HVAC Service Technician Apprentice

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work: Full-time, hourly position that is eligible for over-time.

Summary/Objective:

The HVAC Service Technician Apprentice will be part of a service team focusing on furnaces, boilers, and heat pump solutions.

Essential Functions:

We are looking for eager HVAC Apprentices who want to take their knowledge and apply it to the next level of industry experience! If you have the dedication and commitment to learn and perform the responsibilities below, then we would love to chat with you!

• Service and maintenance of high efficiency heating and cooling equipment, boilers, furnaces, central air and ductless mini splits along with domestic hot water.

• Learns and performs routine preventative maintenance, including servicing system cleaning and dealing with high CO and failed draft and spillage issues.

• Works with a senior technician and assists as needed.

• Completes paperwork and online closure of service calls.

• Obtains and maintains required certifications.

• Tests electrical safety circuits or components for continuity using electrical test equipment.

• Records as well as reports all faults, deficiencies, and other unusual occurrences as well as the time and materials expended on work orders.

• Tests pipe or tubing joints or connections for leaks using pressure gauge or soap and water solution.

• Recommends, develops and performs preventive general maintenance procedures including cleaning, power washing, vacuuming equipment, oiling parts and changing filters.

• Adjusts system controls, installs auxiliary components to heating and cooling equipment as well as connect electrical components.

• Installs and adjusts thermostats.

• Joins pipes or tubing to equipment for fuel, water or refrigerant source to form complete circuit or heating loops.

• Measures, cuts, threads or bends pipe or tubing using pipe fitter’s tools.

• Fabricates, assembles or installs duct work or chassis parts.

• Performs other tasks as required.

Competencies:

• Customer/client focus

• Teamwork Orientation

• Technical Capacity with heating and cooling systems

Required Experience:

• Limited industry experience & formal training from a HVAC Training Program

Additional Requirements:

• Universal EPA (preferred or attained within first 90 days of employment))

• Clean driver’s license and reliable transportation

Work Environment:

HVAC workers generally work indoors and outdoors in residential settings, sometimes in small confined spaces

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of the job, the employee is regularly required to stand, bend or kneel in confined spaces. The employee must be able to lift up to 60 pounds.

About HomeWorks Energy:

HomeWorks Energy is a trusted Mass Save partner, helping Massachusetts neighbors all over the state save energy and money at home. Our certified home energy experts have performed more than 200,000 Home Energy Assessments and we’re proud to be the largest Home Performance Contractor in Massachusetts, leading the region in energy efficiency. Be a part of a growing organization that is passionate about working together to save energy and reduce cost.

At HomeWorks Energy, we celebrate diversity, inclusion, and collaboration. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we do not discriminate against race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, or expression, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other applicable characteristics. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, skills, and experiences needed to successfully perform the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.