Job Title: Level 1 HVAC Installation Apprentice
Reports To: HVAC Foreman
Direct Reports: None
Job Summary
The Level 1 HVAC Installation Apprentice assists with installations under the Foreman’s supervision. Responsibilities include maintaining a safe, clean job site, supporting the team with materials and tools, and completing a 4-year apprenticeship program required for future licensing in the state. Apprentices must track and document On-the-Job Training (OJT) hours and pass each year of the program once enrolled.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist with HVAC system installations.
- Learn to read blueprints and technical manuals.
- Support system start-ups and troubleshooting.
- Follow safety protocols and maintain a clean work area.
- Track OJT hours and complete apprenticeship coursework.
- Provide customer service support.
Minimum Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- 0-1 years of relevant experience.
- Strong willingness to learn and work effectively within a team.
- Reliable transportation.
Physical Demands
- Regularly lift up to 50 pounds; occasionally more with assistance.
- Prolonged standing and walking on various surfaces.
- Frequent ladder use and work at heights.
- Regular bending, kneeling, and working in confined spaces.
- Frequent use of hands for tools and precision work.
- Good vision and hearing required; use of PPE, including safety glasses and hearing protection, is mandatory.
- Good hand-eye coordination and dexterity.
Safety Requirements
- Comply with OSHA safety guidelines and wear PPE as needed.
- Report hazards and follow safe work practices.
Work Environment
Indoors and outdoors in various settings, exposed to extreme weather, confined spaces, and high elevations.
- Protective equipment is required in noisy, dusty, or hazardous environments.
- Work may involve tight spaces and handling heavy tools.
- Overtime, weekend, and emergency work may be required.
Why Team Kline?
- Competitive Benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short-term disability plans. Team Kline covers long term disability 100%.
- Financial Security: 401k with a company match, plus our amazing Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)!
- Paid Time Off: Company paid holidays, and up to five weeks of paid time off!
- Training & Growth: Accredited on-site apprenticeship partnered with Hawkeye Community College for Electrical and HVAC, and ABC of Iowa for plumbing apprenticeships. Career advancement and career development opportunities
- Fun Perks: Company outings, opportunities to win cash prizes, and a team environment like no other.
If you’re ready to take the next step in your career with a company that values you and your contributions, then we can’t wait to meet you!