HVAC Service Apprentice

Lennox International•Huntsville, AL

6d•$33,000 - $41,000

About The Position

Lennox National Account Services (NAS), a wholly owned subsidiary of Lennox International, provides commercial HVAC maintenance and service across the United States. This is an entry-level opportunity for someone seeking to begin and develop a career in the HVAC industry. The technician performs field work supporting installation, maintenance, and service of heating, ventilating, and air conditioning systems for commercial customers. Work may be performed independently and as part of a team, with a focus on safe work practices and customer satisfaction. The role is hourly and non-exempt, with a stated annual salary range of $33,000–$41,000. The position is not eligible for a bonus, but overtime is paid when employees work more than 40 hours in a week or as required by law. Overtime and occasional weekend and night work may be required. Local travel may be required, and employees must be willing to relocate to another part of the country after training. The company provides training and development, with a company vehicle available after training and successful graduation from the leveling class, along with a phone, personal protective equipment, and uniforms. Benefits, subject to eligibility, include tuition reimbursement; medical, dental, and vision insurance; prescription drug coverage; a 401(k) retirement plan; short-term disability insurance; life and long-term disability insurance; eight weeks of paid birthing leave; two weeks of paid bonding leave; and, depending on hire date, up to 10 days of paid time off and 10 paid holidays.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
At least 1 year in a mechanical support role; some hands-on HVAC experience is preferred.
Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.
Technical aptitude to perform equipment maintenance, service, and troubleshooting.
Excellent customer service skills.
Good electrical and mechanical diagnostic skills.
Ability to work independently and self-schedule.
Self-motivation to complete assigned tasks within time constraints and ability to work with minimal supervision.
Flexibility to work overtime and weekends; occasional weekend and night work availability.
Willingness to relocate to another part of the country after training.
Ability to climb ladders and work at heights, including accessing rooftops by fixed or extension ladder.
Ability to load and unload tools and equipment from a work van.
Physical ability to lift occasionally up to 75 pounds, lift occasionally up to 25 pounds to shoulder or overhead height, push or pull a wheeled cart up to 150 pounds, manually tandem-lift loads up to 125 pounds, and repeatedly extend reach overhead.

Nice To Haves

HVAC trade school graduation is strongly preferred, with a 3.5 GPA and excellent attendance.
EPA Type I and Type II or Universal certification preferred.
NATE certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

Assist with on-site preventive maintenance, routine repair, and calibration after installation.
Use technical abilities to maintain HVAC systems.
Work in a team-based environment to share information and workload while ensuring customer satisfaction.
Work safely and ensure safety measures are followed at all times.
Install, repair, and perform preventive maintenance on commercial rooftop HVAC units.
Complete repairs and required paperwork.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Competitive pay with weekly payroll.
Overtime opportunities to increase earnings.
Company-paid vacation, personal days, and holidays.
Company vehicle after training and successful graduation from the leveling class.
Company-provided phone, personal protective equipment, and uniforms.
Ongoing training and development with nationwide opportunities.
Tuition reimbursement.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Prescription drug coverage.
401(k) retirement plan with matching contributions.
Short-term disability insurance.
Eight weeks of paid birthing leave and two weeks of paid bonding leave.
Life and long-term disability insurance.
Up to 10 days of paid time off and 10 paid holidays, subject to hire date and eligibility.
Pet insurance, perks and discounts, free subscriptions, and health and wellness benefits are mentioned; availability may vary by position.