HVAC Install Apprentice

Mcquillan-Home-Services-LLC; Maplewood (MN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement with company match

Holiday pay, vacation pay, & paid time

Health benefits including medical, and

Disability insurance (long and short‑/

Job summary

McQuillan Home Services LLC in Maplewood, MN is seeking an HVAC Install Apprentice to assist licensed technicians with setting up and installing heating and cooling systems in homes and businesses. This role offers hands-on learning and a clear path to skilled trade expertise.

You will work under supervision, follow blueprints, maintain safe job sites, and participate in safety meetings while developing practical HVAC installation skills for a long-term career.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Enrollment in or interest in HVAC apprenticeship or trade school program preferred.
• Basic mechanical aptitude and knowledge of hand and power tools.
• Willingness to learn HVAC installation practices and safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Assist HVAC installers with the setup, installation, and replacement of HVAC systems, including ductwork and wiring.
• Prepare tools, materials, and work areas, and perform basic tasks like measuring, cutting, drilling, and assembling under supervision.
• Follow blueprints, schematics, and project instructions from senior technicians, ensuring all work meets building codes and safety regulations.
• Maintain clean, safe, and organized job sites, and document work performed and time logs as required.
• Communicate professionally with customers and coworkers, and take part in training and safety meetings to build your HVAC trade knowledge.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Teamwork

Communication skills

Willingness to learn

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Enrollment in HVAC apprenticeship/trade school (preferred)

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: McQuillan Home Services LLC - MAPLEWOOD, MN 55109, Position Type: Full Time, Salary Range: $22.00 - $34.00 Hourly, Travel Percentage: Up to 25%, MCQUILLAN HOME SERVICES

McQuillan Home Services is a residential service company specializing in Electric, Plumbing, Heating & Air serving the Ramsey, Washington and Hennepin Counties for over 135 years. We’re Minnesota’s original plumbing, heating and cooling company, and have remained true to our mission of providing solid, honest work at fair, upfront prices. This past year we have doubled our plumbing team and added an electrical line of business. We are keen to grow and provide an extensive line‑up of home services to our customers.

Position Summary

As an HVAC Install Apprentice, you'll support licensed technicians and installers with setting up and installing heating and air conditioning systems in homes and businesses, learning hands‑on as you go. It's a trade with steady, reliable demand, and this is where you start building real skills for a long‑term career.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist HVAC installers with the setup, installation, and replacement of HVAC systems, including ductwork and wiring
• Prepare tools, materials, and work areas, and perform basic tasks like measuring, cutting, drilling, and assembling under supervision
• Follow blueprints, schematics, and project instructions from senior technicians, ensuring all work meets building codes and safety regulations
• Maintain clean, safe, and organized job sites, and document work performed and time logs as required
• Communicate professionally with customers and coworkers, and take part in training and safety meetings to build your HVAC trade knowledge

We Offer

• Weekly pay with incentives and bonuses
• 401(k) retirement with company match
• Holiday pay, vacation pay, & paid time off
• Company events & parties
• Health benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, & long and short-term disability insurance

Qualifications: Requirements

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Enrollment in or interest in an HVAC apprenticeship or trade school program preferred

Experience

• Basic mechanical aptitude and knowledge of hand and power tools
• Willingness to learn HVAC installation practices and safety protocols

Licenses/Certifications

• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation required

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to follow instructions and work effectively under supervision
• Good teamwork and communication skills

Physical Demands and Conditions

• Lifting up to 50 lbs, bending, kneeling, climbing ladders, and standing for extended periods
• Work performed indoors, outdoors, and sometimes in confined spaces or varying weather conditions

Work Environment/Travel

• Field-based role with daily travel to residential and commercial job sites
• May require evening, weekend, or overtime work depending on project schedules

Ability to pass background check and drug screening