HVAC Service Apprentice - Paid Training to Lead Technician

Blue Cardinal Home Services Group; Roanoke, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ostrom University training

Full-time, year-round work

Bonus program

Health, dental, and vision benefits

Retirement plan

Paid time off and holidays

Uniforms and major tool assistance

Job summary

Ostrom in Roanoke, VA seeks a Residential HVAC Service Apprentice. You’ll train through Ostrom University while riding with experienced technicians on residential heating and cooling service, maintenance, and repairs.

No experience needed; you’ll earn as you train and work toward certifications and your own truck. Responsibilities include diagnostics, system basics, routine maintenance, and safety compliance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Valid driver’s license with clean driving record.
• Able to lift up to 70 lbs and access attics, crawl spaces.
• Pass a criminal background check and drug screen.
• Must be 18 years or older to apply.
• Reliable work ethic and willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside lead technicians on residential heating and cooling service, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs.
• Learn system diagnostics, airflow, and how heating and cooling systems really work.
• Perform routine maintenance: cleaning coils, replacing filters, and inspecting electrical connections.
• Learn refrigerant basics and EPA handling requirements.
• Move, load, and position equipment, tools, and supplies.
• Keep your truck stocked, clean, and ready to roll.
• Protect every customer’s home with drop cloths, floor coverings, and shoe covers, and leave it spotless.
• Represent Ostrom with courtesy and respect in every home you walk into.
• Follow all safety policies, OSHA standards, and EPA guidelines.

Skills

Reliability

Mechanical aptitude

Clear communication

Physical stamina

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Hand and power tools

Job description

Description

Residential HVAC Service Apprentice
Ostrom | Roanoke, VA | Full-Time

Every season is busy season.

Summer means AC calls. Winter means no-heat calls. Spring and fall mean tune-ups. HVAC is a trade that never slows down, and Ostrom is looking for an apprentice who wants to learn it from the ground up. No experience needed. Apprentices are enrolled in Ostrom University, our in-house training program built to fast-track you toward lead technician. You'll ride alongside experienced service technicians, get paid while you train, and work toward your certifications and a truck of your own.

What You'll Do

• Work alongside lead technicians on residential heating and cooling service, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs
• Learn system diagnostics, airflow, and how heating and cooling systems really work
• Perform routine maintenance: cleaning coils, replacing filters, and inspecting electrical connections
• Learn refrigerant basics and EPA handling requirements
• Move, load, and position equipment, tools, and supplies
• Keep your truck stocked, clean, and ready to roll
• Protect every customer's home with drop cloths, floor coverings, and shoe covers, and leave it spotless
• Represent Ostrom with courtesy and respect in every home you walk into
• Follow all safety policies, OSHA standards, and EPA guidelines

Requirements

What You Bring

• Reliability, a strong work ethic, and a real willingness to learn
• Mechanical aptitude and comfort with hand and power tools
• Clear, friendly communication with customers and teammates
• Ability to lift up to 70 lbs, work on ladders, and work in attics, crawl spaces, basements, and extreme heat and cold
• High school diploma or GED
• Valid driver's license, clean driving record, and reliable transportation
• Ability to pass a criminal background check and drug screen
• Must be 18 years of age or older to apply

Why Ostrom
Ostrom has served the Roanoke Valley for decades across electrical, plumbing, heating, and air, and we're growing. We've built a positive, employee-focused place to work, where you share in our success as we grow.

• Ostrom University training, with a fast track to lead technician
• No out-of-town work and no 24/7 on-call
• Full-time, year-round work
• Bonus program
• Competitive health, dental, and vision benefits
• Retirement plan
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Company-provided uniforms and major tool assistance

If you want a career with real demand and real growth, we want to hear from you.