Apprentice Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• EPA CFC Universal certification required
• Graduation from HVAC trade school (must include transcript with resume for application to be considered)
• Two years of full-time experience in an institutional (college, university, hospital, etc.) setting preferred.
• One year apprentice level experience in electrical, plumbing, HVAC and/or structural trades preferred.
• Documented on-the-job experience using hand tools.
• Successful Background Check
• Valid PA Driver’s License
• Motor Vehicle Records (conducted annually)
• Fitness for duty assessment and pre-employment medical exam
• Pre-Employment Drug and Alcohol Screen
• PA Child Protection Clearances (Act 153)

Nice To Haves

• Additional experience in HVAC system and DDC installations preferred.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to manage challenging customers.

Responsibilities

• Adjust and repair pneumatic, electric, and electronic control HVAC components.
• Monitor and control HVAC equipment via computer interfaces.
• Requisition job parts and supplies.
• Inspect and monitor HVAC equipment including AHU’s, FCU’s, self-contained units, CRAC units and refrigeration equipment.
• Maintain and repair HVAC equipment as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Work outside during inclement conditions in a safe and effective manner.
• Read and interpret blueprints and specifications.
• Perform scheduled inspection and scheduled maintenance of HVAC equipment.
• Work in cooperation with other crafts, install new HVAC, refrigeration and associated control systems.
• Work effectively with other craft employees and deal with difficult people effectively.
• Understand the scope of the job assigned and communicate effectively with customers to ensure scope of work is understood.
• Move and work in confined spaces, up and down ladders and to work from ladders, scaffolding and bucket truck platform.
• Travel to jobs over a 100+ acre campus with many hills and stairs.
• Operate on and off-road vehicle or light trucks in support of assigned work.
• Lift 40 pounds from ground to overhead.
• Pass a physical exam for clearance to wear a respirator when working near hazardous environments.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical insurance
• Prescription insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Generous retirement savings program with employer contributions
• Tuition benefits
• Ample paid time off
• Observed holidays
• Life insurance
• Accidental death insurance
• Disability insurance
• Free Pittsburgh Regional Transit bus pass
• Access to Family Concierge Team
• Fitness center access