3rd Year HVAC Apprentice — Hands-On Commercial Service

ABM Industries; Cumming (GA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

ABM Industries is seeking a motivated HVAC 3rd Year Apprentice to support commercial and industrial HVAC work across the Atlanta metro market. You will assist journeyman technicians and project leaders, gaining hands-on experience in maintenance, inspections, and safe execution.

The role emphasizes developing skills while following safety regulations and ABM/site procedures, with opportunities to advance toward journeyman status across diverse facilities.

Qualifications

• Active 3rd year HVAC apprenticeship status or equivalent in a recognized program.
• 2+ years of hands-on HVAC, mechanical, facilities maintenance, or related trade experience.
• Basic knowledge of commercial HVAC systems, tools, safety practices, and troubleshooting methods.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preventive maintenance and basic corrective maintenance on commercial and industrial HVAC systems.
• Support work on RTUs, AHUs, split systems, heat pumps, fan coils, VAVs, exhaust fans, pumps, condensers, and related equipment.
• Assist journeyman technicians with BAS/BMS checks, controls troubleshooting, equipment startup, and other HVAC systems as assigned.
• Perform equipment inspections, filter changes, belt replacements, coil cleaning, drain checks, basic electrical checks, and general HVAC maintenance tasks.
• Help identify equipment deficiencies and report findings to senior technicians or leadership.
• Follow safety procedures (LOTO, PPE, SDS) while working in commercial/industrial environments.

Skills

HVAC troubleshooting

Safety compliance

Basic mechanical aptitude

Documentation

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Active 3rd year HVAC apprenticeship

EPA 608 Certification (Preferred)

Tools

CMMS

BAS/BMS systems (Metasys/Johnson Controls)

Job description

ABM Industries is seeking a motivated HVAC 3rd Year Apprentice to support commercial and industrial HVAC work across the Atlanta metro market. You will assist journeyman technicians and project leaders, gaining hands-on experience in maintenance, inspections, and safe execution.

The role emphasizes developing skills while following safety regulations and ABM/site procedures, with opportunities to advance toward journeyman status across diverse facilities.