At D/E/F Services Group, Ltd we love to build. Since our inception in 1999, we have crafted our company to be the contractor of choice for design / build & general construction services in the fields of Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, HVAC, Low Voltage & Carpentry. Do you enjoy working with a team that likes to win? Do you want to learn, grow & build your value? Are you the type of person who takes responsibility? Are you consistent in your workmanship? Do you feel like you can do more? With our Core Values, D/E/F Services Group could be the place for you.

The effective and successful Heating & Cooling Journeyperson’s Apprentice at D/E/F Services Group, Ltd is committed to learning and understanding their craft with the goal of becoming a highly skilled and diversified Heating & Cooling Mechanical Journeyperson. The apprentice will watch, work with, and be directly accountable to the Heating & Cooling Journeyperson who is responsible for installing, maintaining and repairing various HVAC, and Piping components including air conditioning, warm air, and refrigeration systems.

The Heating & Cooling Journeyperson’s Apprentice must be registered with the State of Connecticut Office of Apprenticeship Training. To obtain a State of Connecticut D2 License an apprentice must complete 4,000 hours of on-the-job training, 432 hours of schooling, and pass a written exam upon completion.

First & Second Year Apprentices at D/E/F Services Group, Ltd will be required to watch, and learn basic electrical installation skills from an actively licensed Heating & Cooling D2 Journeyperson. Third- & Fourth-Year Heating & Cooling Journeyperson’s Apprentices will continue to learn, and self-perform various advanced tasks under the direct continued oversight of the Heating & Cooling D2 Journeyperson.

Licensed Heating & Journeypersons can have available career paths in field installation, service, estimating, field & site supervision, and project management.

The Value of One Benefits Package:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance with Employer Contribution
• Voluntary Ancillary Insurance Options such as Life Insurance, Short-Term, and Long-Term Disability
• D/E/F Days which provide 6 days off per year in additional to the 6 federally recognized holidays.
• Family Medical Leave & Paid Time-Off after accrual.
• Local & National Retailer Discounts

Essential Traits for Success:

• Perform general labor and clean-up as requested, or as needed
• Assemble, install, test, and maintain warm air systems, including air conditioning, refrigeration, etc.
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair malfunctioning systems, apparatus, and components, using test equipment and hand tools, measuring devices, etc.
• Inspect heating & cooling systems, equipment, and components to identify hazards, defects, and the need for repair to ensure compatibility and safety
• Use a variety of tools and equipment such as power construction equipment, measuring devices, aerial lifts, drills, and hand tools.
• Work from ladders, scaffolds, and roofs to install, maintain HVAC systems, piping, or other related equipment
• Pull pipe or tubing, inside designated partitions, walls, or other concealed or open areas, large tools, and be very comfortable working with your hands.
• Receive, properly store job site materials for effective job site coordination

Heating / Cooling Journeyperson’s Apprentice Qualifications & Skills:

• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail and able to consistently follow written processes and procedures
• Excellent mathematical skills are preferred
• Ability to read and understand blueprints
• Ability to stand, lift, maneuver weights that may exceed 50lbs.
• Strong verbal communication skills

Education, Licensing & Experience Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Active apprenticeship with current academic enrollment and completed OJT hours
• Current OSHA 10 Certification is preferred
• Active Driver’s License with reliable transportation.