HVAC Install Pre-Apprentice

HVAC Install Pre-Apprentice

At Hoffmann Brothers, we stand committed to our mission of Improving Life in Every Home for our customers, our employees, and the communities we serve. For over 40 years, we’ve led the industry in HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and appliance services, and we continue to innovate by integrating sustainability into our daily operations. As a proud Top Workplace winner, we are looking for teammates who are mission-aligned, safety-minded, and solution-driven.

We offer a variety of benefits to all our employees, which include:

• Competitive Pay
• Free Medical, Dental and Vision Family Coverage
• 3 Weeks PTO + 9 Paid Holidays
• 10% 401K Match
• Company Vehicle
• Great Work Environment and Healthy Work/Life Balance
• Paid Training and Leadership Development Programs
• Opportunities for Advancement

Summary of Job:

The HVAC Pre-Apprentice plays a critical role in daily operations, and in advancing Hoffmann Brothers’ environmental responsibility initiatives. The candidate will be learning the different components and materials utilized in HVAC installations as well as the roles and duties of various Field Professionals. This individual will be responsible for identifying, sorting, and ensuring the proper recycling and disposal of materials from job sites, warehouses, and facilities. Using company vehicles, the HVAC Install Pre-Apprentice will travel between worksites and various locations to deliver and recover materials.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Recover refrigerant from discarded HVAC and refrigeration equipment
• Learn to identify HVAC components and equipment as well as the locations where they are sourced.
• Assist in all areas of the company as needed to ensure safe and efficient operations
• Ensure all recyclable materials are correctly sorted, and transferred to appropriate recycling streams
• Dismantle HVAC and other mechanical equipment using hand and power tools to recover recyclable and reusable components
• Identify and recover new or reusable materials that may have been discarded
• Recover used materials from job sites for recycling, reuse, or proper disposal
• Maintain safe and clean workspaces according to OSHA and company safety standards
• Maintain a clean and safe work area in shop and field environments
• Collaborate with warehouse and field teams to streamline material recovery processes
• Promote and model environmentally responsible behavior within the company
• Communicate with management to identify opportunities for operational efficiency

Qualifications:

• Solid mechanical comprehension and a desire to advance in their career.
• Familiarity with power tools and safe handling practices
• Attention to detail in sorting materials and recognizing recoverable components
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Physically able to lift up to 50 pounds, stand for long periods, and work in various weather conditions
• A commitment to safety, sustainability, and continuous improvement
• Must become EPA certified for refrigerant handling within 10 days of hire
• Lives our Hoffmann Brothers Values: Integrity, People Focused, Commitment, Solution Driven, and Ownership

Physical Demands/Working Conditions:

This role involves frequent lifting, bending, standing, and use of manual and power tools. Technicians may work indoors and outdoors and will be exposed to dust, noise, and debris. PPE will be provided and must be worn as required. Ability to lift 50 lbs and operate machinery safely is required.

Hoffmann Brothers is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All employees must consider safety as their primary job. General knowledge of safe working practices and federal/state OSHA requirements is required as applicable.