Be part of a growing employee-owned company that has been around for over 75 years!

Southern Air, Inc. is a company dedicated to the growth of our employees and excellent customer service. We have branch locations throughout the Virginia, West Virginia, and North Carolina regions. This opportunity is located at in Richmond, VA location.

Job Description:

The Apprentice HVAC Commercial Technician will assist with installing commercial and industrial heating and cooling equipment (rooftops, furnaces, central air conditioners, commercial refrigeration equipment).

Responsibilities and Duties: • Work with others on a team to learn and maintain HVAC systems (Hydronic, Steam, Forced Hot Air, and Heat Pumps). • Work with others on a team to learn and perform the following tasks: read schematics, diagnose and troubleshoot HVAC equipment, and perform preventive maintenance on equipment all while maintaining a high standard of mechanical installation practices.

Qualifications: • 1+ years of experience in a field in a commercial/industrial/ residential environment or equivalent combination of vocational training and experience. • Must multi-task, work with minimal supervision, follow written and oral instructions, show attention to detail, and demonstrate problem-solving skills. • Must be able to pass a post-offer pre-employment drug screen and may be required to satisfactorily complete additional background checks as required (i.e., DMV, criminal history). • Must adhere to all company policies and procedures. • Health Plan – With company contributions to employee health savings account • 401k with company match • ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) • Vision Plan • Short-Term & Long-Term Disability • Life Insurance & Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) • PTO (Paid Time Off) for vacation and other purposes • Employee Assistance Plan

Skills and Abilities: • Ability to troubleshoot issues with systematic, thoughtful, timely, and effective solutions and procedures. • Demonstrate proper and safe use of tools and related equipment. • Experience in providing quality, professional customer-related services. • Ability to work and communicate effectively individually and in a team environment. • Ability to handle disruptions in stride with professionalism. • Ability to work independently in a commercial setting.

Physical Demands/Working Conditions:

The physical activities described are representative of those that an employee must meet to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions and expectations.

Individuals may need to ride or drive in a vehicle for two or more hours at a time, depending on position.

Individuals working at an outside job site may be exposed to varying temperatures and all weather conditions.

Performing this job requires frequent use of hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls. Must be able to sit, talk, hear, and stand frequently throughout the day. Must be able to climb, reach above shoulder height, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl often. The position occasionally may require lifting heavy objects (up to 50 pounds) and performing strenuous physical labor under adverse field conditions.

May work with or around typical construction materials and chemicals requiring safety data sheet knowledge.

All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Visit our website to learn more about Southern Air, Inc. www.southern-air.com

Accessibility: If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process please contact Recruiting at Phone: (434) 455-1404 Email: newhires@southern-air.com

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.

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Apprentice HVAC Commercial Technician