Apprentice HVAC Technician

Clarion Home Services Group; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k with Company Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Star City Heating & Cooling in Lincoln, NE is seeking an ambitious Apprentice HVAC Technician to join our team. You’ll learn a skilled trade, gain hands-on experience, and contribute to residential and light commercial installations and repairs.

Ideal candidates have 0–2 years of HVAC exposure, own basic hand tools, a valid driver’s license, and a willingness to learn. EPA Universal/Type 2 certification is preferred. We offer strong culture, benefits, and paid holidays.

Qualifications

• 0–2 years of residential HVAC experience or field helper welcome.
• EPA Universal / Type 2 Certification preferred.
• Own standard personal hand tools; basic gauges/meters provided if needed.
• Valid driver’s license and clean background screen required.

Responsibilities

• Help diagnose, repair, and install residential and light commercial HVAC systems with a lead technician.
• Shadow technicians to learn customer education, set expectations, and deliver top-tier service.
• Identify system enhancements, discuss options, and support company growth goals.
• Explain value of high-efficiency equipment and assist with startups and routine maintenance.
• Maintain communication with dispatch, managers, parts, and installation teams.
• Support coordination with other trades, vendors, and keep truck stocked.

Skills

Diagnose HVAC systems

Install HVAC systems

Client education

Tool familiarity

Education

Trade school graduate

Job description

Star City Heating & Cooling is looking for an ambitious Apprentice HVAC Technician to join our team in Lincoln, NE. If you want to thrive in a great culture, get paid to learn a skilled trade, and enjoy work again, then Join our team and become one of the best in the area.

We have been proudly serving Lincoln and the surrounding communities, providing our customers and teammates with nothing but the best. As a growing home service company, we are built on a "work hard, play hard" culture of respect and teamwork. If you take pride in your work and want to build a lasting career with an amazing team, we want to meet you!

What We Offer

• Great company culture that focuses on growth, teamwork, and respect, and we like to have fun too!
• Employee benefits start on the 1 st of the month following hire date.
  • Medical (3 affordable medical plans to choose from), Dental and Vision Insurance
  • Company Paid Benefits: Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, Life Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Optional Benefits: Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, Supplemental Medical Insurance, Pet Insurance, and ID & Legal Shield
• 401k with Company Match!
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off and 9 Paid Holidays
• Pay Range: $19-25 per hour based on experience

What You'll Do

• Help diagnose, repair, and install residential and light commercial HVAC systems alongside an experienced lead technician.
• Shadow lead technicians to learn how to educate customers on their systems, set clear expectations, and provide top-tier service.
• Learn how to identify system enhancements, provide accurate options, and contribute to company growth benchmarks.
• Understand how to explain the value of high-efficiency equipment to clients so they can make informed choices.
• Assist with basic startups and routine maintenance for residential HVAC equipment.
• Maintain open communication with dispatch, your manager, parts, and installation teams.
• Shadow coordination efforts with other service trades, contractors, and vendors as needed.
• Keep the company truck clean, organized, and properly stocked with parts and materials.
• Participate in morning meetings, trade shows, training programs, and retreats

What You Bring

• 0–2 years of residential HVAC experience (trade school graduates or field helpers welcome).
• EPA Universal / Type 2 Certification is preferred.
• Ownership of standard personal hand tools (specialty gauges/meters will be taught/provided).
• A valid driver’s license, a clean background/drug screen, and the desire to be better tomorrow than you are today

Physical Requirements And Work Environment

• Ability to frequently climb ladders, crawl into tight spaces (attics/crawlspaces), and stand or kneel for long periods.
• Comfortable working in non-climate-controlled environments and outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Capacity to lift, carry, and maneuver up to 50 lbs independently and heavier equipment with assistance.

If you take pride in your work and want to build a lasting career with an amazing team, we want to meet you.