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Midwestern Mechanical is more than a place to work, it's a place to build a future. Founded in 1983 as a one-man plumbing operation in a converted chicken coop, we've grown into a 300+ employee-owned company serving South Dakota, Iowa, Minnesota, and Nebraska. Today, we proudly support careers in plumbing, heating, HVAC, and fire protection. Through it all, our values have remained the same: treat people right, do quality work, and build something that lasts.

As a 100% employee-owned company, every team member is an owner. With industry-leading training, registered apprenticeship programs, and a strong promote-from-within culture, your work directly supports your career and your future. From residential service to large commercial projects, we take pride in doing great work together.

If you're looking for meaningful work, real career advancement, and a team that looks out for one another, you'll find it here.

Position Summary:

The HVAC Residential Installerassists in the assembly and installation of commercial HVAC systems in accordance with applicable HVAC codes. The HVAC Installation Apprentice is also responsible for delivering high quality work and productivity, and is expected to go through the company-provided apprenticeship training program to become a skilled HVAC Journeyman.

Essential Job Functions:

• Performs all work in a safe manner.
• Abides by all safety and conduct policies laid out by Midwestern Mechanical and the different work sites.
• Inspects equipment, structures or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
• Operates powered equipment including hand tools, stationary machines and others as required in a safe manner at all times.
• Makes decisions by analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
• Responds to emergency situations to resolve immediate safety concerns.
• Overnight travel as necessary within the region for corporate meetings, on-site projects and conferences.

• Provides daily direction to assigned team(s) on the job site and actively participate in training and development of apprentices.

• Follows and executes directions and assigned duties from Manager.

• Maintains a positive attitude to drive and build positive morale.

• Maintains a high quality initiative while completing assigned duties.
• Works independently to achieve goals and deadlines that are assigned.
• Responsible for all on-site documentation (checklists, safety signoff, service sheets, and other documentation that is relevant for the job completion).
• Attends all meetings associated with any given project as required.
• Works extra days as required for the project.

Minimum Job Requirements:

• Ability to work independently and with others to meet performance goals.

• Competent, responsible, organized and team-oriented.

• Strong mechanical skills and willingness to learn. Average computer skills.
• Verbally communicate with management, city officials, on-site customers and other employees.

• Lawfully drive a motor vehicle and maintain a current driver's license in order to commute to the various current or prospective job sites in the region.

• Reliable transportation.
• Work well under pressure, meeting multiple and sometimes competing deadlines.

• Ability to read and interpret written materials, architectural plans, drawings and mechanical designs.
• Perform basic mathematical computations and use measuring tools.
• Identify basic trade materials by size, shape and function.

• Follow orders and directions with minimal to no supervision.
• Maintain an active state and city license in all city/states you perform work in.

Educational and Experience Requirements:

• Completion of High School Diploma or equivalent required.
  
• Experience in HVAC as a Technician Preferred.
• Fieldexperience in HVAC inresidential applications preferred.

Working Conditions:

HVACService Technician work in residential, commercial, industrial and public settings in both indoor and outdoor job sites which include exposure to all elements of weather including cold, heat, wind, rain and snow. The weather may also impact the site exposing the individual to water and mud.

This position also includes exposure to areas off of the ground requiring the team member to work in a safe manner. The team member will also be exposed to loud noises where hearing protection is necessary and provided.

Physical Requirements: The job's functions require the following physical demands:

• Fine finger dexterity and hand & arm strength with the ability to grip and hold objects with both hands.
• Ability to lift and operate power tools to include in an overhead position.
• Ability to be off of the ground in a scissor lift or other piece of equipment.
• Ability to independently lift and carry objects safely that weigh up to 20 pounds routinely, 50 pounds frequently and 80 pounds occasionally.

Disclaimer:

The above declarations are not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job described, nor are they intended to be such a listing of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Rather, they are intended only to describe the general nature of the position. MWM reserves the right to revise or change job duties as the need arises. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.

Midwestern Mechanical is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.