HVAC Service Apprentice

Lennox International; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 29,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Company paid vacation and personal days

Job summary

Lennox International is seeking an entry-level Technician in Knoxville, TN. This position involves supporting the installation, maintenance, and servicing of commercial HVAC systems. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma or equivalent, EPA certification, and preferably some mechanical support experience. You will assist with preventative maintenance and calibration while ensuring safety. The role offers competitive pay, company vehicle after training, and various benefits including medical insurance and tuition reimbursement, with a salary range between $29,000 and $38,000 annually.

Qualifications

• 1+ years in mechanical support role, some hands-on HVAC experience preferred.
• EPA Certification—Type I, Type II, or Universal preferred.
• Availability for weekend and night work occasionally.

Responsibilities

• Assist with on-site preventative maintenance, routine repair, and calibration.
• Maintain systems using technical abilities.
• Work in a team-based environment to ensure customer satisfaction.

Skills

Customer Service Skills

Technical Aptitude

Mechanical Diagnostic Skills

Education

High School diploma or GED equivalent

HVAC Trade school graduate

Job description

What Drives Success

This is an entry level opportunity for an individual looking to jump start their career. NAS employees are our most important assets. They are productive, challenged, well-trained, promoted, and well-compensated. This technician performs field activities associated with supporting the installation, maintenance, and servicing of heating, ventilating and air conditioning systems for commercial customers.

Duties

• Assist with on-site preventative maintenance, routine repair and calibration after installation.
• Uses technical abilities to maintain systems.
• Works in a team-based environment to share information and workload while ensuring customer satisfaction.
• Must work in a safe manner on a daily basis and ensure that all safety measures are taken at all times.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Flexibility to work overtime and weekends required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED equivalent
• HVAC Trade school graduate strongly preferred achieving 3.5 GPA and excellent attendance
• 1+ years in mechanical support role, some hands-on HVAC experience preferred
• EPA Certification—Type I and Type II or Universal Preferred
• NATE certification a plus
• Valid Driver’s License and acceptable driving record
• Ability to climb ladders
• Moderate lifting (up to 90 pounds)
• Technical aptitude to perform maintenance, service, and troubleshoot equipment
• Excellent Customer Service Skills
• Good Electrical and Mechanical Diagnostic Skills
• Ability to complete repairs and required paperwork
• Ability to work independently and self-schedule
• Self‑motivated to complete assigned tasks within time constraints
• Driven to succeed and able to work with minimum supervision
• Availability for weekend and night work occasionally.
• Must be willing to relocate to another part of the country once training is completed
• Local travel may be required

Physical Requirements

• Technicians install, repair, and perform preventative maintenance on commercial, rooftop HVAC units. This work is often done independently. As such, Technicians must be able to safely:
• Get themselves and necessary tools/equipment onto the rooftop—typically via fixed/extension ladder
• Work at heights
• Load and unload tools/equipment from work van
• Lifting occasionally up to 75 lbs.
• Lifting to shoulder and overhead occasionally up to 25 lbs.
• Push/pull wheeled cart up to 150 lbs.
• Climb ladder up to roof height
• Extend reach overhead in a repetitive motion.
• Manual tandem lifting load up to 125 lbs

Benefits

• Competitive Pay with weekly payroll
• Overtime available to increase earnings potential.
• Company paid vacation, personal days & holidays.
• Company vehicle (after training is completed and successful graduation from leveling class), phone, PPE and uniforms provided.
• Ongoing training and development with nationwide opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Prescription drug coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Short‑term disability insurance
• 8 weeks paid birthing leave
• 2 weeks paid bonding leave
• Life and long‑term disability insurance
• Up to 10 days paid time off and 10 paid holidays

Compensation

This is an hourly non‑exempt role. The salary range for this role and market is between $29,000 and $38,000 annually. Factors that may affect the starting salary include geography/market, the individual’s tenure, performance, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

Employees in this role are not eligible for a bonus but do earn overtime when they work more than 40 hours in a week (or as otherwise required by state law).

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer (EEOC).