Apprentice HVAC Installer

Comfort Systems USA; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Comfort Systems USA is seeking an Apprentice in HVAC Construction to perform all aspects of duct installation and assist with mechanical equipment installation. Candidates will progress from Apprentice I to II, handling duct fabrication, plan reading, and site support.

The role emphasizes reading plans, understanding the scope of work, and recognizing when changes or RFIs are required, with emphasis on safety and teamwork in a dynamic construction setting.

Qualifications

• Ability to read plans and perform takeoffs.
• Familiarity with scope of work and the contract.
• Identify when a change order or RFI is needed.

Responsibilities

• Perform entry-level duct installation.
• Assist with duct elevation math and set finish.
• Read plans and perform takeoffs.
• Support laborers and learn multiple trades.

Skills

Plan reading

Takeoffs

Contract knowledge

RFI/Change orders

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

As an Apprentice in HVAC Construction you will be performing all aspects of the duct installation process as well as assisting with Mechanical equipment installation.

Job functions and duties(other duties may be assigned)

Apprentice I-

General areas of performance:

• Entry level duct installation
• Duct elevation math
• Set Finish
• Entry level plan reading

Apprentice II-

• General duct fabrication (transitions & offsets)
• Help Install Mechanical equipment
• General duct fabrication (transitions & offsets)
• Operate Forklift and lifts and obtain necessary certifications
• Train level’s below

Must show competency in:

• Ability to read plans and do a take off
• Familiarity with Scope of work and the contract
• Identification when a change order or RFI is needed

Supervisory Responsibilities

May act as a coach and mentor for Laborer’s.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• HVAC Installation experience in both new construction and retrofit projects required

Language Skills

• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to write simple correspondence.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients and other employees of the organization.

Mathematical Skills

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.
• Ability to compute rates, ratios and percentages, as well as draw and interpret bar graphs.

Reasoning Ability

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Certificates, Licenses and Registrations

• Valid driver’s license

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee is regularly required to stand, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl.

The employee is regularly required to talk and hear.

The employee is frequently is required to walk, use hands and fingers to reach, feel, grasp and manipulate; and be able to reach with hands and arms.

The employee is occasionally required to sit.

The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds.

Specific vision abilities include the ability to see well up close and at a distance, the ability to distinguish colors, good peripheral vision and depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This position requires working outdoors, in mechanical/equipment rooms and in possible extreme weather conditions.

The employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and heavy equipment.

The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; outside weather conditions; risk of electrical shock (high voltage) and vibration.

The employee is occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals, extreme cold, and extreme heat.

The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Work Availability and Requirements

Flexibility to work overtime and weekends as required.