HVAC/R Apprentice

HVAC/R Apprentice

Cranston, RI 02910

Overview

Salary Range $24.00 - $26.00 Hourly Position Type Full Time Job Shift Day Education Level High School Travel Percentage Road Warrior Category Coldmasters

Description

As an HVAC/R Apprentice, you will gain experience in servicing and installing HVAC systems including rooftop units, gas heating systems, split systems, heat pumps, variable refrigerant flow systems, mini split systems, exhaust fans, energy recovery ventilators, makeup air units, chillers, boilers, hydronic pumps, and more.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Work towards becoming a licensed technician.
• Attend required classes as required by Rhode Island.
• Assist Journeymen technician and foreman.
• Refrigeration experience is a plus.
• Experience with control systems is a plus.
• Willingness to learn new systems.
• Excellent communication skills & customer relations.
• Safety on the jobsite at all times.
• Other duties as assigned

Work Environment:

This position requires the employee to work both inside and outside. The employee may be subject to loud noises and hot and cold temperatures while on work site. May occasionally walk on slippery or uneven surfaces. Will climb ladders and stairs every day.

Positions Type and Expected hours of Work:

Workday is based on 8-hour day between the hours of 7am and 4pm, Monday through Friday. Overtime will be available and work during nights and weekends will be required.

Travel: Travel is required throughout Rhode Island and Massachusetts

Physical Demands:

• Lifting under and over 40 lbs.
• Stooping, walking, standing, bending, reaching, pulling and pushing
• Outside work
• Driving
• Climbing stairs
• Climbing Ladders
• Clarity of vision at both over 20 feet and under 20 inches
• Able to judge depth, have a good field of vision, and identify and distinguish colors
• Answer phone
• Precision Type work
• Dusty Environment
• Navigate uneven terrain
• Reading, typing and computer input

Qualifications

• HVAC: 1 year (Preferred)
• High school or equivalent (Preferred)
• EPA Type II (Preferred)
• Driver's License (Preferred)