HVAC Apprentice

General Description

The HVAC Apprentice will assist with the preventative maintenance, installation and repair of HVAC equipment. Position requires that the individual be a self-starter, motived, attentive, and interact well with all levels of employees and building occupants. The Apprentice will have the opportunity to participate in a full New York State accredited apprenticeship program, which includes paid eduction.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Assist with preventive maintenance
• Must have a desire to learn.
• Gains experience working with and installing furnaces, air conditioning condensers, unit heaters, mini splits, heat pumps, and RTU installations.
• Assist HVAC Technicians on service calls via automated work order system, ability to be redirected as required, including responding to after-hours emergencies
• Executes an assignment to keep on track with “getting the job done” on time and within budget, while fully satisfying the clients’ needs
• Communicates clearly and effectively, avoids ambiguity and vagueness, adapts information to audience expertise and interests, and gathers and gives information to others in a timely manner
• Develops a knowledge of safety awareness, and utilizes tis in actions and results
• Performs other related tasks deemed necessary by supervisor

Minimum Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED
• Demonstrates desire to develop knowledge and skill of the operation and repair of all types of heating and ventilation systems
• Ability to work at various heights, work in changing temperatures, and lift, move, and/or carry heavy (up to 75 pound) objects
• Valid NYS Driver’s License
• Own transportation

Desired Skills & Knowledge

• Demonstrated mechanical skills
• Excellent communication skills (both written and oral)
• Excellent interpersonal skills

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must be able to lift 75 pounds and sit for long periods of time.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands to handle or feel items such as documents. The team member is occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a team member encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive. Employees will follow other instructions and perform other related duties as required.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.00 - $21.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Forced Air Furnace Maintenance: 2 years (Preferred)
• Mini Splits maintenance: 2 years (Preferred)
• Heat Pump Service: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person