HVAC Apprentice / Helper

HVAC Apprentice / Helper

Ambient Air Solutions | Bozeman, MT
Full-Time/Part-Time | Monday–Friday | Overtime Opportunities
Pay: $24–$29/hour, depending on experience

Good Attitude? Strong Work Ethic? Let’s Build Your Future.

Looking for hands-on work with a path to a career? Join Ambient Air Solutions as an HVAC Apprentice / Helper and learn to install heating and cooling systems in homes and businesses.

No HVAC experience required. Construction or hand-tool experience is helpful, but we’re looking for someone dependable, willing to learn, and ready to put in the effort.

Who We Are

Ambient Air Solutions is a locally owned heating and cooling company serving Bozeman and Helena. We’re a people-first company that values teamwork, professional growth, and a positive work environment.

With an in-house training facility and experienced teammates to learn from, we give you support and opportunities to build your skills.

Your Growth Plan

We want you to understand what you’re learning, what comes next, and how your progress can lead to more responsibility and higher pay.

• Build your foundation: Learn jobsite safety, tool use, material identification, customer care, and proper job preparation.
• Develop installation skills: Work alongside experienced technicians to learn equipment removal, ductwork, fittings, insulation, and installation procedures.
• Take on more responsibility: Complete assigned tasks with increasing independence while meeting our safety and quality standards.
• Work toward advancement: As your skills, reliability, and performance grow, work toward an HVAC Installer or Technician position.

Your development will include hands-on training, feedback, and skill reviews to identify your next goals. Advancement and pay increases are based on demonstrated skills, performance, and readiness for the next level.

What You’ll Do

• Assist technicians with heating and cooling installations and equipment replacements.
• Load, unload, and organize tools, equipment, and materials.
• Help remove old equipment and prepare work areas for installation.
• Assist with ductwork, fittings, insulation, and other tasks under supervision.
• Protect customers’ homes with drop cloths and keep work areas clean.
• Gather materials and help keep jobs moving efficiently.
• Keep company vehicles, tools, and shop areas clean and organized.
• Follow safety procedures and use required protective equipment.
• Treat customers, teammates, and their property with respect.

What We’re Looking For

• Reliable attendance and a willingness to show up ready to work.
• A positive attitude and the ability to take direction and apply feedback.
• A desire to learn, ask questions, and improve.
• Comfort working indoors and outdoors in Montana weather.
• Ability to perform physical job duties, including lifting and carrying materials, climbing ladders, kneeling, and working in confined spaces, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• A valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record for positions involving company driving.
• Previous construction, labor, or hand-tool experience is helpful, but not required.

What We Offer

• $24–$29/hour, depending on experience.
• Overtime opportunities.
• Paid medical insurance.
• Paid vacation and holidays.
• Company-provided uniforms.
• AFLAC, disability, and life insurance options.
• Up to a 3% IRA contribution.
• Hands-on training and opportunities for advancement.
• Company parties and a supportive team.

Benefits are subject to eligibility and company plan terms.

Ready to learn a trade and build your future? Click “Apply Now”—we’d love to meet you!

Pay: $24.00 - $29.00 per hour

Expected hours: 32.0 – 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• This position pays $24–$29 per hour, depending on experience. Does this range meet your expectations?
• Are you available to work in person in Bozeman, MT, Monday–Friday?
• Are you seeking full-time or part-time work? If part-time, what days and hours are you available?
• Do you have experience using hand tools or working in construction, installation, maintenance, or other hands-on work? Tell us briefly.
• This role involves physical work, ladders, confined spaces, and working outdoors. Can you perform these duties with or without reasonable accommodation?
• What interests you about learning HVAC, and what would you like to work toward as your skills grow?
• When would you be available to start?
• Do you have a valid driver’s license?
• As part of our hiring process, Ambient Air Solutions requires a background check after a conditional job offer. Would you be willing to complete this?

Work Location: In person