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Description
Who We’re Hiring:
Woodfin – Your Home Team is looking for HVAC Install Apprentices to join us! The role of an HVAC Install Apprentice is to assist technicians in the install, start up, and basic troubleshooting for new and replacement systems in residential and light commercial settings. We value team players who share and learn from their colleagues while continuously improving their skills to offer top-notch customer service.
Who We Are:
Woodfin – Your Home Team: A five-time Richmond Times Dispatch Top Workplace. Our success is no accident. We hire, train, and reward top talent, emphasizing quality people. As a hometown company, we value customer service and employ dedicated, hard-working individuals. We provide comprehensive support, including work-life balance, paid training, wellness programs, and more. Join us to work for an organization built around the core values of Humility, Integrity, and Respect!
What You’ll Do:
- Assist in replacement of any heating, air conditioning, or refrigeration equipment/systems.
- Assist in the installation of new HVAC duct systems in remodeled rooms or buildings.
- Test electrical circuits and components for continuity using electrical test equipment.
- Test pipe or tubing joints and connections for leaks using a pressure gauge or soap-and-water solution.
- Join pipes or tubing to the equipment and to the fuel, water, or refrigerant source to form a complete circuit.
- Lay out and connect electrical wiring between the controls and equipment according to the wiring diagram.
- Install, connect, and adjust thermostats, humidistats, and timers using hand tools.
- Comply with all applicable standards, policies, and procedures, including safety procedures and the maintenance of a clean work area.
- Inspect and test systems to verify compliance with plans and specifications and to detect and locate malfunctions.
- Work irregular and extended hours, including overtime, when needed.
- Prepare reports for individual installation jobs, including start-ups, customer specifications, and invoicing.
- Establish rapport with customers through active listening.
- Train customers on how to understand their new HVAC systems.
- Assist with onsite training for coworkers.
Qualifications
What You’ll Bring:
- High school diploma or equivalent is preferred, but not required.
- Interest in attending an accredited HVAC training program is preferred, but not required.
- Obtain and maintain required certifications.
- Attend ongoing training and educational sessions to enhance knowledge base.
- Safety and customer service oriented.
- Organized and detail oriented.
- Fluent English-speaking and writing skills are required.
- Driving Requirements
- Must have a valid Virginia driver’s license.
- Must have positive points on state driving record.
- Must be at least 21 years of age unless company approval is granted.
- Must not have had a DUI, DWI, or reckless driving conviction in the last five years.
- All driving records are run as part of our pre-employment process and reviewed at the discretion of the Safety Team.
- Physical Requirements
- Must be able to crawl, kneel, squat, and climb.
- Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds on a regular basis, unassisted.
- Must be able to stand and walk for extended periods of time.
What We Offer:
Woodfin – Your Home Team offers a wide range of employee benefits, including:
- A welcoming, family-oriented work environment that supports work/life balance.
- 401K plan with Roth and Traditional options, including a 25% company match on up to 6% of your income.
- Medical insurance with three plan choices, including Health Savings Account options.
- Dental insurance with two plan choices.
- Vision insurance coverage.
- Flexible spending account.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Access to apprenticeship training programs.
- Scholarship opportunities for you and your family.
- Paths for cross-training and career advancement.
- Paid vacation and PTO that accrues from day one.
- Employee Assistance Program for support when needed.
Not everyone may fulfill all the requirements listed here. If you possess the necessary skills but are unsure about your background, please don’t hesitate to apply. We welcome your application and are eager to explore the opportunity with you. We’re constantly seeking individuals who can contribute to our company’s growth and success.
At Woodfin Heating, Inc., we are committed to cultivating an environment of mutual respect and inclusion. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, gender, pregnancy, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ethnic origin, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
All aspects of employment will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs, including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge.
