Apprentice HVAC

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt | Safety-Sensitive: Yes

About the Role

The employee may occasionally supervise a varying number of employees in the direction, coordination, and completion of assigned tasks.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Must clear all necessary criminal and vehicular background checks
• Must possess and maintain a current Oklahoma motor vehicle license
• Must be available for unscheduled, emergency call and provide a reasonable method of communication during such situations
• Currently licensed and in good standing as a Mechanical Apprentice with the Oklahoma State Department of Health Mechanical Division, City of Oklahoma City, City of Midwest City, and City of Del City
• Must attend a Refrigerant Certification class and apply for refrigerant certification within one (1) year from date of employment

Responsibilities

• Become proficient in the application of the International and BOCA Mechanical Codes, and all applicable state and local codes
• Regularly work in confined spaces above, below, and at ground level
• Regularly work in aerial bucket ladder or catwalk at heights not to exceed 100 feet
• Assist mechanical journeymen in the diagnosis, service, and installation of condensing units, compressors, unit furnaces, central units, and rooftop units
• Assist in the service and maintenance of ice machines, steam cookers, walk-in refrigeration units (low & high temp.), and milk boxes
• Assist certified technicians in the recovery of refrigerants
• Assist mechanical journeymen in the replacement of electric motors, starters, controllers, remote switches, etc.
• Assist mechanical journeymen in the maintenance, service, and operation of boiler and chilled water systems
• Assist in the brazing and soldering of similar and dissimilar metals
• Perform additional duties as assigned by immediate supervisor or above

Skills

• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos
• Ability to compose and write grammatically correct correspondence and memos
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with concrete variables in situations with limited standardization
• Ability to interpret instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, schedule, or blueprint form

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear
• Frequently required to stand, walk, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• Occasionally required to sit
• Must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus

Work Environment

• Regularly exposed to fumes or airborne particles
• Frequently works in high, precarious places and in outside weather conditions
• Frequently works near moving mechanical parts, extreme cold (including outdoors), extreme heat (including direct sunlight), risk of electrical shock, and vibration
• Noise level in the work environment varies from somewhat loud to extremely loud
• May be required to work at a different location in the event of a health crisis or disruptive situation that requires closing of school and/or office buildings

Supervisory Responsibilities

May occasionally supervise a varying number of employees in the overall direction, coordination, and completion of tasks as assigned.