Heating and Cooling Apprentice

Job Description

Job Description

Heating & Cooling Apprentice

Des Moines, IA • Full-Time • $16.50 – $33.00/hr + Bonuses & Incentives

At Service Legends, you're not just starting a job - you're launching a career. We invest in you from day one with paid training, top-tier benefits, and a clear growth path to become a certified HVAC professional earning up to $100,000+ per year as a Lead Technician.

Here's what you'll enjoy right away:

• Starting Pay: $16.50–$33.00/hr (based on experience) + bonuses & incentives
• Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision insurance with company-paid life, short- & long-term disability
• Time Off: Up to 5 weeks PTO + 8 paid holidays
• Perks: Company vehicle (when field-ready), uniforms, employee discounts, and incentive trips
• Retirement: 401(k) with 4% company match
• Career Growth: Paid training, certifications, and advancement within a growing company

We're not your average home services company. Service Legends is a team of passionate, driven, and slightly quirky professionals dedicated to Legendary service in heating, cooling, plumbing, and electrical.

We believe:

• When you grow, we grow.
• Culture eats strategy for breakfast.
• Hard work should be rewarded, celebrated, and fun.

Our apprentices don't just learn a trade - they build confidence, leadership, and a lifelong career in one of the most in-demand industries in the country.

As an HVAC Apprentice, you'll learn hands-on from experienced technicians in the field while supporting clients with maintenance, repairs, and comfort solutions.

You'll learn how to:

• Perform maintenance on heating & cooling systems to prevent breakdowns
• Diagnose and repair system issues alongside senior technicians
• Communicate clearly with homeowners and present repair or replacement options

Required:

• High school diploma or GED
• Strong communication and customer service skills
• Mechanical aptitude and eagerness to learn
• Ability to use hand and power tools safely
• Positive attitude and team spirit

Preferred (but not required):

• 1+ year of HVAC or mechanical experience
• Basic sheet metal or IAQ knowledge
• NATE certification or related training
• Sales or client communication experience

• Ability to lift 50 lbs regularly (up to 150 lbs occasionally)
• Comfortable working indoors/outdoors, in attics, basements, or crawl spaces
• Able to stand, kneel, climb, and bend throughout the day
• Exposure to seasonal temperatures and moderate noise levels

All candidates must successfully complete a background check, drug screen, and reference verification prior to hire.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value diversity, inclusion, and respect in our workplace.

It is the policy of Service Legends, Inc. not to discriminate based on race, creed, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, sex, disability, religion, or age in its programs or employment practices.