What are the responsibilities and job description for the Apprentice position at Daikin Applied Americas?
About Thermosystems
Founded in 2000, Thermosystems, a member of the Daikin group, is a manufacturer’s representative specializing in commercial heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) products and controls. Our mission is to be the trusted partner behind complete HVAC solutions, bringing the expertise and guidance our customers deserve—because better buildings start with better partners.
Headquartered in Elmhurst, Illinois, we operate offices in Elmhurst, Romeoville, Peoria, Chicago, the Quad Cities, and Des Moines. Our organization includes dedicated equipment, solutions, and service sales teams, along with a comprehensive parts and full-service department to support the products we represent.
If you want to learn more about Thermosystems, visit us at www.thermohvac.com today!
Location: Elmhurst, IL
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
Must have:
Founded in 2000, Thermosystems, a member of the Daikin group, is a manufacturer’s representative specializing in commercial heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) products and controls. Our mission is to be the trusted partner behind complete HVAC solutions, bringing the expertise and guidance our customers deserve—because better buildings start with better partners.
Headquartered in Elmhurst, Illinois, we operate offices in Elmhurst, Romeoville, Peoria, Chicago, the Quad Cities, and Des Moines. Our organization includes dedicated equipment, solutions, and service sales teams, along with a comprehensive parts and full-service department to support the products we represent.
If you want to learn more about Thermosystems, visit us at www.thermohvac.com today!
Location: Elmhurst, IL
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.
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
- 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