Service Technician - Oil Burner Apprentice
About The Position
The Service Technician Apprentice assists with installing and repairing residential and commercial propane and/or oil burner equipment and appliances while providing a high level of customer service. The role emphasizes protecting customer property, respecting customer confidentiality, and serving as a trusted advisor. Technicians are expected to be safety-focused, take pride in the quality of their work, and help provide customers with peace of mind. The position includes paid training and opportunities for growth. Apprentices must have successfully completed an oil burner training course or CETP program. A high school diploma or equivalent is required; technical school training is preferred. Applicable licensing is necessary where required, propane technicians must hold applicable CETP certification, and all technicians must pass a pre-employment physical and hold a valid driver’s license with a record that meets company standards.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Successful completion of an oil burner training course or CETP program for apprentices.
- Apprentice, Journeyman, or Master designation licensing where required by the state.
- Applicable propane CETP certification for propane technicians.
- Ability to pass a pre-employment physical.
- Valid motor vehicle driver’s license and a driving record that meets company standards.
Nice To Haves
- Technical school training.
Responsibilities
- Install, troubleshoot, and repair oil and/or propane heating systems in accordance with applicable codes, safety regulations, and company policies.
- Perform efficiency tests, tune-ups, and contract service inspections.
- Perform work safely and accurately to prevent callbacks and reduce liability.
- Provide neat, timely, safe, and courteous service, maintaining a clean uniform and professional appearance.
- Promote company products and services and advise customers on options suited to their needs.
- Maintain an orderly service vehicle and ensure tools and equipment are in safe operating condition.
- Record and report parts and labor for service calls promptly and according to company procedures.
- Maintain and track parts inventories in the service vehicle.
- Participate in night and weekend on-call schedules as necessary.
- Report accidents, spills, and liability claims.
- For propane technicians, perform propane Gas-check inspections according to applicable codes and company policy without supervision.
Benefits
- Health insurance, with premiums as low as $6.41 for full-time employees.
- Dental insurance.
- Vision insurance.
- Company-provided life insurance.
- Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
- 401(k) plan with company match.
- Paid time off.
- 10 paid holidays.
- Tuition reimbursement for employees.
- Scholarships and grants for employees’ children.
- Discounts on company products and services.
- Work uniform.
- Boot and prescription safety-glasses allowance.
- Paid training at the company’s state-of-the-art institute.
- Opportunity for growth.
- Weekly pay.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
