HVAC Install & Ductwork Support Technician

Smith & Keene; Chesapeake, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-the-job training

Career growth

Uniforms and tools

401(k) matching

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Health savings account

Job summary

Smith & Keene in Chesapeake, VA is seeking an HVAC Install Helper to assist with system installations, repairs, and preventive maintenance. You will prepare job sites, load and unload tools, and support ductwork fabrication under the guidance of skilled technicians.

This entry-level role offers on-the-job training, safety-focused culture, and opportunities to advance toward HVAC technician and installer positions.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Mechanical aptitude and eagerness to learn the HVAC trade.
• Ability to lift up to 75 lbs and work in varying conditions (attics, crawl spaces, outdoors, heat).
• Reliable, punctual, and safety-conscious.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record preferred.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist HVAC technicians and installers with system installations, repairs, and preventive maintenance.
• Prepare and maintain job sites, ensuring all safety standards and company procedures are followed.
• Load and unload tools, materials, and equipment for each project.
• Help with ductwork fabrication, assembly, and sealing.
• Support testing, troubleshooting, and start-up of HVAC systems.
• Maintain company vehicles, tools, and work areas in clean and organized condition.
• Follow direction from lead technicians and complete assigned tasks efficiently.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Communication

Teamwork

Reliability

Safety-conscious

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Basic hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Smith & Keene in Chesapeake, VA is seeking an HVAC Install Helper to assist with system installations, repairs, and preventive maintenance. You will prepare job sites, load and unload tools, and support ductwork fabrication under the guidance of skilled technicians.

This entry-level role offers on-the-job training, safety-focused culture, and opportunities to advance toward HVAC technician and installer positions.