HVAC Service Apprentice
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. Duties include assisting with on-site preventative maintenance, routine repair, and calibration after installation. The role requires using technical abilities to maintain systems, working in a team-based environment to share information and workload while ensuring customer satisfaction, and performing all duties in a safe manner at all times. Other duties as assigned are also part of the role. 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
- Availability for weekend and night work occasionally.
- Must be willing to relocate to another part of country once training is completed
- Local travel may be required
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.
- Flexibility to work overtime and weekends required.
- 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
Benefits
- tuition reimbursement
- medical, dental, and vision insurance
- prescription drug coverage
- 401(k) retirement plan
- short-term disability insurance
- 8 weeks paid birthing leave
- 2 weeks paid bonding leave
- life and long-term disability insurance
- 10 days paid time off
- 10 paid holidays
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
