Service Apprentice

Sprague Resources; Arizona; On-site; USD 31,822 - 45,323; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Union benefits

Life insurance

PTO

Job summary

Sprague Resources is seeking an Apprentice to join our Service Team and learn under experienced technicians. You will assist in servicing, repairing, and troubleshooting burners and residential heating systems, gaining hands-on knowledge of tanks, piping, and safety practices.

This role offers a pathway to start a career in the heating service industry. Qualified candidates have a High School Diploma or GED, a valid driver's license, and flexibility for overtime and weekends; bilingual Spanish

Qualifications

• Good communication/interpersonal skills.
• Bilingual Spanish strongly preferred.
• Valid and clean driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Assist in servicing, repairing, maintaining, and troubleshooting burners.
• Assist technicians in servicing and repairing heating systems.
• Learn to troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair equipment, controls, piping, and wiring for residential heating systems.

Skills

Good communication

Bilingual Spanish

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Sprague is passionate about delivering diverse products and programs that warm, power and move the world. We keep homes warm through Northeastern winters and hospitals cool through summer. We help small businesses focus on serving their communities, and our renewable fuels keep our country’s infrastructure running. From importing wind energy components to deploying leading‑edge solar technology to help power terminal facilities, we are committed to continually evolving to meet our customers’ changing energy needs.

We are currently seeking an Apprentice to join our Service Team and work under the guidance of our experienced technicians. You will assist in servicing, repairing, and troubleshooting #2, #4 and natural gas burners. You will also help in servicing and repairing commercial residential steam, hot water and warm air systems. You'll gain knowledge of tanks and piping systems, as well as learn to support a safe and efficient work environment. This is an excellent opportunity if you are looking to start a career in the heating service industry.

Responsibilities

• Assist in servicing, repairing, maintaining, and troubleshooting #2, #4, & natural gas burners.
• Assist technicians in servicing and repairing commercial residential steam, hot water, and warm air systems.
• Learn to troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair equipment, controls, piping, and wiring for residential heating systems.
• Gain knowledge of above ground and buried tanks, gravity and suction systems.
• Develop an understanding of oil, water, steam, and condensate piping systems.
• Assist in operating combustion analyzers to obtain unit efficiencies.

Qualified Candidates

• Minimum of one year of practical experience in electrical, plumbing, or mechanical fields, or equivalent educational background.
• Valid and clean driver’s license.
• Ability to navigate through the five boroughs, Westchester County, Long Island and New Jersey.
• Ability to obtain a Transportation Workers Identification Card (TWIC).
• Available to work overtime and weekends as needed.
• Bilingual Spanish skills strongly preferred.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Good communication/interpersonal skills.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Local 32BJ union (retirement plan and Anthem health insurance)
• Life insurance, PTO

Physical Activity / Strength Requirements

• Occasionally (1‑33%) — grasping/handling
• Frequently (34‑66%) — standing, walking, squatting, and in/out of truck
• Constantly (67‑100%) — bending, stooping, climbing stairs, ladders, slopes, crawling, kneeling, neck flexion/extension, reaching forward and overhead, sitting, twisting, balancing
• Frequently — lifting/carrying weights up to 50lbs. and occasionally 51–100pluslbs.
• Occasionally — pushing/pulling weights up to 100pluslbs.
• Frequently exposed to dust, noise, chemical agents, fumes, odors, solvents, petroleum products.
• Occasionally exposed to excessive heat, excessive cold, vibration and slippery surfaces.
• Frequently indoors, driving, using power tools/equipment, and talking.
• Constantly hearing.

The rate for this position is $28.00 per hour, based on experience.

Sprague is an EEO/AA employer. We strongly encourage minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities to apply. As a federal contractor we adhere to OFCCP employment regulations. Click here for OFCCP compliance information.

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