Sheet Metal Apprentice (Projects)

PremiStar; Crown Point (IN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

PremiStar is seeking an HVAC Apprentice to assist with installing and maintaining heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and boiler systems. You will work with HVAC Service Technicians on service and installation jobs, test equipment, mount components, diagnose issues, adjust refrigerant, and wire controls.

This union position requires a high school diploma or equivalent and enrollment in an Apprenticeship program.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Enrollment in an HVAC apprenticeship program is required.
• Ability to communicate with internal team and customers.
• Experience using hand and power tools is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with HVAC service and installations including testing equipment, mounting equipment, conducting diagnosis, adjusting refrigerant, and wiring controls.
• Collaborate with HVAC Service Technicians to run service and installation jobs.
• Assist in replacing, repairing and installing HVAC and refrigeration units.
• Power wash HVAC equipment units.
• Run performance maintenance calls.

Skills

Communication

Follow instructions

Hand tools

Power tools

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Enrolled in Apprenticeship program

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

The HVAC Apprentice will assist with installing, and maintaining heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and boiler systems.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist with HVAC service and installations including testing equipment, mounting equipment, performing diagnosis, adjusting refrigerant, and wiring controls.
• Collaborate with HVAC Service Technicians to run service and installation jobs.
• Assist in replacing, repairing and installing HVAC and refrigeration units.
• Power wash HVAC equipment units.
• Run performance maintenance calls.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Education/Experience:

High school diploma or equivalent and enrolled in Apprenticeship program.

Competencies:

• Ability to communicate with internal team and customers.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to use hand and power tools.

Union Position:

This is a union role, and candidates must be eligible to join the applicable union

Physical Demands

Must be physically able to operate a variety of machinery and equipment including electronic and diagnostic tools, recovery equipment, and various other HVAC equipment. Must be able to use body members to work, move or carry objects or materials. This position requires:? stooping, kneeling, crouching, climbing, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, feeling, seeing, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions. Must be able to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently. Physical demand requirements are at levels of those of medium work.

Work Environment

This job operates primarily alone on HVAC and boiler equipment in all environments, which includes extreme cold or heat depending on the time of year. Vehicles are used as the base of operations.

Reasonable Accommodation

Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions unless doing so presents an undue hardship on the Company’s business operations.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Employee understands the above job description and agrees to comply with and be subject to its conditions. Employee further agrees this job description does not alter his/her at-will employment status. Employee understands that the Company reserves the right to delegate, remove, expand or change any and all responsibilities. Employee acknowledges that he/she can fulfill the above duties with or without reasonable accommodation.