About the role
HVAC Install Apprentice
- Davis Heating, Cooling, Plumbing & Electric | Rocky Mount, Danville & Lynchburg, VA
- Start a Career in HVAC and Get Paid to Learn
- If you like working with your hands, solving problems, and learning a skilled trade, Davis Heating, Cooling, Plumbing & Electric can help you build a career in HVAC.
- We’re looking for motivated HVAC Install Apprentices who want hands-on experience, professional training, and the opportunity to learn from experienced installers in the field.
- You don’t need years of HVAC experience to get started. We’re looking for people who are dependable, mechanically inclined, willing to learn, and serious about building a long-term career.
- As an Install Apprentice, you’ll work alongside experienced HVAC installers and gradually build the skills needed to install residential heating and cooling systems safely and correctly.
What You’ll Learn & Do
- Assist Lead Installers with residential HVAC system replacements and new installations.
- Help install furnaces, air conditioners, heat pumps, air handlers, thermostats, ductwork, and related equipment.
- Learn how to safely remove and replace HVAC equipment.
- Assist with refrigerant lines, condensate drains, electrical connections, venting, and system components.
- Learn how to properly use HVAC tools, testing equipment, and installation materials.
- Help prepare equipment and materials before each installation.
- Load and unload equipment, tools, and supplies.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe jobsite.
- Protect customers’ homes while work is being completed.
- Learn proper installation procedures, manufacturer requirements, and safety standards.
- Assist with system startup, testing, and jobsite cleanup.
- Maintain tools, equipment, and assigned vehicles.
- Participate in company training and professional development.
- Work toward certifications and advancement into higher-level HVAC installation roles.
What We’re Looking For
- No prior HVAC experience required; construction, mechanical, maintenance, or trade experience is a plus.
- Strong mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn.
- Comfortable working with hand tools and power tools.
- Dependable and able to show up on time every day.
- Positive attitude and willingness to take direction and accept coaching.
- Ability to work well as part of a team.
- Strong attention to safety and quality.
- Comfortable working in attics, crawl spaces, basements, and outdoor conditions.
- Ability to lift and move HVAC equipment and materials.
- Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
- Willingness to obtain required HVAC certifications as you progress.
Why Start Your Career at Davis?
Paid, hands-on HVAC training
Competitive pay with opportunities to earn more as your skills grow
Clear path toward becoming an HVAC Installer or Lead Installer
Steady, year-round work
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
401(k) Plan
Paid Time Off
Paid Holidays
- Ongoing technical training and professional development
- Opportunities to earn industry certifications
- Support from experienced installers and field leaders
- Career advancement within HVAC and the broader home services industry
A Real Career Path
- This isn’t just a helper position.
- The goal is to develop you into a skilled HVAC professional.
- As you build your technical knowledge and demonstrate strong performance, you’ll have opportunities to take on more responsibility, work more independently, and progress toward becoming an HVAC Installer and eventually a Lead Installer.
What Success Looks Like
- Success in this role means showing up ready to learn, working safely, supporting your installation team, and improving your skills every day.
- You won’t be expected to know everything when you start. You will be expected to ask questions, take coaching seriously, work hard, and take pride in learning the trade.
- If you’re ready to build a career where your skills can grow along with your earning potential, Davis Heating, Cooling, Plumbing & Electric wants to hear from you.