About the role
Description
Residential HVAC Service Apprentice
Ostrom | Roanoke, VA | Full-Time
Every season is busy season.
Summer means AC calls. Winter means no-heat calls. Spring and fall mean tune-ups. HVAC is a trade that never slows down, and Ostrom is looking for an apprentice who wants to learn it from the ground up. No experience needed. Apprentices are enrolled in Ostrom University, our in-house training program built to fast-track you toward lead technician. You'll ride alongside experienced service technicians, get paid while you train, and work toward your certifications and a truck of your own.
What You'll Do
Work alongside lead technicians on residential heating and cooling service, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs
Learn system diagnostics, airflow, and how heating and cooling systems really work
Perform routine maintenance: cleaning coils, replacing filters, and inspecting electrical connections
Learn refrigerant basics and EPA handling requirements
Move, load, and position equipment, tools, and supplies
Keep your truck stocked, clean, and ready to roll
Protect every customer's home with drop cloths, floor coverings, and shoe covers, and leave it spotless
Represent Ostrom with courtesy and respect in every home you walk into
Follow all safety policies, OSHA standards, and EPA guidelines
Requirements
What You Bring
Reliability, a strong work ethic, and a real willingness to learn
Mechanical aptitude and comfort with hand and power tools
Clear, friendly communication with customers and teammates
Ability to lift up to 70 lbs, work on ladders, and work in attics, crawl spaces, basements, and extreme heat and cold
High school diploma or GED
Valid driver's license, clean driving record, and reliable transportation
Ability to pass a criminal background check and drug screen
Must be 18 years of age or older to apply
Why Ostrom
Ostrom has served the Roanoke Valley for decades across electrical, plumbing, heating, and air, and we're growing. We've built a positive, employee-focused place to work, where you share in our success as we grow.
Ostrom University training, with a fast track to lead technician
No out-of-town work and no 24/7 on-call
Full-time, year-round work
Bonus program
Competitive health, dental, and vision benefits
Retirement plan
Paid time off and paid holidays
Company-provided uniforms and major tool assistance
If you want a career with real demand and real growth, we want to hear from you.