HVAC Installer Apprentice

Albemarle-Heating-; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Albemarle Heating in Charlottesville, VA is hiring an Apprentice HVAC Installer. You will assist with installing HVAC equipment, wiring, brazing copper lines, and mounting ductwork in residential and light commercial settings.

This role requires a valid driver’s license, EPA certification (or plan to obtain within a month), and the ability to work in extreme conditions. You will learn on the job, support teammates, and contribute to safe, quality installations while representing the company

Qualifications

• Must have good verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience or comfort with problem-solving and customer service.
• Ability to work in extreme conditions and lift heavy items.
• EPA certification required or to be obtained within a month of hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform installation of HVAC equipment following company policies and manufacturer specifications.
• Carry out wiring of low and line voltage to cooling and heating equipment.
• Braze and solder copper refrigerant lines for air conditioning units.
• Install flex and sheet metal duct systems in residential and light commercial settings.
• Ensure proper gas line connections to heating equipment.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Customer service

Mechanical aptitude

Teamwork

Professional image

Driver's license

Background check

English literacy

Lifting up to 100lbs

Education

High School Diploma or GED

EPA certification

Job description

Description

Apprentice HVAC Installer Responsibilities

• Perform installation of HVAC related equipment following company policies and manufacturer’s specifications
• Carry out wiring of both low and line voltage to cooling and heating equipment
• Perform installation of copper refrigerant lines to air conditioning units, including brazing and soldering
• Perform installation of flex and sheet metal duct systems in light commercial and residential buildings
• Ensure connection of gas lines to heating equipment is properly done
• Determine the right material needed for installation work by pre-measuring jobs
• Receive all materials and equipment required for each job, confirm and load them into company vehicle
• Provide necessary support to other team members to be able to complete tasks on time as instructed by management
• Create and maintain cordial and collaborative working relationships with both superiors and co-workers
• Carry out readings on machines with the full understanding of the implication of such readings
• Ensure assigned company vehicle is kept clean

Apprentice HVAC Installer Qualifications

• At least 18 years of age and have at minimum of three years of safe driving experience
• Clean motor vehicle report and background check
• High school diploma or equivalent
• EPA certification or obtain within a month of hire
• Must be able to work in extreme conditions (i.e. cold, hot, dirty environment, cramped, on ladders etc.).
• Must be able to bend, reach, kneel, and stand for extended periods of time
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 75 lbs.
• Authorized to work in the US for any employer

Requirements

Apprentice HVAC Installer Requirements

• Possession of 1-3 years HVAC installation experience
• Possession of High School Diploma or GED or equivalent; EPA certification a plus
• Possess effective verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent problem-solving and customer service skills
• Must have an honest and dependable personality
• Strong mechanical aptitude
• Strong ability to distinguish between various HVAC equipment
• Self-motivated individual with strong ability to follow instructions and work alone, as well as work effectively within a team
• Ability to display professional company image
• Possession of valid driver’s license with good record of driving
• Ability to pass a background check for criminality
• Strong ability to write and read in English language
• Ability to lift items weighing up to 100lbs safely
• Strong ability to operate under severe temperature condition of 120 or more for long periods of time
• Ability to work on weekends, at night, and to work overtimeAbility to climb, stoop, balance, crouch, crawl, or/and kneel continually.