HVAC Apprentice Technician - Baton Rouge, LA
6 days ago
Baton Rouge
Job DescriptionSalary: $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 team/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, • Apprentice assigned to a service team/area or an SBS site running service calls and hot calls, • Advanced troubleshooting and diagnosing, • Field evaluations 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.