HVAC Service Apprentice
About the role
This is an entry level opportunity for that individual looking to jump start their career. NAS employees are our most important assets. They are productive, challenged, well trained, promoted, and well compensated. This technician performs field activities associated with supporting the installation, maintenance, and servicing of heating, ventilating and air conditioning systems for commercial customers.
Responsibilities
- Assist with on-site preventative maintenance, routine repair and calibration after installation.
- Uses technical abilities to maintain systems.
- Works in a team-based environment to share information and workload while ensuring customer satisfaction.
- Maintains a safe work environment on a daily basis and ensures all safety measures are taken at all times.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Flexibility to work overtime and weekends required.
Requirements
- High School diploma or GED equivalent
- HVAC Trade school graduate strongly preferred
- Achieving 3.5 GPA and excellent attendance
- 1+ years in mechanical support role, some hands on HVAC experience preferred
- EPA Certification- Type I & Type II or Universal Preferred
- NATE certification a plus
- Valid Driver’s License and acceptable driving record
- Ability to climb ladders
- Moderate lifting (up to 90 pounds)
- Technical aptitude to perform maintenance, service, and troubleshoot equipment
- Excellent Customer Service Skills
- Good Electrical and Mechanical Diagnostic Skills
- Ability to complete repairs and required paperwork
- Ability to work independently and self-schedule
- Self-motivated to complete assigned tasks within time constraints
- Driven to succeed and able to work with minimum supervision
- Availability for weekend and night work occasionally
- Local travel may be required
Qualifications
- Physical Requirements: Install, repair, and perform preventative maintenance on commercial, rooftop HVAC units. Must be able to safely get themselves and necessary tools/equipment onto the rooftop – typically via fixed/extension ladder. Work at heights, load and unload tools/equipment from work van, lift occasionally up to 75lbs, lift to shoulder and overhead occasionally up to 25 lbs, push/pull wheeled cart up to 150 lbs, climb ladder up to roof height, extend reach overhead in a repetitive motion, manual tandem lifting load up to 125 lbs.
Skills
- Technical aptitude to perform maintenance, service, and troubleshoot equipment
- Excellent Customer Service Skills
- Good Electrical and Mechanical Diagnostic Skills
- Ability to complete repairs and required paperwork
- Ability to work independently and self-schedule
- Self-motivated to complete assigned tasks within time constraints
- Driven to succeed and able to work with minimum supervision
Benefits
- Tuition reimbursement
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Prescription drug coverage
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Short-term disability insurance
- 8 weeks paid birthing leave
- 2 weeks paid bonding leave
- Life and long-term disability insurance
Pay
The salary range for this role and market is between $33,000 – $41,000 annually. Factors that may affect the starting salary include geography/market and the individual’s tenure, performance, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate. Employees in this role are not eligible for a bonus but do earn overtime when they work more than 40 hours in a week (or as otherwise required by state law).
Schedule
Depending on date of hire, and subject to applicable eligibility requirements, new employees in this role also receive up to: 10 days paid time off and 10 paid holidays.