HVAC Install Apprentice

HVAC Install Apprentice

Guy Smith Home Services | Norfolk, VA

Learn the Trade from Experienced Installers—and Build a Career That Lasts

Starting a career in HVAC takes more than getting hired as a helper. You need hands-on training, experienced people willing to teach you, steady opportunities to practice your skills, and a company that gives you a clear path forward.

At Guy Smith Home Services, our HVAC Install Apprentices work alongside skilled Lead Installers while learning how residential heating and cooling systems are installed safely and correctly. You'll receive paid, on-the-job training, work with professional tools and equipment, and build practical experience on real residential installations.

This is an opportunity to learn a valuable trade with a company that wants to see you advance. As your skills, knowledge, and independence grow, you'll have opportunities to take on more responsibility and progress toward becoming an HVAC Installer and, eventually, a Lead Installer.

If you're mechanically inclined, dependable, and ready to learn from experienced professionals, Guy Smith Home Services can help you turn your work ethic into a rewarding skilled-trade career.

What You'll Do

• Assist Lead HVAC Installers with residential replacement and installation projects.
• Help remove old equipment and prepare jobsites for new systems.
• Stage, load, unload, and organize equipment, materials, tools, and supplies.
• Assist with installing furnaces, air conditioners, heat pumps, air handlers, mini-splits, thermostats, and indoor air quality equipment.
• Support ductwork modifications, refrigerant piping, drainage, venting, gas piping, wiring, and other system connections under supervision.
• Learn proper equipment startup, testing, charging, airflow verification, and commissioning procedures.
• Follow installation plans, manufacturer instructions, safety requirements, and company standards.
• Protect customers' homes and maintain clean, organized, and safe jobsites.
• Complete assigned job documentation and required photos using company software.
• Maintain tools, equipment, materials, and vehicle inventory.
• Communicate professionally with customers, Lead Installers, and office team members.
• Participate in required technical, safety, product, and customer service training.

What We're Looking For

• A strong interest in building a long-term HVAC career.
• Mechanical aptitude and comfort working with tools.
• Dependable attendance, punctuality, and a strong work ethic.
• Willingness to learn, accept coaching, and follow instructions.
• Ability to work effectively as part of an installation team.
• Professional attitude and respect for customers and their homes.
• HVAC, construction, maintenance, electrical, or mechanical experience is a plus but not required.
• Trade school or HVAC coursework is a plus.
• EPA certification is preferred but not required at the time of hire.
• Comfortable learning tablets, mobile applications, and field service software.
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
• Ability to lift equipment and work in attics, basements, crawl spaces, mechanical rooms, and outdoor conditions.

Why Work at Guy Smith Home Services?

• Paid, hands-on training with experienced HVAC installers
• Steady, year-round installation demand
• Clear advancement path toward HVAC Installer and Lead Installer roles
• Strong office, warehouse, and operational support
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Uniforms Provided
• Ongoing Paid Technical and Safety Training
• Access to professional tools, equipment, and installation resources
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• A professional environment that values quality, accountability, and teamwork

What Success Looks Like

Success in this role means showing up prepared, supporting your installation team, and steadily building the skills needed to complete quality HVAC work. You'll learn from experienced professionals, contribute to safe and professional jobsites, and take meaningful steps toward becoming a skilled HVAC Installer with Guy Smith Home Services.

$18 - $22 an hour