HVAC Trainee

Get Paid to Learn a High-Paying Trade from a Top-Notch HVAC Company!

Starting Base Pay: $19.00 - $22.00 / Hour | Paid Training | Open to All Experience LevelsAbout

At Southern Comfort Mechanical in Lewisville, TX, we operate like a family. We take pride in our strong brand reputation and operational stability, but our real strength is our supportive culture where everyone starts from the bottom, learns the trade step-by-step, and works their way up. We look for people who value this path and want to invest in themselves for the long haul.

We foster a growth-minded environment where mistakes are treated as learning opportunities, asking questions is encouraged, and experienced team members will walk you through any system you don't understand. When you join us, you are joining a close-knit team genuinely dedicated to your personal and professional success.

About the Role

The HVAC Trainee position is the launchpad for a rewarding, lifelong career in the skilled trades. Whether you are coming in with zero experience or bringing a bit of prior HVAC background, this role establishes your foundation by mastering the basics first-because skipping steps means missing critical skills.

You will bridge field operations, warehouse organization, and inventory management by staging equipment, picking up parts, delivering supplies to field technicians, and assisting installers on active jobs. As you ask questions, absorb knowledge like a sponge, and master core fundamentals-from zoning systems to control boards-you will earn greater responsibilities and be assigned more complex jobs as your trade skills grow.

What's In It for You

Compensation & Financial Growth

• Competitive Base Pay: $19.00 - $22.00 per hour starting base rate-substantially higher than standard general labor rates.
• Paid Hands-On Training & Overtime: Fully paid, structured training covering systems from the ground up, plus regular overtime opportunities.

Time Off & Benefits

• Paid Time Off (PTO): 40 hours of PTO in Year 1, increasing to 80 hours starting in Year 3. PTO accrues throughout the year and can be used as it accrues, with additional unpaid time off available as needed.
• Comprehensive Healthcare & Retirement: Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance coverage options, plus a 401(k) retirement savings plan.

Core Responsibilities

• Daily Prep & Staging: Interface daily with dispatch, management, and technicians to ensure required parts are staged, labeled, and ready for day-of installation.
• Parts & Supply Logistics: Pick up parts from supply houses and run materials directly to technicians on job sites across the area.
• Inventory Management: Maintain, organize, and adjust warehouse inventory levels for standard parts and equipment.
• Warranty Processing: Lead the weekly warranty parts process in tandem with dispatch.
• Field Support: Assist installers and service technicians in the field, learning system components hands-on step-by-step.
• Facility Maintenance: Maintain facility cleanliness, ensuring trash cans and dumpsters are emptied and keeping the yard completely free of metal, screws, and nails.
• Site Cleanup: Ensure trailers and job-site debris are collected and returned by the end of each day.
• Board & Inventory Tracking: Keep the equipment and parts board updated daily.
• Active Communication: Maintain active communication with the office, including checking in if stopped at any single location for more than 20 minutes.
• Team Alignment & Growth: Align weekly on priorities with the Service Lead and complete all assigned educational exercises.

Required & Preferred Experience

• Age Requirement: Must be 21 years of age or older (strictly required for company vehicle insurance eligibility).
• Driver's License: Valid driver's license with a clean Motor Vehicle Record (MVR).
• Experience Level: Open to candidates with zero prior experience as well as those bringing entry-level HVAC knowledge-we fully train and align everyone to our standards from day one.
• Versatile Backgrounds Welcome: Whether you have a background in sports coaching, logistics, delivery driving (Amazon, FedEx), warehouse operations, or entry-level automotive work, if you know how to absorb information and work hard, you can succeed here.
• Physical Stamina: Must be able to handle physical labor and challenging environments, including working in attic temperatures up to 140 degrees or higher.

Key Attributes for Success

• Curious & Growth-Oriented: Dedicated to learning why and how systems work; eager to ask questions whenever encountering something unfamiliar.
• "Sponge-Like" Absorption: Ability to listen, absorb training quickly, and apply foundational steps methodically without skipping the basics.
• Family-First Values: Respect for starting at the bottom, learning the trade patiently, and growing alongside a tight-knit team.
• Punctuality & Reliability: Dependable work ethic with a standard daily start time of 8:00 AM.
• Strong Communication Skills: Proactive, honest, and transparent communication with dispatchers, managers, and teammates.

Why Join Us?

If you want a true career, starting as an HVAC Trainee - not just another paycheck - Southern Comfort Mechanical is ready to invest in you. We will teach you a lifelong trade, support you every step of the way, and reward your growth as you build your career with our family. Apply today and get paid to build your future!

Southern Comfort Mechanical is an equal opportunity employer.