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Perfection Group

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Commercial HVAC Service Technician 1

Columbus, OH · On-site

$20 - $24/hr

From the basement of his parents' home, Jack Albrecht, Chairman, watches has dad build a business by replacing coal fired furnaces. Now, directed by third generation leadership, Perfection Group ...

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Boatswains Mate

Mayfield, OH

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Chardon, OH

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Mack, OH

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Lowell, OH

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Kirtland, OH

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Boatswain's Mate

Port Clinton, OH

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Boatswain's Mate

Athens, OH

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Boatswain's Mate

Barberton, OH

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Boatswains Mate

Mason, OH

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Boatswain's Mate

Ironton, OH

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Boatswains Mate

Mendon, OH

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Boatswains Mate

Roseville, OH

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Boatswain's Mate

Toledo, OH

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Boatswain's Mate

South Zanesville, OH

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Boatswain's Mate

Saint Clairsville, OH

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Boatswain's Mate

Valley View, OH

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Boatswain's Mate

Bellbrook, OH

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London, OH

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How much do apprentice watchmaker jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 5, 2026, the average hourly pay for apprentice watchmaker in Ohio is $18.40, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.53 and $20.10 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an apprentice watchmaker?

To thrive as an Apprentice Watchmaker, you need keen attention to detail, manual dexterity, and a fundamental understanding of mechanical principles, often developed through vocational training or related coursework. Familiarity with precise hand tools, magnification devices, and potentially basic watchmaking certifications (such as WOSTEP or AWCI courses) is beneficial. Patience, reliability, and a willingness to learn are essential soft skills that help apprentices master the intricate craft. These competencies are crucial for delivering high-quality work, ensuring accuracy, and growing into more advanced roles within the horology industry.

What is an apprentice watchmaker?

An Apprentice Watchmaker is a trainee who learns the craft of repairing, maintaining, and assembling timepieces under the guidance of an experienced watchmaker. Duties typically include disassembling watches, cleaning components, replacing parts, and adjusting mechanisms for accuracy. Apprentices gain hands-on experience with various tools and techniques essential for watchmaking. This role requires patience, precision, and attention to detail. Over time, apprentices develop the skills needed to become certified watchmakers.

What are the typical daily tasks and how is on-the-job training structured for an apprentice watchmaker?

As an Apprentice Watchmaker, your daily tasks may include disassembling and cleaning watch movements, replacing parts under supervision, inspecting components for wear or damage, and assisting with customer repairs. You will frequently work alongside experienced watchmakers, receiving hands-on instruction and gradually taking on more complex repairs as your skills grow. Many apprenticeships include both formal classroom learning and practical bench time, allowing you to develop theoretical knowledge while honing your craftsmanship. This combination of guided practice and progressive responsibility helps lay a strong foundation for advancement in the field.

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Commercial HVAC Service Technician 1

Perfection Group

Columbus, OH • On-site

$20 - $24/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

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Job description

HVAC Service Technician I – Columbus, OH

Perfection Group is searching for a full-time, early-career HVAC Service Technician to serve customers in central and west Columbus and the surrounding area. Ever heard of us?  We have been in business for 75 years and are third-generation family owned and operated!

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who has completed HVAC trade school and gained one to three years of hands-on industry experience—but is still looking for the right company to help build a long-term commercial HVAC career. Residential, commercial, installation, maintenance, or other relevant HVAC experience will be considered.

We’re looking for someone dependable, mechanically inclined, eager to learn, and willing to contribute to the team. You’ll work alongside experienced technicians, receive ongoing technical development, and gradually take on greater responsibility as your skills grow.

Hourly pay for this position ranges from $20.00 to $24.00, based on relevant experience, technical ability, and certifications.

What You’ll Do

  • Assist with and perform maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on commercial HVAC equipment
  • Diagnose basic electrical and mechanical HVAC issues with support from experienced technicians
  • Clean, adjust, and repair systems and components
  • Perform preventive maintenance and help identify emerging equipment concerns
  • Follow established safety practices and company procedures
  • Communicate professionally with customers, teammates, and leadership
  • Receive technical direction, hands-on coaching, and continued training
  • Develop the skills needed to independently service increasingly complex HVAC systems

What We’re Looking For

  • Completion of an HVAC trade school or technical training program required
  • One to three years of HVAC-related experience preferred
  • Previous residential, commercial, installation, maintenance, or service experience will be considered
  • EPA Section 608 certification required
  • Valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record
  • Foundational understanding of HVAC, electrical, and mechanical systems
  • Dependability, a strong work ethic, and a willingness to learn
  • Ability to work safely, take direction, and contribute to a team
  • Professional communication and customer-service skills

About Perfection Group

We believe a well-managed facility can transform our world. Perfection Group designs, installs, and services mechanical and environmental systems for commercial, industrial, and institutional customers, with an emphasis on efficient and reliable facility operations.

If you have the foundational HVAC experience and are ready to turn it into a long-term commercial service career, we’d like to meet you.

Company Description

Perfection Group, founded in 1951, is the industry leader that designs, installs and services mechanical equipment and environmental equipment focusing on energy efficient facility operations for commercial, industrial and institutional customers.

From the basement of his parents' home, Jack Albrecht, Chairman, watches has dad build a business by replacing coal fired furnaces. Now, directed by third generation leadership, Perfection Group continues to grow its "Everything, Everywhere" concept across its footprint. Perfection has steadily grown and evolved in the past 75 plus years. Today, Perfection is a facility solutions provider servicing the Cincinnati, Dayton, Columbus, Indianapolis, Louisville, Lexington, Charleston, Knoxville, Nashville, Chattanooga and areas in between.