HVAC Installer Helper / Apprentice

Clarion Home Services Grp.•Watertown, WI

6h•$18 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

Carew Heating & Air, a brand of Clarion Home Services Group, is hiring a full-time HVAC Install Helper to support lead foremen with residential and commercial HVAC installation work in Madison, Wisconsin, and the surrounding service region. The role is on-site and field-based, with daily travel to local job sites. It is scheduled Monday through Friday, with daily hours varying according to business demands; weekly hours may fluctuate with seasonal needs and project volume, up to 40 hours per week. Occasional overtime, evening, or weekend work may be required to meet operational deadlines. The helper assists with duct fabrication and installation, follows job-site instructions and safety protocols, tracks project materials and labor, and maintains a clean, organized, and safe work area. HVAC experience is preferred, but applicants with basic HVAC understanding, mechanical aptitude, and a strong willingness to learn are encouraged to apply. The position involves physically demanding field work, including lifting or carrying up to 50–75 pounds; bending, crawling, and kneeling in attics and crawlspaces; climbing and working from ladders; and working in hot, cold, dusty, or dirty conditions. Employees must be able to stand for an eight-hour shift and work for extended periods without excessive fatigue. Compensation is $18.00–$25.00 per hour. The position is hourly and non-exempt, eligible for overtime, and paid bi-weekly. Starting pay within the range depends on job-related factors such as skills, qualifications, professional experience, and internal equity. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, HSA and FSA options, a 401(k) with an employer match and immediate vesting, company-paid short- and long-term disability and basic life insurance, paid time off, six paid holidays, up to three floating holidays, tuition reimbursement, professional development assistance, and an Employee Assistance Program. The company also describes career-growth opportunities, training through its Interplay learning management system, safety programs, and team events.

Requirements

Basic HVAC understanding and a strong willingness to learn.
Valid driver’s license and an insurable driving record.
High integrity and a strong desire for continuous improvement.
Ability to pass a drug screen and background check.
Ability to lift and/or carry up to 50–75 pounds.
Ability to bend, crawl, and kneel in cramped spaces such as attics and crawlspaces.
Ability to climb and work from ladders.
Ability to work in hot, cold, dusty, or dirty environments.
Physical ability to stand for an eight-hour shift and work for extended periods without becoming overly fatigued.

Nice To Haves

HVAC experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist with duct fabrication and installation.
Follow precise instructions and adhere to job-site safety protocols.
Help track materials and labor for each project.
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
Travel daily to residential and commercial job sites throughout the local branch’s service region.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision plans, with HSA and FSA options.
401(k) plan with 100% immediate vesting on contributions and an employer match of 100% on the first 3% contributed and 50% on the next 2%, for up to a 4% total company match.
Company-paid short-term disability, long-term disability, and basic life insurance for the employee and qualifying spouse and children.
Paid time off.
Six paid holidays and up to three floating holidays.
Tuition reimbursement.
Professional development assistance.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Training through the Interplay Learning Management System.
Career growth and advancement opportunities across the company network.
Regular team events.
Overtime eligibility.