HVAC Apprentice Technician - East Texas

Job Description

Salary: $15/hr.+ Based on Experience

Job Summary:

Associate enrolled in Storer Services 5-year technical program that combines classroom participation, field training as well as written evaluations for knowledge and competency in commercial HVAC. Upon successful completion of the program, apprentices will earn an industry recognized, journey-level certification

Progression

Core/Level 1 1st Year

Apprentice assigned to a Senior Tech

Basic safety, communication skills and introduction to construction drawings

Basic principles of heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration

Fundamental concepts of the refrigeration cycle

Level 2 2nd Year

Placement will be based on staffing needs and availability

Apprentice Helper assigned to a maintenance team performing Maintenance Contract Tasks or

Apprentice Helper assigned to a specific customer site

Explain how AC power is generated and how it is used.

Identify various types of transformers and compressors, characteristics of refrigerants and demonstrate proper leak detection

Describe the inspection and/or maintenance requirements for selected equipment

Level 3 3rd Year

Placement will be based on staffing needs and availability

Apprentice Helper assigned to a maintenance team performing Maintenance Contract Tasks or

Apprentice Helper assigned to a specific customer site

Identify and describe the operation of common HVAC control circuit devices, thermostats and temperature controls

Explain how to check and troubleshoot compressors and other various HVAC system components

Describe various commercial hot-water heating system components and subsystems

Explain the service technicians role in customer relations

Level 4 4th Year

Apprentice assigned to a service tem/area running service calls

Describe the properties of air, the laws related to its temperature, pressure and volume and the physical properties of gas/vapor mixtures

Identify and describe the operation of various energy recycling and reclamation systems and apply to building management

Start-up and shut-down of various chillers and boilers as well as air handling and packaged rooftop systems

5th Year

Apprentice assigned to a service team/area or an SBS site running service calls and hot calls

Advanced troubleshooting and diagnosing

Field evaluations

Education

High School Diploma or Graduation Equivalency Diploma

EPA approved Universal Technician Certification

Skills and Experience

Minimum of 3 years driving experience before entering the 2nd year/Level 2 of the Apprenticeship Program

Full-time