HVAC Technician Helper

APTIM Corp.; California, Northern (MO, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

APTIM is seeking an HVAC Helper to assist technicians with preventive maintenance, troubleshooting and repair duties. You will learn under supervision and support removal/installation of equipment.

Requirements include high school diploma, two years HVAC experience or an equivalent course, and a California driver’s license. EPA refrigerant recovery certification must be obtained within six months of employment; strong safety focus is essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Two years HVAC field experience; one year of formal HVAC coursework counts for experience.
• Must obtain EPA refrigerant recovery certification within six months.

Responsibilities

• Assist HVAC Technicians with preventive maintenance, troubleshooting and repair tasks.
• Support equipment removal and installation under supervision.
• Learn HVAC troubleshooting techniques from senior technicians.
• Assist on refrigerants and LPG applications as needed.
• Perform operator maintenance on assigned vehicle and track time/parts.
• Ensure safety procedures and quality standards are met.
• Provide customer assistance in a professional manner.
• Inspect and recommend service needs for HVAC systems.
• Maintain inventory of tools and equipment.

Skills

HVAC experience

California Driver's License

English proficiency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Formal HVAC course / 2-year degree credit

Job description

Assists HVAC Technicians in the course of their duties of Preventive Maintenance and in troubleshooting and repair. Desired experience three (3) years. HVAC course of study as the Associates Level or equivalent may substitute for experience requirement. Employees must receive their EPA refrigerant recovery certification within six months of employment. Must be punctual and possess the ability to do or learn silver brazing after instructed and setup by a higher skilled employee.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist HVAC Technicians in the course of their duties of Preventive Maintenance and in troubleshooting and repair and assist under supervision: all HVAC required periodic maintenance, repair, perform equipment removal and installation functions.
• Learn from HVAC Technician and other sources HVAC system trouble shooting techniques.
• Will assist HVAC Technician, the LPG applications, and will assist on and around refrigerants.
• Performs operator maintenance on assigned vehicle.
• Follows safety procedures and ensure in assisting HVAC Technician that quality control standards are achieved.
• Provides customer assistance in a proficient and professional manner.
• Inspect and make recommendations to the Certified HVAC Technician repair and service requirements of all HVAC systems.
• Will use hand and various power tools necessary to perform HVAC service and repair functions.
• Maintain an accurate inventory of required tools and equipment.
• Obtains parts, tools and equipment as assigned to complete task(s) as assigned to complete tasks at work site.
• Perform general housekeeping inside, outside and in and work site.
• Participation in all APTIM/HDSS EHS and Quality procedures.
• Must be able to act professionally in the presence of the public and co-workers.
• Must be able to accurately track time, work orders, and parts using electronic devices.

Basic Qualifications

• Must possess high school diploma or equivalent.
• Two years’ experience working in the HVAC field at any level. One (1) year of a formal HVAC course of instruction will be credited towards one year of experience. Or substation of two-year Degree or equivalent course of study for HVAC experience requirement.
• Must possess a valid California Driver’s License.
• Accurate measuring abilities and proper use of hand and power tools.
• Provide input to higher skilled help and to supervisor.
• Must have the ability and desire to learn.
• Must be able to read, write, and speak fluent English.
• Capable of receiving written and/or verbal instructions and performing tasks.

Physical Factors

The following terms are used to describe the percent of time spent performing the physical factors below: occasion (1%-33%); frequently (34%-66%); continuously (67%-100%).

• Standing: Continuously
• Reaching: Frequently
• Moving: Continuously
• Twisting: Frequently
• Walking: Continuously
• Stretching: Frequently
• Lifting: Frequently
• Pushing: Frequently
• Pulling: Frequently
• Bending: Frequently
• Climbing: Frequently
• Stooping: Frequently
• Balancing: Occasionally
• Crawling: Occasionally
• Kneeling: Frequently

About APTIM

APTIM is committed to accelerating the transition toward a clean and efficient energy economy, building a sustainable future for our communities and natural world, and creating a more inclusive and equitable environment that celebrates the diversity of our communities. We specialize in environmental, resilience, and sustainability and energy solutions, as well as technical and data solutions, program management, and critical infrastructure. For every challenge our clients face, there is an opportunity for APTIM to innovate a fit-for-purpose solution that will raise your organization or community to a new standard of excellence.

What you can expect from APTIM

• Work that is worthy of your time and talent
• Respect and flexibility to live a full life at work and at home
• Dogged determination to deliver for our clients and communities
• A voice in making our company better
• Investment into your personal and professional development

Wage rates and fringe benefits for this position are governed by terms of a collective bargaining agreement (CBA) between the company and a union with jurisdiction for the job location.

CBAs for union projects typically include a retirement plan (such as a pension, annuity, or 401(k)), health insurance (e.g., medical, dental, vision), and other benefits. APTIM pays the costs for some fringe benefit plans for employees working on union projects. Under some CBAs, however, you may be required to contribute a percentage of your wages toward the cost of these benefits.

Additionally, you may also qualify for paid sick leave, paid holidays, paid vacation, and supplemental insurance plans (e.g., life, short-term disability, long-term disability). The CBA contains the terms and conditions of eligibility as well as information about any costs to you.

APTIM's Human Resources department is prepared to answer any questions you might have about wage rates, fringe benefits, and their cost.

As of the date of this posting, a good faith estimate of the current pay range for this position is $34.59 per hour.

APTIM is a place where our people make a difference, not just a living.