Apprentice HVAC Service Technician

About the role

The Service Apprentice reports to the Area Service Manager and assists in a range of refrigeration/HVAC jobs for industrial and commercial customers. This role requires decisiveness, tact, dependability, initiative, and strong communication skills to interact effectively with customers, technicians, managers, and coordinators. Job-related contact spans diverse demographic groups, primarily service customers, Capstone Mechanical technicians, the Area Service Manager, and the Field Service Coordinator.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a member of the Service Department team to conduct HVACR servicing jobs promptly.
• Perform routine HVACR service activities with direct oversight or on-site assistance.
• Assist in installation, inspection, maintenance, and repairs of refrigeration and HVAC systems.
• Assist in troubleshooting specialized refrigeration equipment.
• Assist in brazing and soldering refrigerant lines.
• Assist in charging and checking equipment refrigerant levels.
• Perform pre-startup checks on equipment and make necessary adjustments.
• Perform related duties as directed by the Area Service Manager.

Qualifications

• High school graduate and/or enrolled in a post-secondary HVACR program of two or more years.
• Good verbal and reading skills, including the ability to read and apply manufacturers' instructions and communicate clearly with customers, suppliers, and colleagues.
• Physical ability to perform duties under varying conditions, including extreme weather.
• Interest and initiative in advancing HVACR skills through self-study, company training, manufacturers' workshops, and professional development.
• Current Texas operator's license and ability to operate all vehicles in the corporate fleet within 30 days of employment; must be insurable under Capstone Mechanical’s insurance policy.
• Ability to work under time pressures, non-standard schedules, weather constraints, customer needs, and backlog.
• Specialized knowledge to analyze and solve complex HVACR issues.
• Continuous, concentrated mental and visual effort to plan and perform complex work.
• Maintain a valid TDLR card and possess a valid EPA card.

Benefits

• Health, vision, and dental insurance.
• Life insurance.
• 401k with company match.

What we offer

• Work-life balance.
• Career advancement opportunities.
• A great manager and/or team.
• A compelling work culture.
• A sense of purpose.