What are the responsibilities and job description for the HVAC Top Tech Apprentice position at First Mate Heating & Cooling?
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Apply today to join First Mate Heating & Cooling — Kansas City's top home service company and the metro's fastest-growing HVAC team.
🛠️ Want to work with your hands?
👨🔧 Want a long-term skilled trade career?
💵 Want to earn a paycheck while you learn?
You're in the right place.
We are launching TOP TECH ACADEMY, our intensive apprenticeship program designed to turn motivated people into high-performing HVAC technicians and installers. No experience required — just a great attitude, reliability, and the willingness to learn.
For over 50 years, First Mate has served customers across Kansas City with honesty, craftsmanship, and world-class service. Demand is booming, and we're building our next generation of skilled professionals.
Why Choose First Mate Heating & Cooling?
Career Growth & Stability
Apply today to join First Mate Heating & Cooling — Kansas City's top home service company and the metro's fastest-growing HVAC team.
🛠️ Want to work with your hands?
👨🔧 Want a long-term skilled trade career?
💵 Want to earn a paycheck while you learn?
You're in the right place.
We are launching TOP TECH ACADEMY, our intensive apprenticeship program designed to turn motivated people into high-performing HVAC technicians and installers. No experience required — just a great attitude, reliability, and the willingness to learn.
For over 50 years, First Mate has served customers across Kansas City with honesty, craftsmanship, and world-class service. Demand is booming, and we're building our next generation of skilled professionals.
Why Choose First Mate Heating & Cooling?
Career Growth & Stability
- Clear paths to advance into Service Technician, Installer, or Sales roles
- Regular coaching, skill checkpoints, and performance support
- You are not a number; your work genuinely matters
- Leadership knows your name and invests in your success
- Paid health insurance
- Paid dental insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Paid time off and holidays
- Paid technical training (starting pay of $16 per hour) - classrooms, labs, and field ride-alongs
- Nexstar training access - world-class coaching in customer service and communication
- Weekly progress tracking and certifications
- Tool reimbursement program - we help you build your full kit
- Company-provided uniforms - polos, hats, t-shirts, sweaters
- Win-the-week bonuses
- Employee of the month awards
- Culture based on professionalism, respect, and teamwork
- Attend our classroom bootcamp on time and prepared
- Complete all training assignments, labs, and certifications
- Learn proper installation and service techniques
- Take pride in workmanship — quality matters
- Treat customers with respect and care
- Support field technicians on real jobs
- Demonstrate reliability, accountability, and a growth mindset
- Motivated individuals who want a long-term career
- People who enjoy working with their hands
- Strong communicators with a positive attitude
- Reliable, coachable, and eager to grow
- Valid driver's license clean driving record
- Ability to lift 50 lbs and work in attics/basements (typical HVAC environments)
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