HVAC Service Apprentice

Lennox International•Liberty, MO

2d•$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. The company has more than 100 offices and is expanding. This entry-level role is intended for someone looking to begin and develop a career in HVAC service. The technician performs field activities supporting the installation, maintenance, and servicing of heating, ventilating, and air-conditioning systems for commercial customers. The work includes assisting with preventative maintenance, routine repairs, and calibration after installation, and maintaining systems using technical skills. Technicians work in a team-based environment while supporting customer satisfaction and following safety measures. The role may involve working independently on commercial rooftop units, local travel, overtime, weekends, occasional night work, and relocation to another part of the country after training. The role is hourly and non-exempt, with an annual salary range of $33,000–$41,000. Overtime is paid when employees work more than 40 hours per week or as otherwise required by state law. Company vehicle, phone, PPE, and uniforms are provided after completion of training and successful graduation from the leveling class.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
At least 1 year in a mechanical support role.
Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.
Ability to climb ladders and work at heights.
Ability to load and unload tools and equipment from a work van and move equipment onto rooftops.
Ability to lift occasionally up to 75 pounds, lift up to 25 pounds to shoulder and overhead level, push or pull a wheeled cart up to 150 pounds, and perform manual tandem lifting of loads up to 125 pounds.
Ability to extend reach overhead in repetitive motion.
Technical aptitude to perform maintenance, service, and troubleshoot equipment.
Excellent customer service skills.
Good electrical and mechanical diagnostic skills.
Ability to work independently, self-schedule, and complete assigned tasks within time constraints with minimum supervision.
Flexibility to work overtime and weekends.
Availability for occasional weekend and night work.
Willingness to relocate to another part of the country after training is completed.

Nice To Haves

HVAC trade school graduate, strongly preferred, with a 3.5 GPA and excellent attendance.
Hands-on HVAC experience preferred.
EPA Certification—Type I and Type II or Universal preferred.
NATE certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

Assist with on-site preventative maintenance, routine repairs, 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.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Install, repair, and perform preventative maintenance on commercial rooftop HVAC units.
Complete repairs and required paperwork.

Benefits

Competitive pay with weekly payroll.
Overtime opportunities to increase earnings.
Company-paid vacation, personal days, and holidays.
Company vehicle, phone, PPE, and uniforms after training is completed and the employee successfully graduates from the leveling class.
Ongoing training and development with nationwide opportunities.
Matching 401(k) retirement plan.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Prescription drug coverage.
Short-term disability insurance.
Life and long-term disability insurance.
Eight weeks of paid birthing leave.
Two weeks of paid bonding leave.
Tuition reimbursement.
Up to 10 days of paid time off and 10 paid holidays, depending on date of hire and eligibility.