Apprentice - Plumbing, Electrical or HVAC

Compensation

$16 - $20 per hour.

Acquiring a position at Detmer & Sons, an Ace Hardware company, you will work within Ace Hardware Home Services, which offers a wide range of residential maintenance and home repair services. Your work will support the company's mission to provide trusted home preservation services.

• Work directly under the supervision of a qualified Lead HVAC Technician.
• Assist with any and all troubleshooting.
• Maintain accurate logs of all work performed.
• Ensure our reputation for superior service is maintained during all interactions with customers.
• Complete additional duties and special projects as assigned.

• 2‑year residential HVAC service experience preferred, but not required.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience with ductwork, piping, oil, geothermal, and air flow preferred.
• HVAC EPA certifications preferred.
• Driver’s license with a clean record.
• Positive attitude, exceptional people skills, professional appearance and behavior, and a desire to be your best.
• Ability to cultivate relationships with customers.
• Strong work ethic: reliable, dependable, punctual.

• Incentive/Commission/Bonus opportunities (based on role/grade level).
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with matching company contributions, eligible on your first day.
• Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, company‑paid short‑term disability, and long‑term disability) and life insurance benefits for you and your dependents.
• Warehouse merchandise discount.
• Paid time off and paid holidays (depending on role and month of hire).
• Career growth and opportunities across multiple channels (plumbing, heating, cooling, electrical, handyman, customer service, and others).
• Robust Employee Assistance Program providing professional assistance for personal, legal, financial, work, childcare and elder care support.

Ace Hardware Home Services, Inc. is committed to a policy of promoting equal employment opportunities. The company recognizes the importance of diversity and the skills and talents of all people to the mutual advantage of each individual and the organization. The company is committed to preventing employment discrimination related to race, religion, color, sex (including sexual harassment), gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, disability, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other action covered by federal or applicable state/local laws.

The pay range for this position starts as listed in the posting but could be higher based on education and experience. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each opening, including the minimum requirements, work location, required travel, and external market conditions. Please refer to the official position description for accurate starting pay range information.