HVAC Technician Apprentice

ERG is a research and consulting firm that provides a wide range of support to federal, state, and commercial clients. We offer multidisciplinary teams with nationally recognized skills in engineering, science, economics, public health, informational technology, and communications. We hire people with the best minds and then provide them with a vibrant and flexible environment in which to develop their careers.

About the role

ERG is seeking an HVAC Technician Apprentice to support facilities maintenance and HVAC projects at the Naval Support Facility (NSF) Indian Head in Indian Head, Maryland. This full-time position is an excellent opportunity for an individual beginning their HVAC career and eager to gain hands-on experience working alongside experienced technicians.

Responsibilities

• Assist experienced HVAC technicians with the installation, maintenance, and repair of commercial heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems
• Perform preventive maintenance on HVAC equipment, including changing filters, cleaning coils, lubricating moving parts, and inspecting system components
• Assist with troubleshooting mechanical, electrical, and low-voltage control issues under the supervision of senior technicians
• Learn to service a variety of commercial HVAC equipment, including chillers, boilers, water source heat pumps, cooling towers, package rooftop units, split systems, pumps, VAV boxes, and building automation controls
• Support routine inspections of HVAC equipment to identify maintenance needs and report findings
• Respond to service calls and assist with corrective maintenance and emergency repairs as directed
• Assist with maintaining equipment inventory and keeping work areas clean and organized
• Follow all applicable safety requirements, including OSHA regulations and site-specific procedures

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required
• Enrollment in or completion of an HVAC trade school, apprenticeship program, or technical training preferred
• 0-2 years of HVAC or mechanical maintenance experience
• EPA Section 608 Refrigerant Certification (or ability to obtain shortly after hire) preferred
• Strong mechanical aptitude and eagerness to learn
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Must be a U.S. citizen, as this position is not eligible for Limited Access Authorizations
• Must currently hold or be able to obtain a Department of Defense Secret-level security clearance

Physical Demands

• This position requires lifting objects weighing up to 100 pounds
• Work may be performed in areas where potentially harmful physical and chemical agents are present (e.g., fumes, noise, dust, heat, ionizing and non-ionizing radiation and chemicals)
• Must be able to perform work above shoulder level, including reaching, lifting, and manipulating tools and materials overhead
• Must be able to stand, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, climb, and reach during shifts
• Must be able to use carts, dollies, hand trucks, and other gear to move items
• Must be able to safely climb and descend ladders, stairways, scaffolding, and elevated work platforms and perform work at heights up to and exceeding 30 feet (where applicable)
• This position will require a pre-employment physical exam
• You may be required to participate in medical surveillance programs
• Employees must maintain the ability to safely perform these essential functions, with or without reasonable accommodation, as a condition of employment

Benefits

• Health and dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability
• Educational benefits
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Generous 401k plan
• Profit sharing
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 11-20 paid vacation days per year
• 10 paid holidays per year
• 56 hours or more of sick leave per year (based on the state you work in, pro-rated for part-time)