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Sheet Metal HVAC Apprentice (2nd and 3rd year)

Sioux Falls, South Dakota, United States

 

Howe, Inc. is looking for HVAC Apprentices with 2 or 3 years of new construction experience.

Compensation & Incentives:

  • $20.00-$25.00 per hour depending on experience and qualifications.
  • $500 Apprentice Hand-Tool Kit on Day 1.
  • Up to $2,500 worth of cordless power tools in 1st year.
  • Tool allowance program
  • Discount on work boots.

How you’ll contribute to the team:

As an apprentice, you will be enrolled in and participate in Howe’s state-registered apprenticeship program, T.E.K. (Technology, Experience, and Knowledge). Under the direction of the Foreman, you will assist in the installation and fabrication of sheet metal ducts, spiral ducts, roof top units, and other commercial HVAC equipment and projects according to plans. Each day and every job-site may be different, as you navigate installing auxiliary components to heating-cooling equipment such as registers, air ducts, blowers, dampers, and flues. You will also participate in a monthly Howe-facilitated classroom training where will learn how to read and understand blueprints, troubleshoot and resolve issues, and carry out additional assignments as directed. Apprentices also will learn the importance of maintaining their tools, repairing equipment, and keeping their work areas neat, clean, and free of debris.

What you’ll bring to the table:

To be successful in Howe’s T.E.K. apprenticeship, you’ll need to be mechanically inclined and able to follow directions closely. Good communication skills are key, as well as the ability to work unsupervised, and maintain a professional appearance always. Apprentices are also expected to drive to and from job sites as necessary so reliable transportation is a must.

How you’ll qualify:

Howe’s T.E.K. apprenticeship provides all the on-the-job and classroom training necessary to qualify you to become a licensed Sheet Metal Journeyman. No prior construction experience is required, but it is helpful. Apprentices must also demonstrate basic skills and knowledge of the trade, as well as a good understanding of materials and tools used in the industry. A high school diploma or equivalent is required.

What to expect in the field:

  • Working in the sheet metal HVAC industry can be physically demanding. 
  • As an apprentice, you must have the physical strength to lift/carry/push/pull up to 50lbs, and have the balance, hand-eye coordination, and stamina necessary to complete jobs in various areas.
  • Apprentices must also be able to work at height, on ladders or lifts, and in all weather conditions for prolonged periods of time.
  • If offered a position with the company, you will be required to undergo and pass a pre-employment drug screen, physical, and background check.

 

 

Howe, Inc. is an EEO/AAP employer.

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