Industrial HVAC Apprentice: Hands-On Training & Growth

Brown-and-Root-Industrial-Services; Bedford Township (IL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with match

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

AD&D

FSA

Paid time off

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Brown & Root Industrial Services is seeking an HVAC Helper/Apprentice to assist journeyman technicians with installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of industrial HVAC systems. This role is designed for someone pursuing an HVAC Apprentice License and developing skills under supervision.

You will support systems across facilities, read schematics and work orders, maintain tools and records, and participate in safety programs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• 1–3 years HVAC experience preferred; industrial experience is a plus.
• HVAC Apprentice License required.
• Basic understanding of mechanical, electrical, and refrigeration systems.

Responsibilities

• Assist journeyman HVAC technicians with installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of HVAC systems.
• Perform routine preventive maintenance on HVAC equipment.
• Assist with servicing and maintaining air conditioning systems, heating systems, air handlers, chillers, cooling towers, compressors, pumps, ducts, filters and belts.
• Assist with refrigerant recovery, evacuation, charging, and leak detection under supervision.
• Assist with electrical troubleshooting of HVAC equipment, including motors, contactors, relays, thermostats, and controls.
• Use hand tools, power tools, meters, gauges, and other HVAC equipment safely.
• Assist with installation and replacement of piping, tubing, ductwork, insulation, valves, and HVAC components.
• Read and interpret basic drawings, equipment manuals, schematics, and work orders.

Skills

Basic mechanical aptitude

Basic electrical troubleshooting

Hand and power tools

Read electrical diagrams

Follow instructions

Attention to detail

Communication and teamwork

Willingness to learn

Safety around industrial equipment

Education

HVAC Apprentice License

EPA Section 608 Certification

OSHA 10 or OSHA 30

HVAC apprenticeship/technical school

Job description

Brown & Root Industrial Services is seeking an HVAC Helper/Apprentice to assist journeyman technicians with installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of industrial HVAC systems. This role is designed for someone pursuing an HVAC Apprentice License and developing skills under supervision.

You will support systems across facilities, read schematics and work orders, maintain tools and records, and participate in safety programs.