HVAC Install Apprentice

JOB DESCRIPTION

Summary/Objective To assist with installs of heating and air conditioning systems, accessories, and ductwork to company standards while providing the customer with a high-quality experience. Works under the supervision and guidance of a senior level installer at all times.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work: This is a full time position. General business hours are Monday - Friday, 8a - 5p with some weeknights, weekends and evenings.

Required Qualifications

• Must pass drug and background screens
• Valid driver's license and insurable through company insurance carrier
• EPA Certified or obtain within 3 months of hire
• Able to communicate clearly in English both verbally and in writing
• Ability to work with tools used in the job in a safe manner

Preferred Qualifications

• Completion of HVAC training program

Essential Duties

• Maintains required levels of truck stock items
• Learn and properly recite company Mission, Vision and Value statements.
• Properly use safety equipment daily, to include but not limited to, gloves, back brace, lifting harness, safety glasses and continual observation of surroundings and team members
• Clean truck as needed, including exterior washing and interior cleanings. Vehicle should be kept free of trash, debris, unused food and drink. Vehicle interior should be swept free from excess dirt. Vehicle interior compartments should hold all tools and equipment, keeping floor area free from falling and/or rolling items
• Operate company vehicle following all Safety standards and applicable laws
• Follow instructions from supervisor in a timely manner
• Immediately report any problems with company tools or vehicles to the office
• Work well with customers, co-workers and other subcontractors
• Properly prepare the job site using drop cloths, moving furniture or obstructions and prepare surface areas using floor protectors
• Clean job site. Job site should be picked up and left in a condition better or equivalent to that as when we arrived. This includes moving all trash and debris, sweeping or vacuuming site, removing all tools, parts and equipment.
• Properly remove all install flexible ductwork per code
• Properly support ductwork per code
• Properly remove equipment per code
• Properly clean ductwork with duct cleaning machine
• Pick up parts, supplies and equipment from distributors in company vehicle as needed or required
• Other duties as assigned.

Competencies:

• Communication
• Job specific knowledge and skills for job level
• Technical/Professional skills and knowledge
• Continuous Learning and Professional Development
• Customer/Client focused
• Quality Oriented/Work Standards
• Safety Awareness
• Stress Tolerance

Supervisory Responsibility: None

Work Environment: Environment consists of extreme variations due to conditions, including but not limited to: heat, cold, wet, wind, sunlight, absence of light, insects, animals, mammals, reptiles and other conditions deemed by worksite.

Physical Demands: Reaching, bending, stooping, walking, sitting, crawling, squatting. Holding, carrying objects and lifting - including heavy objects such as equipment up to 300 pounds. Use of tools and equipment such as hand tools and ladders including extension ladders.

Achievements required to advance to Level 2 Install Technician

• Overall understanding of most replacement installations and basic refrigeration
• Complete installation of standard ductwork fittings: rectangular and round.
• Ability to set and reconnect air handlers and furnaces
• Knowledge and ability to wire and program most controls and thermostats
• Possess the required Maintenance Technician tool set
• EPA Certification
• Pass the NATE Support Technician exam
• 10 Accessories sold and/or $2,500 in accessory revenue generated
• 5 Maintenance Agreements sold/renewed
• Recommendation for advancement from Field Training Supervisor

This job description does not constitute a contract between employer and employee. Employer reserves the right to change the job description and may request employee to perform additional duties.