HVAC Apprentice

Toms Mechanical Inc

Arlington, TX

Vision , Medical , Dental , Paid Time Off , Life Insurance , Retirement
Full-Time

Job Description

Wake up feeling great! Join Tom’s Mechanical, where each day brings purpose and belonging. Make a difference, one repair at a time. Apply now to become a Tom’s Hero!

Are you looking for an opportunity to find a career with a growing company? At Tom's we focus on helping you achieve career goals while providing you with great benefits.

We believe in caring for our customers first and our quality employees are key to maximizing great customer service. Our minimal turnover and long tenures are proof of satisfied team members. We have employees that have been here over 20 years. Our culture is highly valuable to us, and that is why we enjoy coming to work every day. We invest in our employees with training, career development and more.

We are currently seeking highly motivated HVAC Apprentice candidates who strives to prove their value to the company and appreciate this incredible opportunity to learn the HVAC skilled trade through Tom's on-the-job training and instructions. We are constantly seeking Super Stars to present to our customers. We look for those who have great customer service skills, a positive attitude, and dedication to quality work. We hire individuals who take pride in working for Tom's, where employees feel they are a part of the Tom's family.

If you are a professional, personable, and passionate about assisting customers and allowing them to fully enjoy the comfort of having their heating and air conditioners working at quality performance, stop looking for your next job and apply for your career with Tom's today. Let's get started!

Benefits:

* It all begins while working with the great people of Tom's Mechanical and then:

* Health, Vision, & Dental Insurance

* Vacation, (Annually)

* 6 Paid Holidays

* Flex Benefits

* Matching Simple IRA (Individual Retirement Account)

* Uniforms

* Company Vehicle (Provided to Technician Positions)

* Company-Paid $25,000 Life Insurance Policy

We invest in our employees everyday with training, career development and more. This position also includes use of a company truck, gas card, and a cell phone.

Our Christmas party is phenomenal and a favorite of our employees. When is the last time you heard about the Christmas party well into the Spring and then the excitement of the next starting early Fall? We really have a family environment here, and it shows every day. Come join our family today!

CURRENT OPPORTUNITY: HVAC Apprentice

Job Summary:

The HVAC Apprentice is a position designed to provide recent graduates with on-the-job training and instruction over a reasonable time period which allows this apprentice to become an effective HVAC technician. This role will work under an experienced HVAC expert, who seeks to demonstrate, train, mentor, and supervise the individual in this position. The apprentice will have an opportunity to work in each HVAC division including residential installation, residential service, commercial installation, and commercial service. This will give the apprentice a better idea of which career route to pursue. After the probationary apprentice period, once placed in a specific division, you will be trained in detail all aspects of that position. After which you will be placed in your own service van.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Services, maintains, and repairs residential and commercial HVAC systems under experienced HVAC Technician supervision
Learns to determine general condition of HVAC systems, troubleshoots HVAC malfunctions, and determines extent of necessary repairs, under the guidance of an experienced HVAC Technician
Always maintains a neat work area and inspects that area for cleanliness after completion of each job
Conveys a safety-conscious attitude, both on the job and while driving
Wears floor savers while in the client’s home
Helps maintains company vehicle, ensures that it is always clean on both the inside and the outside
Performs other related duties, as required

Required Skills/Abilities:

Professional and courteous verbal and written communication skills
First-rate interpersonal and customer service skills
Excellent attention to detail
Good driving record with continual ability to pass our driving record for insurability purposes
Solid time management skills with ability to meet deadlines
Strong problem-solving skills
Ability to prioritize tasks
Ability to function well in a high-paced, demanding, and/or strenuous environment
From interview to last day of employment, the ability to pass a 10-panel drug screen
Continual ability to pass a background clearance verification
Neat and clean appearance during working hours
Ability to successfully read, write, type, and calculate, as needed
Strong work ethic and behavior
Maintaining a safe working environment

Education and Experience:

Tom's is currently looking for hard-working, career-oriented employees interested in a career in the HVAC industry.

Must be at least 21 years of age, due to insurance coverage needs
One year of experience in construction, maintenance, or other trades setting; and
High School Diploma, GED and/or a certification from an accredited technical school, or
- Any equivalent combination of experience, training and/or education approved by Tom's Management Team.
Successful applicants will need to pass a background and drug screening.
Must have a current, valid Texas Driver's License (with a clear or near clear driving record)
Current TDLR, and EPA certification
Candidates are encouraged to provide a letter of recommendation from former employers and/or instructors.

Physical Requirements:

Must be able to:
- Bend or twist body, 90 degrees in either direction
- Stand on all surfaces for long periods of time
- Work in tight, uncomfortable spaces such as hot attics
- Squat and touch floor with hands
- Use hands to handle, control or feel objects, tools and/or controls
- Climb ladder, scaffolds and/or poles safely
- Use repetitive motions
- Walk and/or run for long periods of time
- Lift up to 50 lbs., in addition to body weight
- Reach over head with ease
- Access rooftops with extension or fixed ladders at heights of up to 50 feet, as needed
- Complete job with safety in mind for all involved and communicate any issues to the assigned SME that could lead to safety concerns prior to completing tasks
- Must be able to physically climb ladders and lift/pull 60 lbs.
- Work long hours during peak heating and cooling seasons, including extreme heat, extreme cold, and inclement weather

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.