HVAC Maintenance Apprentice

ColonialWebb Contractors; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Career development

401(k) with match

PTO & holidays

Health benefits

Job summary

ColonialWebb Contractors is seeking an HVAC Helper to perform maintenance and repair on small to medium heating and cooling systems. You will work under supervision, follow safety rules, and support a team with on-site service, inventory, and efficient work flows.

The role emphasizes field readiness, quality workmanship, and effective communication with customers. ColonialWebb offers competitive pay and strong benefits, including a 401(k) plan with company match and paid time off, with growth

Qualifications

• Knowledge of NEC Code and OSHA safety regulations.
• Ability to read trade blueprints and technical diagrams.
• Ability to work independently without direct supervision.
• Ability to coordinate and perform multiple activities in a timely manner.
• Ability to maintain a sense of urgency and remain calm when handling emergencies.
• Ability to deal diplomatically and effectively with customers.
• Ability to work within precise standards of accuracy and comprehend technical data.

Responsibilities

• Maintain strict adherence to all company safety rules, regulations, procedures and practices.
• Maintain a neat, clean and professional appearance at all times. This applies to the individual as well as his/her truck, tools, and equipment as well as customer property.
• Work alongside an experienced journeyman or supervisor.
• Obtain purchase orders and make small purchases required during the performance of work, including maintaining sufficient standard truck inventory; conduct inventory of all standard truck stock as required.
• Maintain consistent compliance with company policies and procedures as they relate to proper completion of departmental documentation such as, but not limited to, timecards, work orders, refrigerant accountability logs, and material and equipment return tags.
• Keep the service coordinator informed of location at all times to include: current location, last stop and next stop.
• Diagnose causes of equipment breakdowns, test parts with appropriate instruments, disassemble and assemble parts, and make necessary repairs to equipment and associated components; primary area of expertise is systems requiring average technical skills on rooftop HVAC units, heat pumps, DX systems, and pneumatic and electrical control systems.
• Perform preventive maintenance and inspection tasks as defined in each maintenance agreement maintaining strict adherence to all budget objectives; obtain clearly defined directives from the Service Coordinator on the specific tasks to be performed; assist the coordinator in scheduling inspections based on location, man-hour requirements, priorities, customer coordination’s, and material pick-ups; maintain total responsibility for timely performance of maintenance inspections.
• Attend periodic meetings with supervisor as required to review work progress and potential problems felt to be beyond his ability or authority.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

NEC knowledge

OSHA safety regs

Blueprint reading

Independent work

Multitasking

Customer communication

Job description

ColonialWebb Contractors is seeking an HVAC Helper to perform maintenance and repair on small to medium heating and cooling systems. You will work under supervision, follow safety rules, and support a team with on-site service, inventory, and efficient work flows.

The role emphasizes field readiness, quality workmanship, and effective communication with customers. ColonialWebb offers competitive pay and strong benefits, including a 401(k) plan with company match and paid time off, with growth