HVAC Installer Apprentice 1

Responsibilities

• Learn to use common hand tools and apply basic math and geometry.
• Support other apprentices, journeyman, and foremen on various projects.
• Follow instructions from foremen and supervisors to ensure tasks are completed efficiently.
• Keep the job site clean and well-organized.
• Handle the loading and unloading of materials, tools, and equipment.
• Ensure attention to detail and follow safety standards.
• Fuel and wash department vehicles.
• Gain essential skills to progress within the department.

Requirements

• Mechanically inclined with common hand tools (tape measure, power drills, levels, screwdrivers, etc.).
• Participate in our employer sponsored DOL HVAC Apprenticeship HVAC installation experience in the residential or commercial HVAC industry is a plus, not necessary.
• Able to work effectively with all personality types.
• Able to understand and carry out verbal and written instructions.
• Self-directed and can work independently.
• Valid driver’s license.

Preferred Requirements

• Measure, cut and install duct work and auxiliary components.
• Installation of mini splits, rooftop units, and furnaces.
• Braze parts to repair defective joints and leaks.
• Cut or drill holes in floors, walls, or roof to install equipment.
• Measure, cut, and thread pipe.
• Lockout tagout Blueprint reading.
• Mig welding Equipment experience: (Preferred).
• Aerial -lift Operation - Boom & Scissor Forklift Operation - Material Handling up to 5000# Chauffeur LIC/Med DOT Physical Trailer Loading and Securing of Material Rigging Requirements: Signal or verbally direct workers engaged in hoisting and moving loads to ensure safety of workers and materials.
• Utilize and understand the constraints of chains, synthetic, metal mesh, and wire rope slings.
• Use & recognize rigging hardware including hooks, shackles, wire rope clips, clamps, eye bolts, softeners and tag lines.
• Identifies common load configurations & positioning.
• Rigger 1 training – trains on above.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to ascend/descend ladders, scaffolds, stairs, and/or operate scissor/boom lifts while working at height.
• Work in permit & non-permit required confined spaces and in proximity to loud equipment.
• Must be able to lift and carry or otherwise move up to 50 pounds regularly/occasionally.
• Must be able to respond quickly to auditory alarms, visual signals, or other effective means to communicate hazards.
• Must be able to move safely over uneven terrain or in confined spaces.
• Must be able to work in cold/hot environments.
• Must be able to traverse irregular and steep terrain.