HVAC Apprentice

Cushman & Wakefield•Boston, MA

About The Position

The HVAC Apprentice is trained to repair and perform preventive maintenance on heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and related systems. The role performs entry-level repairs and preventive maintenance on plumbing and electrical equipment, as well as maintenance and service repairs on HVAC and other building systems as needed. The apprentice assists with installations, inspections, repairs, equipment monitoring, and building comfort requests while developing the skills needed to become an HVAC Technician. The position requires high school or technical/vocational school training and typically 1–3 years of related experience. The candidate should be interested in learning and advancing their HVAC knowledge, have mechanical and customer-service knowledge, be able to read and write sufficiently to complete paperwork and read schematics and blueprints, and follow oral and written instructions. Physical capabilities include finger and manual dexterity, near vision, and visualization.

Requirements

High school or technical/vocational school training.
Typically 1–3 years of related experience.
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.
Ability to read and write sufficiently to complete related paperwork and read schematic designs and blueprints.
Ability to maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, the traveling public, and tenants.
Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
Interest in learning and progressing in HVAC knowledge.
Finger dexterity to make coordinated movements to grasp, manipulate, or assemble small objects.
Near vision to see details at close range.
Visualization ability to imagine how objects will look when moved or rearranged.
Manual dexterity to quickly grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.

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 system repairs and service to improve efficiency, including changing filters, cleaning ducts, or refilling non-toxic refrigerants.
Assist with inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify causes of errors, problems, or defects.
Maintain HVAC equipment through the preventive maintenance program, including weekly and monthly inspections and record keeping.
Assist with installation of 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 with operating energy management and control systems to monitor and control facility space temperatures.
Respond to tenant requests to repair associated 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 HVAC equipment water treatment program.
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.
Perform other duties associated with achieving the requisite skills needed for an HVAC Technician.