Job Summary:

Associate enrolled in Storer Services’ 5-year technical program that combines classroom participation, field training as well as written evaluations for knowledge and competency in commercial HVAC. Upon successful completion of the program, apprentices will earn an industry recognized, journey-level certification

Progression

Core/Level 1 – 1st Year

• Apprentice assigned to a Senior Tech
• Basic safety, communication skills and introduction to construction drawings
• Basic principles of heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration
• Fundamental concepts of the refrigeration cycle

Level 2 – 2nd Year

• Placement will be based on staffing needs and availability
  • Apprentice Helper assigned to a maintenance team performing Maintenance Contract Tasks or
  • Apprentice Helper assigned to a specific customer site
• Explain how AC power is generated and how it is used.
• Identify various types of transformers and compressors, characteristics of refrigerants and demonstrate proper leak detection
• Describe the inspection and/or maintenance requirements for selected equipment

Level 3 – 3rd Year

• Placement will be based on staffing needs and availability
  • Apprentice Helper assigned to a maintenance team performing Maintenance Contract Tasks or
  • Apprentice Helper assigned to a specific customer site
• Identify and describe the operation of common HVAC control circuit devices, thermostats and temperature controls
• Explain how to check and troubleshoot compressors and other various HVAC system components
• Describe various commercial hot-water heating system components and subsystems
• Explain the service technician’s role in customer relations

Level 4 – 4th Year

• Apprentice assigned to a service tem/area running service calls
• Describe the properties of air, the laws related to its temperature, pressure and volume and the physical properties of gas/vapor mixtures
• Identify and describe the operation of various energy recycling and reclamation systems and apply to building management
• Start-up and shut-down of various chillers and boilers as well as air handling and packaged rooftop systems

5th Year

• Apprentice assigned to a service team/area or an SBS site running service calls and hot calls
• Advanced troubleshooting and diagnosing
• Field evaluations

Education

• High School Diploma or Graduation Equivalency Diploma
• EPA approved Universal Technician Certification

Skills and Experience

Minimum of 3 years driving experience before entering the 2nd year/Level 2 of the Apprenticeship Program