Commercial HVAC Service Technician - Apprentice - Union

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Carrier is the leading global provider of healthy, safe, and sustainable building and cold chain solutions with a world-class, diverse workforce with business segments covering HVAC, refrigeration, and fire and security. We make modern life possible by delivering safer, smarter, and more sustainable services that make a difference to people and our planet while revolutionizing industry trends. This is why we come to work every day. Join us and we can make a difference together.

Join Carrier using your HVAC skills to help us provide excellent customer service to our customers in our Omaha, NE and Des Moines, IA areas.  

Work with and learn from Journeyman technicians while assisting customers and handling service calls.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Inspect air-conditioning units to ensure efficient operation
• Perform regularly scheduled maintenance on heating and cooling units
• Diagnose mechanical and electrical malfunctions
• Assist with installing, replace, or repairing damaged equipment; calibrate thermostatic controls
• Assist with installing new heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning systems; repair and replace damaged or worn heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning parts and equipment; repair or replace low- and high-pressure liquid lines
• Inspect and observe pressure of liquids and vapor with instrumentation to ensure efficient operation of the unit and make necessary adjustments; inspect and service refrigeration equipment including refrigerators, ice machines, gas packs, and heat pumps
• Assist with and maintain the chilled and hot water supply systems
• Adjust and maintain internal electrical and electronic control systems; clean coils, blowers, check motors, and belt tensions
• Assist with assembly and install metal ductwork (where applicable).
• Assist in planning and designing of new installations of heating and air-conditioning systems
• Maintain maintenance records as required by City, State, and EPA regulations
• Performs additional duties and responsibilities as required
• Recognize and identify potential risks and hazards associated with performing all work-related duties safely
• Work to mitigate potential risks associated with essential duties
• Collaborate with management personnel to maintain safe working environments
• Participate in a comprehensive OSHA-approved safety course (preferably an OSHA 10- or 30-hour course) and adhere to company and regulatory compliance programs
• Obtain or carry current low-voltage electrical card
• Obtain or carry an EPA refrigerant license
• Wear appropriate company-issued uniform as well as PPE where required to work safely.

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Ability to enter the Union and or currently enrolled

• Posses a valid and current Driver’s License that meets the insurance requirements of the company
• Push/pull/lift up to 50 lbs

Preferred Qualifications:

• OSHA 10/30 Certified
• Principles and practices of Heating, Venting, Air Conditioning (HVAC) maintenance and repair; hazard and safety practices common to the trade
• HVAC controls and safety devices; appropriate Safety Data Sheets (SDSs) / chemical usages; tools of the trade; materials and refrigerant recovery equipment and procedures used in installing, repairing, and maintaining HVAC systems
• Computerized electrical circuits and systems as they relate to air-conditioning, heating, ventilating, and refrigerated cooling
• Knowledge of sheet metal, electrical, plumbing, and carpentry
• Basic understanding of building automation controls

Carrier is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

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