HVAC Service Apprentice

Lennox International; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Company vehicle provided

Tuition reimbursement

Health insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Lennox International is looking for dedicated technicians to perform installation, maintenance, and service of HVAC systems for commercial customers in New Orleans, Louisiana. Candidates must have a high school diploma and ideally, HVAC training with certification.

This hourly non-exempt role offers a salary range between $33,000 and $41,000 annually, with additional overtime benefits when applicable. Technicians will enjoy competitive pay, health benefits, and ongoing training opportunities.

Qualifications

• 1+ years in mechanical support role, some hands on HVAC experience preferred.
• EPA Certification - Type I & Type II or Universal Preferred.
• NATE certification a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform field activities for installation, maintenance, and service of HVAC systems.
• Load and unload tools/equipment from work van.
• Work independently and self-schedule.

Skills

Excellent Customer Service Skills

Good Electrical and Mechanical Diagnostic Skills

Technical aptitude for maintenance and service

Ability to climb ladders

Education

High School diploma or GED equivalent

HVAC Trade school graduate

Job description

What's in it for you?

• 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

What We Are Looking For

• 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 & 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 country once training is completed
• Local travel may be required

This technician performs field activities associated with supporting the installation, maintenance, and servicing of heating, ventilating and air conditioning systems for commercial customers.

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 75lbs.
• 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

Compensation

This is an hourly non-exempt role. The salary range for this role and market is between $33,000 – $41,000 annually. Factors that may affect the starting salary include geography/market and 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).

Benefits

Subject to applicable eligibility requirements, the following benefits are offered for this role: 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.

Depending on date of hire, and subject to applicable eligibility requirements, new employees in this role also receive up to: 10 days paid time off and 10 paid holidays.

Disclaimers

The compensation and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Lennox reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law.

We are an equal opportunity employer (EEOC).