HVAC Service Apprentice

Lennox International • Providence, RI

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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 entry-level role is intended for someone seeking to begin and develop a career in HVAC service. The apprentice performs field activities supporting installation, maintenance, and service of commercial heating, ventilating, and air conditioning systems. Work is often performed independently, including on commercial rooftop units, and may involve local travel. The role requires flexibility for overtime, weekends, and occasional night work, as well as willingness to relocate elsewhere in the country after training is completed.

The role is hourly and non-exempt, with an annual salary range of $35,000–$45,000. Starting compensation may vary based on geography or market and the successful candidate’s tenure, performance, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications. Employees are not eligible for a bonus but may earn overtime for hours over 40 in a week, or as otherwise required by state law. Benefits are subject to eligibility requirements and include tuition reimbursement, medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage, a 401(k) plan, short-term disability insurance, paid birthing and bonding leave, life and long-term disability insurance, paid time off, and paid holidays.

Lennox describes its culture as grounded in Integrity, Respect, and Excellence and states that it is committed to equal opportunity and to recruiting, developing, and retaining people from a wide range of backgrounds.

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 complete repairs and required paperwork.
• Ability to work independently and self-schedule.
• Self-motivation to complete assigned tasks within time constraints and ability to work with minimum supervision.
• Willingness to work overtime and weekends; occasional weekend and night work is required.
• Willingness to relocate to another part of the country after training is completed; local travel may be required.
• Ability to climb ladders and work at heights, including accessing rooftops with fixed or extension ladders.
• Ability to load and unload tools and equipment from a work van and get tools and equipment onto rooftops.
• Ability to lift occasionally up to 75 pounds; lift to shoulder and overhead occasionally up to 25 pounds; 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 a repetitive motion.

Nice To Haves

• HVAC trade school graduate; the posting strongly prefers a 3.5 GPA and excellent attendance.
• EPA Certification Type I and Type II or Universal.
• NATE certification.
• Hands-on HVAC experience.

Responsibilities

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

Benefits

• Company-paid vacation, personal days, and holidays.
• Company vehicle, phone, personal protective equipment, and uniforms provided.
• Ongoing training and development with nationwide opportunities.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Prescription drug coverage.
• 401(k) retirement plan with matching.
• Short-term disability insurance.
• Eight weeks of paid birthing leave.
• 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 requirements.
• Overtime pay when working more than 40 hours in a week or as otherwise required by state law.
• Health and wellness benefits, perks and discounts, pet insurance, and free subscriptions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED