HVAC Apprentice

The role

Mechanical contractor in Chicago hiring an HVAC Apprentice for preventive maintenance contracts at schools and offices. On site, Chicago.

What you'll do

• Install ductless mini-splits and thermostats on smaller jobs
• Keep accurate records for warranty claims and parts returns
• Diagnose and repair furnaces, heat pumps, air handlers and condensing units
• Check refrigerant charge, superheat and subcooling, and recover refrigerant per EPA rules

About you

• 0-2 years of hands-on HVAC service experience
• Must pass background check and drug test
• Own a standard set of HVAC hand tools and gauges
• Good communication with homeowners
• EPA 608 Universal certification
• Strong grasp of the refrigeration cycle and electrical troubleshooting

Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM plus overtime in peak season

Why work with us

Compensation: $15.00 - $17.00/hr

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off

The company

Riverforge Air Conditioning is a mechanical and electrical contractor with 280 employees and both union and open-shop divisions. We install HVAC, plumbing, process piping and electrical systems in hospitals, data centers and manufacturing plants. Still family owned, 54 years on.

Riverforge Air Conditioning is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

This position requires a background check.

Start: Within 30 days.

Demo job created on 11jobs for testing and demonstrations. It is not an actual opening at Riverforge Air Conditioning LLC.