Apprentice Pool Service Technician

Horizon Chemical LLC; Arden Hills (MN); On-site; USD 33,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Horizon Commercial Pools in Arden Hills, MN, offers a Registered Apprenticeship Program to train the next generation of Pool Service Technicians. No pool experience required; you’ll earn a paycheck and gain a nationally recognized credential while you learn.

As an apprentice, you’ll work alongside Journey-level Technicians on repairs, installations, renovations, and maintenance at real customer sites, with hands-on training, a paid wage progression, RTI hours, safety training, and a department

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; or currently pursuing.
• No prior pool, plumbing, or HVAC experience required; program builds skills from ground up.
• Must be 18+ years old.

Responsibilities

• Learn repairs, installations, renovations, and maintenance on real customer sites.
• Receive hands-on training toward a certified pool service technician trade.
• Work with experienced Journey-level Technicians and mentors.
• Follow safe operating procedures.

Skills

Willingness to learn

Strong work ethic

Coachability

Customer service

Teamwork

Time management

Attention to detail

Reliability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Pursuing diploma

Tools

Power tools

Specialty tools

Hand tools

Job description

Description

Are you ready to launch a career, not just find a job? Horizon Commercial Pools is now enrolling for our Registered Apprenticeship Program, training the next generation of Pool Service Technicians in Arden Hills, MN!

No pool experience? No problem. This program is built to take someone with the right attitude and work ethic and turn them into a skilled, certified Pool Service Technician — earning a paycheck and gaining a nationally recognized credential the entire time.

As an Apprentice, you’ll work alongside experienced Journey-level Technicians learning repairs, installations, renovations, and maintenance on real customer sites. Every day is hands‑on training toward a skilled trade you can build a career on.

Why join us? You’ll get paid to learn, work with the best in the business, and stay busy all year round — not just during the sunny summer months!

• Paid structured wage progression starting at $24/hour, increasing as you complete each stage of the program. (1st year $24.00, 2nd year $24.50 end wage $25.00.
• 288 hours of Related Technical Instruction (RTI) and 50 hours of Safety training both delivered in-house and in partnership with industry recognized vendors.
• Nationally recognized Journeyworker credential issued by the U.S. Department of Labor upon successful completion.
• Dedicated mentor and structured skill checkpoints throughout the program.
• $175 annual footwear allowance after 60 days.
• Access to a company vehicle during the day to travel to job sites.
• Excellent benefits including healthcare, dental, vision, paid time off, and 401(k) match.
• Flexible schedule with an 8-hour shift, Monday–Friday, starting at 7:30 a.m.

What You’ll Learn

Over the course of the apprenticeship, you’ll build competency in:

• Pool equipment repair, troubleshooting, and installation
• Pool renovations and construction basics
• Water chemistry and maintenance procedures
• Safe operating procedures and proper tool use
• Customer service and professional communication on-site

Program Details

• 24 Months
• Credential earned: US Department of Labor Certificate of Completion of Apprenticeship, Pool Service Technician
• Post-apprenticeship: Upon successful completion, apprentices convert to full Journey-level Pool Service Technician status at the corresponding full wage rate.

Requirements

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Represent Horizon through our Core Values of Humbly Authentic, Deeply Committed, and Driven Forward.
• Willingness to learn and follow safe operating procedures.
• Strong work ethic, coachability, and eagerness to build a trade skillset.
• Ability to effectively use tools and apply critical thinking and problem‑solving skills, with guidance from mentors.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Good organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Reliable time management with a proven ability to show up and meet commitments.
• Ability to work well with others as part of a team.
• Employees provide personal hand tools; the company provides power tools and specialty tools.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent (or currently pursuing).
• No prior pool, plumbing, or HVAC experience required — this program is designed to build those skills from the ground up.
• Prior experience in plumbing, repair, HVAC, or pool/spa industries is a plus, but not required.
• Must meet minimum age requirement of 18 as required by the apprenticeship program.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to frequently lift objects weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to frequently push or pull objects weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Requires the physical ability to use hands, arms, feet, and legs for repetitive movements, bending, squatting, and reaching.
• Requires the physical ability to function in exposure to marked changes in Midwest temperature, including humidity, rain, snow, and cold, and exposure to chemicals.
• Requires driving a vehicle with an acceptable driving record.