Compensation & Incentives:

• $20.00-$25.00 per hour depending on experience and qualifications.
• $500 Apprentice Hand-Tool Kit on Day 1.
• Up to $2,500 worth of cordless power tools in 1st year.
• $200 annual tool allowance program. 
• Discount on work boots.

How you’ll contribute to the team:

As an HVAC Apprentice, you will be enrolled in and participate in Howe’s state-registered apprenticeship program, T.E.K. (Technology, Experience, and Knowledge). Under the direction of the Foreman, you will assist in the installation and fabrication of sheet metal ducts, spiral ducts, roof top units, and other commercial HVAC equipment and projects according to plans. Each day and every job-site may be different, as you navigate installing auxiliary components to heating-cooling equipment such as registers, air ducts, blowers, dampers, and flues. You will also participate in a monthly Howe-facilitated classroom training where will learn how to read and understand blueprints, troubleshoot and resolve issues, and carry out additional assignments as directed. Apprentices also will learn the importance of maintaining their tools, repairing equipment, and keeping their work areas neat, clean, and free of debris.

What you’ll bring to the table:

To be successful in Howe’s T.E.K. apprenticeship, you’ll need to be mechanically inclined and able to follow directions closely. Good communication skills are key, as well as the ability to work unsupervised, and maintain a professional appearance always. Apprentices are also expected to drive to and from job sites as necessary, therefore a valid driver’s license is required.

How you’ll qualify:

Howe’s T.E.K. apprenticeship provides all the on-the-job and classroom training necessary to qualify you to become an HVAC Journeyman. No prior construction experience is required, but it is preferred. Apprentices must also demonstrate basic skills and knowledge of the trade, as well as a good understanding of materials and tools used in the industry. At a minimum, a high school diploma or equivalent is required.

What to expect in the field:

Working in the HVAC sheet metal industry can be physically demanding. As an HVAC Apprentice, you must have the physical strength to lift/carry/push/pull up to 50lbs, and have the balance, hand-eye coordination, and stamina necessary to complete jobs in various areas. Apprentices must also be able to work at height, on ladders or lifts, and in all weather conditions for prolonged periods of time.