HVAC Apprentice

Horsetooth Heating, Air & Plumbing; Fort Collins (CO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Horsetooth Heating & Air is hiring an HVAC Apprentice to join our install team. We're looking for someone who already has hands-on experience (automotive, construction, maintenance, etc.) and wants to grow into a skilled HVAC technician.

We'll train you, but you need to come in ready to work and learn. This entry-level role offers paid, structured training, a clear career path, and a chance to advance to lead installer with real responsibilities. Salary: $22.00 - $24.00 per hour

Qualifications

• Mechanical or hands-on work experience required (automotive, construction, apartment maintenance, etc.)
• Comfortable working with tools and in the field
• Strong work ethic and reliability
• Willingness to learn and take direction
• Valid driver’s license

Responsibilities

• Assist with installation of furnaces, AC systems, and heat pumps
• Work side-by-side with experienced installers
• Use hand and power tools daily
• Help prep jobs, move equipment, and complete installs
• Keep job sites clean and organized
• Learn HVAC systems, installation standards, and best practices

Skills

Mechanical experience

Hands-on learner

Reliability

Job description

Location: Fort Collins, CO

Schedule: Monday-Friday (Day Shift) + Overtime Available

Pay: $22-$24 hourly

Build a Career in HVAC, Not Just Another Labor Job

If you've worked with tools and want to turn that into a long-term career, this is the opportunity.

Horsetooth Heating & Air is hiring an HVAC Apprentice to join our install team. We're looking for someone who already has hands-on experience (automotive, construction, maintenance, etc.) and wants to grow into a skilled HVAC technician.

We'll train you, but you need to come in ready to work and learn.

What We Offer

• Paid, structured training in HVAC installation
• Real career path (Apprentice to Installer to Lead)
• Pay increases as your skills grow
• Opportunity to earn a company vehicle
• Stable, year-round work with a growing company

What You'll Be Doing

• Assist with installation of furnaces, AC systems, and heat pumps
• Work side-by-side with experienced installers
• Use hand and power tools daily
• Help prep jobs, move equipment, and complete installs
• Keep job sites clean and organized
• Learn HVAC systems, installation standards, and best practices

What We're Looking For

• Mechanical or hands-on work experience required (automotive, construction, apartment maintenance, etc.)
• Comfortable working with tools and in the field
• Strong work ethic and reliability
• Willingness to learn and take direction
• Valid driver's license

Benefits And Perks

• Medical insurance (50%+ paid by company)
• Paid holidays, PTO, and sick time
• Company-paid life insurance and disability coverage
• NICE Healthcare membership (access to virtual providers and no copays on many services)
• Uniforms and tool support
• Paid training and advancement opportunities

Why This Role Is Different

• You won't get stuck as just a helper, we actively train and promote
• Leadership that understands installs, not just office-driven decisions
• A team that invests in people who show up and perform
• Clear expectations and a real path forward

If you're ready to build a career and not just work another job, we're looking for reliable, hands-on people who want to learn and grow, and we're ready to invest in the right person.

Salary: $22.00 - $24.00 per hour