About this role
Pay Rate: $19.73 Hourly Rate | Full - Time | Shift Details: 9:00AM-5:30PM Sunday - Tuesday, Friday-Saturday (OFF Wednesday & Thursday)
Weekly Earned Wage Access is an option for this position
Job Purpose or Objective(s): The HVAC Apprentice gains the on-the-job training, experience, and knowledge needed to qualify for an Oklahoma Mechanical Journeyman license, with the goal of becoming a licensed HVAC Technician for the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma.
Primary Tasks
- Work with and alongside licensed HVAC/Refrigeration Technicians on all heating, ventilation, air conditioning, & refrigeration issues to include but not limited to: installation, operation, repair, and preventative maintenance of all stated systems.
- Learn, train with, and obtain technical knowledge from all members of the team.
- Become familiar with and follow all HVAC & refrigeration systems building code requirements.
- Assist Technicians with procurement document reviews and in the contracting of third- party vendors.
- Develop the ability to provide cost estimates for all HVAC & refrigeration projects.
- Develop the skills necessary to read and interpret construction documentation, schematics, panel schedules and other critical records, ensuring they are correct and maintained in accordance with policies.
- Work alongside technicians to develop the troubleshooting skills necessary to diagnose problems, replace or repair parts, identify and replace defective control modules.
- Work towards achieving the knowledge and skill sets required to apply for a Mechanical Journeyman license in the state of Oklahoma with the future goal of applying for the exam.
- Perform other aspects of facilities management to include but not limited to: carpentry, wall prep, painting, plumbing, and electrical installation.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Required Education and Experience
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Valid driver’s license
- Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, basic repair and maintenance
- Mechanically inclined and be able to learn various technical/ mechanical requirements of the job
- Basic knowledge of math
- Basic knowledge of power tools, cutting torches, gauges and meters
- Two (2) years of experience in equipment and building maintenance
- 1. Work with and alongside licensed HVAC/R Technicians on all heating, ventilation, air conditioning, & refrigeration issues to include: installation, operation, repair, and preventative maintenance of all shared systems.
- 2. Learn, train with, and obtain technical knowledge from all members of the team.
- 3. Become familiar with and follow all HVAC & refrigeration systems building code requirements.
- 4. Assist Technicians with procurement document reviews and in the contracting of third- party vendors.
- 5. Develop the ability to provide cost estimates for all HVAC & refrigeration projects.
- 6. Develop the skills necessary to read and interpret construction documentation, schematics, panel schedules and other important records, ensuring they are correct and maintained observing Choctaw Retention Policy.
- 7. Partner with technicians to develop the necessary skills to diagnose problems, replace or repair parts, identify and replace defective control modules.
- 8. Work towards achieving the knowledge required to apply for a Mechanical Journeyman license in the state of Oklahoma with the future goal of applying for the exam.
- 9. Perform other aspects of Facilities Management to include : carpentry, wall prep, painting, plumbing, and electrical installation.
- 10. Perform other tasks as may be assigned.
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Valid driver’s license
- Basic knowledge of math