HVAC Commercial / Restaurant Apprentice
Grand Rapids, MI
VanderHyde Mechanical, a family-owned business located on the Northwest side of Grand Rapids is seeking a motivated HVAC Commercial Restaurant Apprentice / Helper!
How does being a Commercial HVAC Apprentice benefit you?
•You’ll earn while you learn. You don’t need to pay for vocational training, learning on the job may save thousands of dollars. Instead, we pay you to learn on the job!
•You are learning a skilled trade making you a valuable co-worker.
•You are entering a career that is in HIGH DEMAND. Fewer people are entering trades these days, making the demand for skilled technicians very high!
•You will have a direct opportunity for growth into performing service with diagnostics and repairs as your skills increase.
The HVAC Restaurant Apprentice / Helper position performs various functions encompassing the HVAC service department at commercial offices and restaurants. The purpose of the HVAC apprentice (helper) is to assist Lead HVAC personnel in completing their work activities and gaining knowledge and experience in preparation for becoming technicians.
Skills, Knowledge and/or Abilities required:
•Assist and learn- to provide routine maintenance, cleaning and inspection of warm air furnaces and air conditioners.
•Perform- required documentation (each call, record recommendations, repairs, photos, estimates, timesheets etc.)
•Assist - other personnel for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of the work activities.
•Collect - signatures, paperwork and payments as directed.
•Assist and learn- to communicate to the customer the proper operation and owners’ maintenance of the installed equipment. Answer related questions from the customer on operation, features, and functions of the installed equipment.
•Develop thorough and organized working practices.
•Identify - issues that would keep equipment from running properly.
Requirements:
•Strong problem solving skills
•Familiarity with HVAC preferred
•Ability to lift up to 70 lbs.
•Ability to push, pull, carry or maneuver heavier items and work from heights or small spaces.
•Ability to pass a background check.
•Valid drivers license and insurable driving record.
Benefits Include:
•FREE HEALTH INSURANCE option for the employee!
Job Type: Full-time
Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Based on demand, hours may vary.
Pay Range: $15-20 / per hour based on experience
To apply, please submit your resume.