HVAC Apprentice Technician - Louisiana

Job Description

Job Description

Salary : $15 / hr.+ Based on Experience

Applications for the Apprenticeship Program are accepted year-round; however, our selection and recruiting period runs from March through August each year. We host two Open House events, one in April and one in July, where prospective apprentices can learn more about the program and available opportunities. All applicants will be invited to attend an Open House as part of the recruiting process. Following the Open House, selected applicants will be invited to join the program. Selections are made only during this recruiting window for classes that begin the first week of September and continue through May. Applicants are encouraged to apply early to be considered for the upcoming class cycle.

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

Minimum Requirements

Prospective Apprentices must be 18 years of age, drug free, have obtained a High School Diploma or Equivalency, and hold a valid driver's license.