Hot & Cold PM Apprentice: Jumpstart Your Tech Career

Tech24; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 24,796 - 34,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Company vehicle

Gas card

Uniforms provided

Phone provided

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Birthday off

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Short-term disability

Job summary

AIS Commercial Parts & Service, a Tech24 Company, invites an entry-level PM Apprentice to join our team in Erie, PA. This hands-on role focuses on preventative maintenance for hot and cold foodservice equipment, with on-the-job learning under experienced techs.

You will be supported by company-provided gear and training, with clear advancement toward fully qualified Commercial Foodservice and Refrigeration Technician, and a strong emphasis on safety and customer service.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of mechanical, HVAC, foodservice equipment, refrigeration, or related technical experience preferred.
• Trade or technical school, or strong mechanical aptitude preferred.
• EPA certification preferred (or willingness to obtain within a year).

Responsibilities

• Assist senior technicians with preventative maintenance on commercial cooking and refrigeration equipment.
• Perform routine PM tasks: cleaning components, inspecting parts, replacing wear items, and checking electrical connections.
• Learn to identify early signs of equipment failure and communicate findings to senior technicians.
• Support basic troubleshooting and minor repairs under supervision.
• Document maintenance activities, parts used, and service notes in the company system.
• Maintain organized truck inventory and proper tool management.
• Follow safety guidelines for electrical and refrigeration systems; provide courteous on-site service.
• Participate in structured training programs and grow towards certification.
• Gradually take on more responsibilities as skills and certifications are earned.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Willingness to learn

Reading wiring diagrams

Teamwork

Education

Trade/technical school

EPA certification

Job description

AIS Commercial Parts & Service, a Tech24 Company, invites an entry-level PM Apprentice to join our team in Erie, PA. This hands-on role focuses on preventative maintenance for hot and cold foodservice equipment, with on-the-job learning under experienced techs.

You will be supported by company-provided gear and training, with clear advancement toward fully qualified Commercial Foodservice and Refrigeration Technician, and a strong emphasis on safety and customer service.