HVAC Service Apprentice

Lennox International•Morton, IL

12d•$36,000 - $45,000•Onsite

About The Position

This is an entry-level opportunity for an individual looking to jump-start their career. This technician performs field activities associated with supporting the installation, maintenance, and servicing of heating, ventilating, and air conditioning systems for commercial customers. The role involves assisting with on-site preventative maintenance, routine repair, and calibration after installation, using technical abilities to maintain systems, and working in a team-based environment to share information and workload while ensuring customer satisfaction. Safety is paramount, and technicians must work in a safe manner daily and ensure all safety measures are taken at all times. Other duties may be assigned, and flexibility to work overtime and weekends is required.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED equivalent
1+ years in mechanical support role, some hands on HVAC experience preferred
EPA Certification- Type I & Type II or Universal Preferred
Valid Driver’s License and acceptable driving record
Ability to climb ladders
Moderate lifting (up to 90 pounds)
Technical aptitude to perform maintenance, service, and troubleshoot equipment
Excellent Customer Service Skills
Good Electrical and Mechanical Diagnostic Skills
Ability to complete repairs and required paperwork
Ability to work independently and self-schedule
Self-motivated to complete assigned tasks within time constraints
Driven to succeed and able to work with minimum supervision
Must be willing to relocate to another part of country once training is completed
Local travel may be required
Technicians must be able to safely work at heights
Technicians must be able to safely load and unload tools/equipment from work van
Technicians must be able to safely lift occasionally up to 75lbs.
Technicians must be able to safely lift to shoulder and overhead occasionally up to 25 lbs.
Technicians must be able to safely push/pull wheeled cart up to 150 lbs.
Technicians must be able to safely climb ladder up to roof height
Technicians must be able to safely extend reach overhead in a repetitive motion.
Technicians must be able to safely perform manual tandem lifting load up to 125 lbs

Nice To Haves

HVAC Trade school graduate strongly preferred achieving 3.5 GPA and excellent attendance
NATE certification a plus

Responsibilities

Assist with on-site preventative maintenance, routine repair and calibration after installation.
Uses technical abilities to maintain systems.
Works in a team-based environment to share information and workload while ensuring customer satisfaction.
Must work in a safe manner on a daily basis and ensure that all safety measures are taken at all times.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Technicians install, repair, and perform preventative maintenance on commercial, rooftop HVAC units.
Get themselves and necessary tools/equipment onto the rooftop – typically via fixed/extension ladder
Work at heights
Load and unload tools/equipment from work van
Lifting occasionally up to 75lbs.
Lifting to shoulder and overhead occasionally up to 25 lbs.
Push/pull wheeled cart up to 150 lbs.
Climb ladder up to roof height
Extend reach overhead in a repetitive motion.
Manual tandem lifting load up to 125 lbs