HVAC Technician - Apprentice - (US-FL-Hollywood - 33332)

Compensation: $15.00 - $20.00 / Hour
Minimum Education: High School
Job Type: Full Time
Jobcode: 9966675
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DESCRIPTION: Installs, services and repairs environmental-control systems in residences, department stores, office buildings and other commercial establishments, utilizing knowledge of refrigeration theory, pipefitting and structural layout. Mounts compressor and condenser units on platform or floor, using hand tools, following blueprints or engineering specifications. Fabricates, assembles and installs ductwork and chassis parts, using portable metalworking tools and welding equipment. Installs evaporator unit in chassis or in air-duct system, using hand tools. Cuts and bends tubing to correct length and shape, using cutting and bending equipment and tools. Cuts and threads pipe, using machine-threading or hand-threading equipment. Joins tubing or pipes to various refrigerating units by means of sleeves, couplings or unions, and solders joints, using torch, forming complete circuit for refrigerant. Installs expansion and discharge valves in circuit. SKILLS: Must work independently to troubleshoot systems, perform component failure analysis, determine repair and/or installation costs, and prepare Bill of Materials with associated cost estimates. Strong focus on system safety and understanding of applicable OSHA requirements. EXPERIENCE: This is an ENTRY LEVEL position. Some hands-on residential/industrial/commercial HVAC experience preferred. Must be a U.S. citizen. Good interpersonal skills with the ability to think independently. May be required to drive company vehicles so must have, and maintain, a valid driver's license and provide a current copy of driving record. Once hired, will take a physical examination. Other duties will be determined. BENEFITS: Our (company-paid) Entry Level Apprenticeship Training program enables new construction workers to complete Levels One and Two — the equivalent of two years of traditional apprenticeship training – in just two months while working on actual jobs. Our program has been developed to meet the standards established by the Bureau of Apprenticeship and Training (BAT), the HVAC Apprentice Training program features courses in mechanics, chemistry, and electricity, as well as heating, ventilation, pipefitting, and welding. OTHER BENEFITS: Perini Plumbing & Mechanical Contractors employees around the country enjoy a wide range of benefits and competitive compensation package. Perini Plumbing & Mechanical Contractors is much more than just a place to work. It's a place where you can put your innovative thinking and skills into high gear and work alongside other highly intelligent and motivated people. It's a place where you can apply your skills to some of the world's most challenging, interesting, and meaningful projects. It's a place that values the diversity of our areas of practice and our people. It's what makes Perini Plumbing & Mechanical Contractors a great place to work and grow. Come grow with us! For more information on Perini Plumbing & Mechanical Contractors, please visit our website at http://www.periniplumbing.com. Perini Plumbing & Mechanical Contractors is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For further details regarding this role, please feel free to email me.