Apprentice Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Must be a member of, or willing to join, the United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipe Fitting Industry of the United States and Canada, AFL-CIO.
• At least eight years of commercial and/or industrial mechanical troubleshooting experience in HVAC and industrial petrochemical or data center environments.
• Experience with rooftop units, pumps, fans, cooling towers, boilers, chillers, compressors, and plumbing.
• Ability to repair centrifugal compressors, steam turbines, screw chillers, and/or ammonia or hydrocarbon system components.
• Maintain ammonia and hydrocarbon safety training certification.
• Ability to install complete systems, including chillers, rooftop units, plumbing, and supporting mechanical systems.
• Experience with mechanical shaft alignment using dial indicators, lasers, or similar tools for pumps, fans, and compressors.
• Ability to use vibration equipment to troubleshoot drivelines.
• Ability to pass a knowledge examination assessing proficiencies.
• Universal EPA refrigerant license, applicable state or local licensing, and a valid driver's license.
• Attention to detail and interpersonal, digital, and written communication skills.
• Ability to provide customer quotes and participate in the Service Plus Rewards program.
• Self-starter with a desire to learn and apply knowledge on the job.
• Commitment to prioritizing safety.
• Willingness to enroll in HVAC product and sales-quoting training programs.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair, and provide aftermarket service for commercial HVAC systems and mechanical equipment.
• Perform maintenance, repair, and replacement services on commercial heating and cooling systems.
• Install complete systems, including chillers, rooftop units, plumbing, and supporting mechanical systems.
• Work on or alongside Journeymen in the repair of centrifugal, steam turbine, absorption, open-drive screw chiller, and ammonia systems.
• Provide customers with solutions to facility inefficiencies and resolve service-related issues.
• Recommend solutions to improve facility efficiency and provide customer quotes.
• Communicate customer problems, causes, and corrective actions through interpersonal, digital, and written communication.
• Work with local market mechanics, servicemen, and apprentices, and provide on-the-job training when necessary.
• Participate in the Service Plus Rewards program.
• Prioritize safety and maintain required ammonia and hydrocarbon safety training certification.
• Travel as needed to support branch customer activities, troubleshooting, installation, and repair.

Benefits

• Factory certification and training through the Service Technical Academy, with recognition, monetary rewards, and advancement opportunities.
• Incentive programs.
• Tools, uniforms, and a company vehicle.
• Union-provided benefits through a local labor union aligned with a collective bargaining agreement.