air conditioners, refrigerators, and freezers throughout medical center. Performs daily work orders that are assigned via the CMS Maintenance ticketing system or by Senior Director of Support Services. (i.e. replacing ceiling tiles, assists with departmental moves, groundskeeping). Performs weekly, monthly, and annual preventative maintenance tickets to be compliant with local, state, and federal regulations. (i.e. generator testing, inspecting fire life safety equipment, medical gas checks,)

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent, required.
• Valid Drivers License when driving any vehicle for work-related reasons.
• Strong mechanical aptitude
• Willingness to learn
• Basic troubleshooting skills
• Use of usual and customary equipment used to perform essential functions of the job

Responsibilities

• Measure and cut ductwork, pipe, and tubing to specifications using hand tools and power equipment.
• Assist with routine maintenance tasks like filter changes, cleaning coils, and checking refrigerant levels.
• Observe diagnostic procedures and help replace faulty components, learning to identify common failure patterns and their solutions.
• Assist HVAC Field Technician with installing, service, troubleshoot, repair, calibrate, replace and perform periodic maintenance and inspection on environmental control systems.
• Assist HVAC Field Technician and will learn to operate and maintain boilers and auxiliary equipment such as air compressors, electric generators and related equipment.
• Perform maintenance and preventative maintenance, operate and maintain all air conditioners, refrigerators, and freezers throughout medical center.
• Perform daily work orders that are assigned via the CMS Maintenance ticketing system or by Senior Director of Support Services. (i.e. replacing ceiling tiles, assists with departmental moves, groundskeeping).
• Perform weekly, monthly, and annual preventative maintenance tickets to be compliant with local, state, and federal regulations. (i.e. generator testing, inspecting fire life safety equipment, medical gas checks,)

What This Job Offers

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