APPRENTICE HVAC TECHNICIAN

About the role

Apollo Mechanical Contractors is a Native American-owned business founded in 1981 by owner Bruce Ratchford. We provide full mechanical services across the United States and internationally, employing over 2000 people and generating annual revenues exceeding $600 million.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Has successfully mastered all job duties and responsibilities of the Journeyman Mechanical HVAC Technician or equivalent experience.
• Serves as supervisor, code overseer, planner, and layout designer for the installation of equipment and piping systems for Plumbing, Mechanical, and HVAC systems.
• Reads and interprets mechanical, plumbing, electrical, and control drawings, blueprints, schematics, plumbing and mechanical code specifications for commercial mechanical and plumbing equipment and distribution piping installations.
• Per code requirement, performs math calculations necessary to properly size mechanical and plumbing piping.
• Displays an excellent working knowledge of mechanical refrigeration, hot water, chilled water, VRF/VRV, split system air conditioning, packaged rooftop equipment.
• Successfully troubleshoots, installs, repairs, or replaces refrigeration, hot water, chilled water, VRF/VRV, split system air conditioning, packaged rooftop equipment.
• Corrects piping, connections, and terminations on equipment as required. Troubleshoots and tests equipment, parts, and systems.
• Performs preventative and general maintenance and testing of HVAC and mechanical systems.
• Coordinates with other trades on jobsites, works independently, or collaborates as part of a team.
• Maintains workflow schedule to ensure productivity objectives are met.
• Communicates clearly with customers, fellow technicians, support staff, and supervisory personnel.
• Other duties, responsibilities, tasks, and special projects as assigned by management or ownership.

General Job Requirements

• Good knowledge of plumbing, mechanical, and HVAC code required.
• Operating knowledge of Microsoft Office Software and proficient with computers, iPads, and handheld devices such as smart phones, tablets, etc.
• Desire and ability to learn how to use and interpret Plumbing, Mechanical, and HVAC diagnostic and service equipment.
• Ability to work in diverse conditions including mechanical equipment rooms with exposure to noisy operating equipment, exposure to extreme weather conditions on rooftops, outside of buildings, and residences, crawlspaces, attics, and other types of confined spaces.
• Perform physical work that requires the regular use of fingers, hands, walking, stooping, and kneeling. Regularly lift or move up to 10lbs, frequently lift and/or move up to 50lbs, and occasionally lift and/or move more than 50lbs.
• Required to work from step ladders, extension ladders, or man lifts.
• Good work ethic and the desire to advance professionally and personally.
• Demonstrate good customer service skills, communication skills, mechanical aptitude, and common-sense judgment.
• Ability to maintain a positive, willing, and trainable attitude.
• Ability to get along with and work well with people on all levels.
• Work flexible hours and some overtime on occasion.
• Demonstrate a willingness to continue education through available company and industry training.

Skills and Qualifications

• Driver’s License
• EPA Type II or Universal
• Washington Mech 1 or 2 / Idaho Limited Energy

Education and Experience

• High school or equivalent (Required)
• Plumbing, Mechanical, and HVAC piping and equipment: 5 years (Required)
• HVAC Service Experience
• Experience in Commercial Services
• Customer Service Experience

Affirmative Action/EEO Statement

As an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer, Apollo Mechanical Contractors “Apollo” ensures that no applicant for employment or employee of Apollo is denied equal opportunity because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability (mental or physical), genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic of his or her relatives, friends, or associates.

Wage Range

$25.00-$40.00 an hour

Department

TRADE

Role

Apprentice HVAC Tech

Locations

Spokane Valley