Mechanical Apprentice

Power Design, Inc.; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A national design-build contractor is seeking a Mechanical Apprentice to support HVAC installations. The role involves working under supervision to ensure high-quality service and safety compliance. Candidates should have at least three years of HVAC experience, a high school diploma or equivalent, and demonstrate teamwork and integrity. Join us to contribute innovatively and enhance your career in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of experience installing HVAC systems.
• Knowledge of local codes and construction safety requirements.
• Ability to work under supervision and maintain job site safety.
• Knowledge of the IMC and SMACNA guidelines, local codes, and construction safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Install HVAC systems according to specifications.
• Inspect systems for hazards or defects.
• Advise on safety and security issues at the job site.
• Inspect HVAC systems to identify hazards or defects and coordinate repairs as needed to ensure code compliance
• Advise Superintendents and Foremen of any potential hazards to maintain jobsite safety and security

Skills

HVAC experience

Knowledge of IMC and SMACNA guidelines

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED/equivalent

EPA certification

OSHA 30 Certification

Tools

IMC knowledge

SMACNA guidelines

Job description

Overview

Looking for a cool new opportunity? As Power Design grows its mechanical scope, we’re looking for someone with HVAC experience to help make our new projects a success. The Mechanical Apprentice will work under the supervision of the Mechanical Foreman to install equipment and ensure the highest quality HVAC service for our customers. Ready to heat up your career? Apply today!

Responsibilities

• Install heating, ventilation, air conditioning, refrigeration, and other equipment according to manufacture specifications and company requirements
• Use knowledge of press systems to install copper refrigerant lines to air conditioning units, including brazing and soldering
• Install flex, duct board, and/or sheet metal duct systems in light commercial and multifamily buildings
• Inspect HVAC systems to identify hazards or defects and coordinate repairs as needed to ensure code compliance
• Advise Superintendents and Foremen of any potential hazards to maintain jobsite safety and security

What We’re Looking For

• Minimum of three years of experience installing HVAC systems
• OSHA 30 Certification preferred
• High school diploma or GED/equivalent; EPA certification is a plus
• Knowledge of the IMC and SMACNA guidelines, local codes, and construction safety requirements
• Demonstrates and upholds Power Design’s core values, which include integrity, accountability, teamwork, innovation, and growth

At Power Design, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Power Design believes that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is paramount to our success as a national company, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool nationwide

About Us

Power Design is a National Design Build Contractor, focused on innovative construction across multiple trades: electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and systems technologies. Since 1989, we’ve disrupted the industry by putting next-generation ideas to powerful, practical use because we care. We design breakthrough solutions that push the limits of what’s possible by harnessing the collaborative power of our teams to elevate experiences and empower the communities where we live and work. In an industry that tends to look back, we’re building better by staying grounded in our values, dedicated to our unique culture, and supportive of work-life balance – making us built to last. By investing in our people and doing things differently, we’re designing what’s next.

To learn more, visit www.powerdesigninc.us.