Installation Technician Apprentice

A&E Plumbing, Heating & Air; Hood River (OR); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan with 3% company match

Health insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Vision insurance

Paid Training

Spiffs earning opportunity

Medical benefits

Job summary

A&E Plumbing, Heating & Air is seeking an Installation Technician to perform HVACR installations for residential and commercial clients in the Hood River, Oregon area. You will work under the Installation Manager, with training provided, and opportunities to upsell IAQ services and add-on units.

The role requires strong communication, a valid driver's license, and physical stamina to handle installation tasks in diverse environments.

Qualifications

• Good oral and reading skills; ability to read manufacturers' installation instructions.
• Physical ability to perform installation tasks in varied conditions.

Responsibilities

• Perform HVACR installation jobs for residential & commercial customers.
• Conduct point-of-work sales for IAQ services and unit replacements as needed.
• Work with Installation Manager and team to complete installations efficiently and on time.

Skills

Communication skills

Driving license

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or HVACR program (2+ yrs)

Job description

Join our team to be part of a dynamic and innovative environment where your skills will contribute to cutting-edge heating, ventilation, and air conditioning solutions. You'll enjoy a supportive community committed to professional growth, teamwork, and delivering exceptional service to our clients.

• Retirement plan with 3% company match
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance

The Installation Technician reports to the Installation Manager and is responsible for performing a range of HVACR installation jobs for residential & commercial customers. Customer-based activities require an individual possessing traits of decisiveness, initiative, tact, judgment, integrity, dependability, and the ability to communicate in a technically credible manner. Job-related contact can occur with virtually all demographic groups, with the majority of working contacts being customers, other technicians, the Installation Manager, the Estimator and the Parts Runner.

• Paid Training
• Competitive Compensation
• Spiffs earning opportunity
• Medical benefits
• Serving as a member of Installation Department teams which are organized to conduct HVACR installation jobs in an efficient and timely manner.
• Performing routine HVACR installation activities without direct oversight or on-site assistance.
• Conducting point-of-work sales of Indoor Air Quality services, unit components, unit replacements, add-on units, and referrals for the sales staff.
• Conducting non-installation work in support of the IAQ and Service Departments, as assigned.
• Performing related duties as directed by the Installation Manager.

Job Qualifications:

• High school graduate or graduate of a post-secondary HVACR program of instruction of two or more years in duration.
• One or more years of successful and full-time HVACR experience, either as a service or Installation technician.
• Good oral and reading skills, including the ability to read and apply manufacturers' installation instructions and clearly communicate with residential, commercial, and industrial customers, suppliers, and other employees.
• Physical ability to perform all duties of installation circumstances, and extreme weather conditions existent in Oregon/Washington, Including working in tight crawl spaces or attics.
• Interest and initiative in maintaining his/her HVACR skills through a combination of self-study, company training, manufacturers' workshops, and other professional development activities.
• Interest and initiative in getting trained to develop point-of-service sales techniques including developing sales leads and conducting sales of unit replacements, add-on units, IAQ services, and service contracts.
• Current (state) operator's license and the ability to operate all types of vehicles in the corporate fleet. Incumbent must be insurable by A&E Plumbing, Heating and Air current insurance carrier.
• Must be able to provide a current Motor vehicle report for submission to A&E insurance carrier.
• Ability to work efficiently given time pressures, non-standard schedule, extreme weather conditions, varying customer needs and demands, and backlog constraints.

Compensation: $20.00 - $30.00 per hour

Nestled in the heart of the Columbia River Gorge, we have proudly serviced areas between Gresham and The Dalles for over 16 years. Being apart of the A&E Team is so much more than just a job; we are committed to prioritizing our community and neighbors, offering honest, transparent solutions tailored to serve the people we care for.

A happy team is a successful team. We work hard to ensure every employee feels the value they add to the company.