HVAC / Sheet Metal Apprentice Installer

Job Description

Job Description

We’re Hiring: HVAC / Sheet Metal Apprentice Installer 

Location: Norristown, PA (Field-Based Role) | Pay Range: $18–$25/hour + Overtime | Full-Time

 

Company Overview

 

At Commercial Kitchen Ventilation, we install commercial HVAC and kitchen ventilation systems that have to work under inspection, under deadline, and under real-world use.

 

This is commercial construction work. Active job sites. Long days.

 

You’ll work on rooftops, ladders, lifts, and unfinished buildings across the region. Some days go sideways and need to be figured out in the field.

 

Small crew. Fast pace. It becomes obvious quickly who contributes and who doesn’t.

 

Position Summary

 

We’re hiring apprentice and level 1 installers to join our field team.

 

You’ll work alongside experienced mechanics and foremen installing commercial kitchen hoods, 

duct systems, exhaust fans, and related HVAC equipment.

 

You won’t spend six months standing around watching. You’ll be expected to learn fast, stay moving, and contribute early.

 

This is a production environment. Jobs have deadlines and crews are expected to keep pace.

 

Some days run short. Some run long. The job dictates the schedule.

 

What You’ll Get

 

• $18–$25/hour based on experience, reliability, and performance

• Regular overtime is part of the job

• Health Insurance, Retirement Plan, PTO, and Paid Holidays

• Direct exposure to experienced field leadership

• Clear path from apprentice to mechanic, lead installer, and foreman

 

What You’ll Do

 

• Install hoods, ductwork, fans, and support systems

• Work from ladders, lifts, rooftops, and active construction sites

• Use hand and power tools daily

• Keep jobs moving by staying prepared and paying attention to the work around you

 

What You’ll Bring

 

• Valid driver’s license

• Ability to handle physical work and long days

• Shows up consistently and finishes what they start

• Can take direction, adjust, and keep moving

 

Physical Requirements & Work Environment

 

This is active field work involving lifting, climbing, carrying material, overhead work, weather exposure, and unfinished job site conditions.

 

Final Word

 

This work isn’t for everyone. The pace is demanding and the expectations are real.

 

If you want to learn the trade and build real skills, apply.

 

Commercial Kitchen Ventilation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We hire based on performance, reliability, work ethic, and ability to contribute to the team.