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1st Year Apprentice

Daikin Applied Americas
Elmhurst, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 12/10/2025 CLOSED ON 1/4/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the 1st Year Apprentice position at Daikin Applied Americas?

Join the world's largest HVAC company, named by Forbes as one of America's Best-In-State Employers 2025!

Why join the team?

  • Factory Certified Training, Refrigeration Certification or other professional on the job training in the HVAC Industry.
  • The opportunity to work on all types of commercial equipment and cutting-edge technologies such as Intelligent Equipment.
  • Daikin Applied provides technicians with laptops, mobile devices and other technologies.

The HVAC Apprentice will assist in the maintenance of HVAC equipment to include repair and replace defective equipment, components, or wiring related to fan coils, water source heat pumps, applied air handling units, rooftop units, cooling towers, and condenser tubes. The HVAC Apprentice will also be responsible for inspecting equipment to identify potential problems to prevent premature and unexpected breakdowns or callbacks.

What You Will Do

  • Assist in warranty service application including inspecting and testing systems to verify functionality related to fan coils, water source heat pumps, applied air handling units, rooftop units, cooling towers, and condenser tubes.
  • Assist in the rebuild of an HVAC unit. Receive detailed direction while sharing the hands-on task responsibilities with Technicians II, III, and Lead.
  • Drive a company vehicle to and from jobsite. Transport and maintain inventory of hand tools and necessary materials for job completion.
  • Record and report billing, inventory, timecards, technician tip reports, and other articles as required and in a timely manner
  • Basic data entry and ability to navigate the use of email, internet, and word processing programs.
  • Demonstrate professionalism in appearance, verbal, and written communication.
  • Interact with customer by offering status reports of service before, during, and after each call.
  • Explain technical information to both technical and non-technical audience.
  • Participate in available training through regional technician trainers, and off-site learning modules.
  • Maintain all required certifications and continue to develop new skill sets.
  • Wear personal protective equipment when completing service tasks.
  • Complete jobsite hazard assessment prior to initiating service and adhere to Daikin Applied and customer safety policies and OSHA guidelines.

Qualifications

Must have:

  • High school diploma or GED
  • Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record
  • Required license and/or training card as required by local law

Nice To Have

  • Experience in HVAC or related industry
  • Associate degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school, with a certificate in Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning
  • EPA approved Universal Technician Certification preferred
  • Current first aid / CPR card

If you're looking for an engaging career with growth opportunities in a supportive environment, you'll love a career at Daikin Applied!

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