Apprentice - HVAC

ColonialWebb Contractors Company; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Career development and progression

401(k) plan with company match

PTO and paid holidays

Medical, dental, life, vision and disability benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Employee referral incentives

Job summary

ColonialWebb Contractors Company is seeking an HVAC Apprentice in Chesapeake, Virginia, to work alongside Senior HVAC Technicians. This role offers a combination of hands-on experience and trade school attendance to achieve your HVAC Journeyman's license. Responsibilities include troubleshooting and maintaining complex HVAC systems. Candidates should have some experience in HVAC, knowledge of OSHA regulations, and excellent communication skills. This apprenticeship program provides a pathway to a rewarding career in HVAC service and repair.

Qualifications

• Current or previous work experience as a Helper or Apprentice servicing HVAC equipment preferred but not required.
• Initiative; self-motivated and a self-starter.
• Professional demeanor and positive, caring attitude.

Responsibilities

• Learn to troubleshoot, repair, and maintain complex heating and cooling systems.
• Diagnose causes of breakdowns and make necessary repairs.

Skills

Knowledge of OSHA safety regulations

Excellent communication skills

Customer service skills

Education

Completion of HVAC educational program

Job description

We are hiring an HVAC Apprentice to join our team in Hampton Roads. Our Apprentices work alongside our Senior HVAC Technicians to learn how to service, repair, and install complex commercial HVAC systems. In addition to on‑the‑job training, you will have the amazing opportunity to attend trade school to obtain your HVAC Journeyman's license. Our apprentice program combines on‑the‑job training with classroom instruction to help reinforce skills and gain knowledge. If you are eager to increase your HVAC knowledge and technical skills, we invite you to apply to join our ColonialWebb team! A great career is waiting for you.

Who we are

At ColonialWebb, we are deeply committed to our people, our culture, and the continued growth of our business. As a full‑service MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing) contractor, we pride ourselves on the quality and expertise of our teams, who work across a diverse range of specialties, including New Construction, Mechanical Service, Industrial Refrigeration, and Manufacturing. For over 50 years, we've been dedicated to delivering comprehensive solutions and unmatched service to our commercial customers, earning a reputation as a trusted contractor in the industry.

Perks of joining ColonialWebb

• Competitive wages
• Career development and progression
• 401(k) plan with company match
• PTO and paid holidays
• Excellent medical, dental, life, vision and disability benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee referral incentives

What you will do

• Learn to troubleshoot, repair, and maintain medium to large sized complex heating and cooling systems and associated control systems (rooftop units, heat pumps, DX systems, pneumatic and electrical control systems)
• Diagnose causes of breakdowns, test parts with appropriate instruments, disassemble and assemble parts, and make necessary repairs to equipment and related components

What we are looking for

• Current or previous work experience as a Helper or Apprentice servicing, repairing, and troubleshooting HVAC equipment (preferred, but not required)
• Completion of (or currently completing) an HVAC educational program (preferred, but not required)
• Knowledge of OSHA safety regulations
• Initiative; self‑motivated (driven), self‑starter
• Excellent communication and customer services skills
• Professional demeanor and positive, caring attitude

EOE M/W/Disability/Vets

We are an equal opportunity employer. Qualified minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.