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ABM Industries Apprentice HVAC Technician in Austin, Texas
Overview
The Apprentice HVAC Technician performs maintenance, repairs and installation of assigned HVAC and Refrigeration equipment and controls, chilled water systems, boilers, and various other mechanical, electrical and building systems in accordance with client expectations and requests.
The apprenticeship program requires five years and includes two distinct parts: (1) 10,000 hours of on-the-job training and (2) 1,225 hours of classroom instruction in subjects related to the trade. There is a try out probation period of 1,000 hours of employment and a review at each level of advancement.
The on-the-job phase of training means employment by a qualified contractor and enables an apprentice to earn his/her way while learning the trade. The training committee has the authority and responsibility of transferring the apprentice from one shop or job to another, if necessary, to insure that he/she receives a wide range of experience in the trade.
Benefit Information:
ABM offers a comprehensive benefits package For information about ABM’s benefits, visit ABM 2024 Employee Benefits (https://www.abm.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/2024-Recruitment-Frontline-11.6.23.pdf) | Front Line Team Members | (Programa de Beneficios de ABM)
Basic Qualifications:
• Must be 18 years of age or older
• High School Diploma, GED or suitable equivalent is required
• Must possess a valid, unexpired driver's license
Responsibilities:
• Troubleshoot, calibrate and adjust pilots, thermostats and burners, transformers, controls, relays, heaters, elements, switches and controls on electrical systems
• Use common tools of the HVAC trade in daily work (e.g multimeter, refrigerant gauges, charging charts, hand tools etc.)
• Install, maintain and repair ventilation and air conditioning systems and equipment
• Identify maintenance risks on equipment
• Diagnose electrical and mechanical faults for HVAC systems
• Clean, adjust and repair systems, and performs warranty services
• Perform emergency repairs promptly and efficiently
• Provide technical direction and on-the-job training
• Keep daily logs and records of all maintenance functions
• Ensure compliance with appliance standards and with Occupational Health and Safety Act
• Comply with service standards, work instructions and customers' requirements
• Assist with customer queries inquiries
• Complete other duties as assigned
• Entry-level HVAC technicians encouraged to apply
Military and veteran friendly employer, veterans and candidates with military experience encouraged to apply
MOS Army: 51L; MOS AF: 3E131; MOS USCG: 1701; MOS USN: 3E1X1; MOS USSF: H190; MOS USMC: 1161
REQNUMBER: 105449
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.