HPP Service Technician App 2021 EX

DTE Energy • Melvindale, MI

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About The Position

The Service Technician Apprentice installs appliances such as water heaters, air conditioners, furnaces, and humidifiers, and establishes gas service incidental to appliance installation and operation. The role also involves piping and tubing work, appliance and meter installation or relocation, and service to residential and commercial appliances with hourly inputs below 400,000 BTU. Employees must demonstrate thorough knowledge of applicable rules and procedures and pass a subsequent examination on the classification’s duties. To qualify as a HPP Service Technician Apprentice, the employee must perform assigned duties for 180 days. After qualifying, an employee may advance to Service Technician after performing the classification’s duties for 60 months, including the 365-day qualification period, and receiving a qualified rating at the applicable semi-annual review.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, 3 to 5 years of demonstrated HVAC experience, completion of a DOT drug test, respirator fit test and satisfactory physical examination, passing a heating and cooling test, and a recommended rating on the Field Service Examination. Gas and HPP proficiency tests are required in Detroit.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• 3 to 5 years of demonstrated HVAC experience.
• Complete a DOT drug test, respirator fit test, and satisfactory physical examination.
• Pass a heating and cooling test.
• Receive a recommended rating on the Field Service Examination.
• Pass the required subsequent examination on duties within the classification.

Responsibilities

• Install water heaters, air conditioners, furnaces, humidifiers, and other required appliances, and establish gas service incidental to appliance installation and operation.
• Cut, thread, and connect piping and tubing incidental to repairs.
• Install or relocate appliances and meters.
• Start and relight residential and commercial appliances with hourly inputs below 400,000 BTU, including space-heating appliances.
• Adjust, convert, and repair residential and commercial appliances with hourly inputs below 400,000 BTU.
• Install parts when necessary and change, turn off, set, and remove meters except industrial meters, including space-heating meters.
• Demonstrate thorough knowledge of applicable rules and procedures.

What This Job Offers

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