Commercial HVAC Apprentice / Entry Level Technician

Job Description

Job Description

We’re Hiring: Commercial HVAC Apprentice / Entry Level Technician

Location: Norristown, PA | Pay Range: $18–$26/hour | Full-Time

Company Overview:

Commercial Kitchen Ventilation services commercial HVAC and kitchen ventilation systems in demanding environments throughout the tri-state area. We work on rooftop HVAC equipment, exhaust fans, make-up air systems, and airflow-related problems in active commercial environments.

We run lean, move fast, and expect effort from day one.

This isn’t a place to stand around and watch. If you show up ready to work, you’ll learn quickly. If you need constant supervision or motivation, this probably isn’t the right fit.

Position Summary:

We’re hiring an Entry-Level Commercial HVAC Technician — someone ready to learn, work, and earn their spot in the field.

You’ll work alongside experienced technicians supporting service calls across commercial kitchen ventilation and light commercial HVAC systems throughout the tri-state area.

The work is physical, fast-moving, and tied directly to keeping customer operations running.

What You’ll Get:

• $18–$26/hour based on experience, effort, and capability

• Advancement and pay increases tied to performance and capability

• Clear path into higher-level technician roles

• Health Insurance + Retirement Plan

• Paid Holidays + PTO

What You’ll Do:

• Assist with commercial HVAC and kitchen ventilation service calls and repairs

• Handle tools, materials, ladders, and jobsite setup/cleanup

• Follow direction from senior technicians and apply it in real time

• Learn commercial HVAC and ventilation diagnostics, repair, and troubleshooting fundamentals

• Maintain your tools, work area, and personal standards

What You’ll Bring:

• 0–2 years of HVAC, mechanical, or trade-related experience (school, co-op, or hands-on)

• Willingness to learn and take direction

• Reliable, coachable, and ready to work in demanding conditions

• Basic mechanical aptitude

• Ability to handle physical work in demanding conditions

• Comfortable working at heights, in bad weather, and during long days

Physical Requirements & Work Environment:

Work is performed in active commercial kitchens, rooftops, and mechanical spaces where downtime matters. Expect ladder work, rooftops, crawlspaces, weather exposure, lifting 50+ lbs, emergency service calls, and on-call work.

Schedules and job locations can shift based on service demand and emergency calls.

This is not a normal 9–5 role.

If you’re ready to learn a trade, take direction, and build real field skills — apply.

If you’re looking for predictable days and low expectations, this probably isn’t the right fit.

Commercial Kitchen Ventilation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We hire based on effort, attitude, and performance.