HVAC Service Apprentice

Lennox International • Knoxville, TN

12d • $29,000 - $38,000 • Onsite

About The Position

This is an entry level opportunity for an individual looking to jump start their career in the Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) industry. The technician performs field activities associated with supporting the installation, maintenance, and servicing of heating, ventilating and air conditioning systems for commercial customers. NAS is a major, national player in the Commercial Heating Ventilating and Air Conditioning (HVAC) maintenance and service industry with over 100 offices throughout the continental United States.

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
• 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
• 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.
• Flexibility to work overtime and weekends required.
• 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
• Extend reach overhead in a repetitive motion.

Benefits

• Competitive Pay with weekly payroll
• Overtime available to increase earnings potential.
• Company paid vacation, personal days & holidays.
• Company vehicle (after training is completed and successful graduation from leveling class), phone, PPE and uniforms provided.
• Ongoing training and development with nationwide opportunities
• matching 401(k)
• comprehensive health and wellness
• perks and discounts
• pet insurance
• free subscriptions
• 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

What This Job Offers

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