HVAC Apprentice Installer

Jetson Home; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 74,501,000 - 83,097,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental & Vision

Life Insurance

Health Insurance

Education Support

Parental Leave Top Up

401k Program

Lunch Provided

Tools Provided

Uniform Provided

Job summary

Jetson is seeking highly motivated HVAC apprentices to join our mission-driven team in San Jose, California. You will work with experienced installers to remove gas furnaces and install heat pump systems, gaining hands-on experience in a fast-growing, fully electric home electrification company.

The position is full-time and permanent, pays $26.00 to $29.00 per hour, and offers benefits including dental, vision, life insurance, health coverage, education support, parental leave top-up, a 401k

Qualifications

• Completion of (6 - 12 months) of a recognized HVAC program or combination of program work and 1 - 2 years of related equivalent work experience
• EPA Type II or Universal Certification (required)
• Valid (unrestricted) Drivers License
• Hands on experience related to HVAC system install or service preferred
• Knowledge of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems
• Familiarity with blueprints and schematics
• Familiarity with building codes and regulations
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Strong desire to learn best practices in a team environment
• Physical stamina to lift heavy equipment and work in various weather conditions
• Experience with modern tools, including AI, to automate and make your day more efficient.
• Follows OSHA Electrical Standard
• Follows the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA) Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) standard

Responsibilities

• Install new heat pump systems alongside experienced Installers
• Perform routine maintenance tasks such as cleaning and replacing filters
• Test HVAC systems to ensure proper functionality
• Follow blueprints, schematics, and building codes when installing or repairing systems
• Collaborate with other technicians and engineering teams on the product and processes
• Provide excellent customer service by addressing client concerns and questions

Skills

Hands-on HVAC experience

Problem-solving

Team learning

Education

HVAC program completion (6-12 months) or 1-2 years related experience

Tools

Blueprints & schematics

Building codes familiarity

OSHA/LOTO awareness

Job description

Jetson is on a mission to accelerate the transition of 100 million homes across North America away from fossil fuels toward sustainable energy use. We believe in a future that is 100% electric and 100% better.

Homes are one of the largest sources of carbon emissions, yet adoption of solutions like heat pumps remains slow due to cost and complexity. Jetson is solving this by building the first fully vertically integrated home electrification company - making clean energy simple, transparent, and affordable.

We rely heavily on technology, automation, and data to scale this impact. At Jetson, we value people who are excellent at their craft, curious about new tools (including AI), and motivated to continuously improve how work gets done.

The Opportunity:

We are looking for extremely motivated and passionate HVAC apprentices who would like to be a part of an exciting new company fighting climate change through disrupting the residential HVAC industry. You will bring your classroom experience, combined with hands on experience and work with our seasoned crew to build your skills. The bulk of the work would include removing gas furnaces and installing heat pump systems. Your input on how the product can be improved and the install process streamlined would be expected.

What You'll Do:

• Install new heat pump systems alongside experienced Installers
• Perform routine maintenance tasks such as cleaning and replacing filters
• Test HVAC systems to ensure proper functionality
• Follow blueprints, schematics, and building codes when installing or repairing systems
• Collaborate with other technicians and engineering teams on the product and processes
• Provide excellent customer service by addressing client concerns and questions

What You Bring:

• Completion of (6 - 12 months) of a recognized HVAC program or combination of program work and 1 - 2 years of related equivalent work experience
• EPA Type II or Universal Certification (required)
• Valid (unrestricted) Drivers License
• Hands on experience related to HVAC system install or service preferred
• Knowledge of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems
• Familiarity with blueprints and schematics
• Familiarity with building codes and regulations
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Strong desire to learn best practices in a team environment
• Physical stamina to lift heavy equipment and work in various weather conditions
• Experience with modern tools, including AI, to automate and make your day more efficient.
• Follows OSHA Electrical Standard
• Follows the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA) Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) standard

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $26.00 - $29.00 per hour

Dental Care, Vision Care & Life Insurance premiums fully paid by Jetson

Health Insurance premium 85% paid by Jetson

Education Support

Parental Leave Top Up

401k program

Lunch Provided

Tools Provided

Uniform Provided

U.S. Roles

Jetson is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact us.

Canada Roles

Jetson is an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusive hiring. We do not discriminate on any ground protected under applicable human rights legislation. If you require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us.