HVAC Apprentice I

Apprentices, with appropriate training and supervision, will perform equipment maintenance and/or assist with service repairs. Performs all tasks maintaining personal safety and the safety of co-workers. Exercises reasonable care and use of tools and equipment. Documents work process hours and attends related training.

Responsibilities

• Works under general supervision to perform maintenance calls
• Performs routine precision tune-ups and maintenance on heating, air conditioning, ventilation, and refrigeration equipment as well as accessories in an accurate and timely manner
• Inspects and performs limited diagnostics on equipment to identify potential problems to prevent premature and unexpected breakdowns or callbacks
• Completes routine maintenance and equipment cleaning as needed or required
• Responsible for delivery and removal of parts and equipment needed to complete service work
• Assists the Service Technician in servicing heating, air conditioning, ventilation, and refrigeration equipment as well as accessories
• Using hand-held device records all required information on customer call; completes all forms and paperwork in a neat, timely, complete, and accurate manner
• If necessary, collects payment from customers
• Communicates with dispatch, while on duty, to ensure dispatcher has an accurate status report of activities and availability
• Responsible for delivery of excellent customer service and sustaining high levels of customer satisfaction
• Promotes products and services to the customer; calls Sales and Service Coordinator with specifics on replacement product sales leads generated from customer service visit
• Ensures company property, vehicles, and tools are being used, maintained, and properly accounted for
• Represents the company professionally, honestly, and ethically in all business matters and activities
• Follows standard procedures and process; ensures that the company vehicle is properly stocked
• Performs similar/other duties as needed or assigned

Health & Safety Responsibilities

• Reports any unsafe acts, conditions, and hazards to direct supervisor/manager immediately
• Reports any contravention of legislation or company policy, procedure, or program to direct supervisor/manager immediately
• Corrects substandard acts or conditions within area of control
• Uses and maintains appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) as prescribed by company program(s) or procedure(s)
• Never removes or renders ineffective safety guards, devices, or clothing prescribed to be in place or worn
• Complies with the general rules as prescribed by company program(s) procedure(s)
• Operates devices or equipment as prescribed by company program(s) or procedure(s)
• Participates in any safety initiatives, teams, or committees
• Reports all injuries or incidents as prescribed by company program(s) or procedure(s) immediately
• Provides input on developing safety initiatives and plans to eliminate exposures that could cause accidents
• Does not perform acts that may endanger the safety or well-being of others
• Does not engage in any pranks, contests, or rough boisterous behavior
• Works in compliance with applicable legislative requirements

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED with additional training and 0 to 2 years’ experience in HVAC with technical training certification preferred
• Must possess all valid licensing or certification as required by federal, state, provincial, or local governmental laws or regulations for the geographical work area
• EPA and safety certifications required
• Basic knowledge of the fundamentals of the operational functionality of heating, air conditioning, and ventilation equipment as well as related accessories
• Proficient mechanical aptitude and the ability to operate all necessary tools and equipment
• Basic skills in reading wiring diagrams and troubleshooting problems with electrical, refrigerant, and duct systems on air conditioning equipment
• Effective communication skills to communicate with customers and resolve customer issues, complaints, or concerns
• Effective and efficient time-management and organizational skills
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record
• Available to work flexible hours and on-call shifts as needed
• Experience performing basic maintenance work on HVAC equipment and related accessories is desirable
• Ability to stand and walk and to climb ladders and attic stairs and to maneuver in attics, basements, and crawl spaces to access HVAC units
• Ability to continually climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl
• Ability to work in a variety of environmental conditions, including but not limited to: hot, cold, outdoor, indoor, dry, humid, slippery surfaces, heights, and congested areas
• Ability to safely climb 300lb load capacity rated ladders with a 30lb tool belt
• Natural or corrected vision to see and focus for close, distance, peripheral vision with normal depth perception
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds and ability to lift and carry items weighing up to 30 pounds