HVAC Service Apprentice

Shapiro & Duncan, Inc; Rockville (MD); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-owned mechanical solutions provider in Rockville, MD, is seeking an HVAC Apprentice. This role involves learning the HVAC trade through classroom instruction and on-the-job training under the guidance of experienced technicians. Applicants should have a flexible schedule, effective communication skills, and a willingness to learn. The position requires the ability to lift, move, and carry various weights, working well within a team environment, with a commitment to safety and professionalism.

Qualifications

• Able to work Monday-Friday with flexibility for evenings and weekends.
• 0-1 years of experience in a labor-related trade.
• Ability to lift between 5 to 50 pounds frequently.

Responsibilities

• Attend apprentice classes and maintain on-the-job training logs.
• Work under the supervision of HVAC Tech to complete tasks.
• Learn appropriate HVAC codes and how to read blueprints.

Skills

Effective communication in English

Teamwork

Inquisitiveness

Job description

COMPANY SUMMARY

A third generation family‑owned business, Shapiro & Duncan has been serving customers in DC, Maryland and Virginia since 1976. The company is known for their award‑winning company culture and complex commercial, government and institutional design‑build projects that require first‑rate performance, work quality and customer service. We specialize in full service mechanical solutions which include engineering, coordination, prefabrication assembly, construction, service and maintenance.

JOB SUMMARY

Through classroom and on‑the‑job training (OJT), learns and applies fundamentals HVAC trade.

REQUIREMENTS

• Able to work Monday‑Friday with occasional evenings and weekends as needed. Must be flexible with schedule.
• Reliable transportation- go to sites in DC, VA, and MD.
• 0‑1 years of prior experience as a laborer, skilled laborer, helper, or in another related trade.
• Satisfactory background check and initial/random drug tests.
• Dependable and reliable.
• Works well with team, including other trades.
• Inquisitive: wants to learn; asks questions.
• Communicates effectively in English.
• Able to lift five to fifty pounds (5‑50lbs), with or without assistance, frequently.
• Able to sit, stand, bend, walk, climb, and remain in static positions for duration of shift.
• Able to withstand exposure to heights, tight/confined spaces; work in dusty areas; work in temperature extremes; be exposed to external elements (wind, rain, snow, etc).

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Attend apprentice classes in trade and maintain OJT logs.
• Work under immediate supervision of SR HVAC Tech or HVAC Tech to assemble/complete work.
• Learn appropriate HVAC code.
• Learn how to read blue print, and use to install HVAC systems.
• Assemble work laid out by HVAC Tech.
• Learn how to cut and thread up to 2" pipe; sweat and solder pipe; tack‑weld steel pipe; cut steel pipe with torch.
• Learn fitting techniques.
• Learn about specifications.
• Learn the mechanics and principles of HVAC.
• Maintain a professional appearance and attitude.
• Perform arithmetic calculations (add/subtract/multiply/divide, including fractions and decimals)
• Any other duties requested by Supervisor.

Accessibility: If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process please contact Human Resources at
Phone: 301‑545‑5154
Email: [e-mail]

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.

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