Pre-apprentice

Precision Balancing Group is a NEBB and TABB certified independent testing and balancing firm specializing in building systems performance. We provide certified services including HVAC testing and balancing, critical room testing, fire and smoke damper inspections, door inspections, indoor air quality surveys, commissioning support, and specialized certifications for healthcare, laboratory, cleanroom, and pharmaceutical facilities.

Our team works on some of the most technically challenging and rewarding projects in the industry, helping customers maintain safe, efficient, and compliant environments.

As a proud SMART Local 18 union contractor
, we are committed to developing the next generation of skilled Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing (TAB) professionals.

This pre-apprentice position is designed for individuals who want to learn a skilled trade and build a long-term career. You will work alongside some of the industry's most experienced TAB technicians, professionals who are known not only for their technical expertise, but also for their willingness to teach, mentor, and help others succeed.

At Precision Balancing Group, we believe that great technicians are developed through hands‑on experience and strong mentorship. Our team takes pride in helping new employees grow their knowledge, confidence, and technical skills while working on real‑world projects throughout Wisconsin.

This position is more than an entry‑level job. It is an opportunity to begin a career path that can lead into apprenticeship and long‑term advancement within the HVAC Testing and Balancing industry. Through hands‑on training, field experience, and guidance from skilled mentors, you'll learn a specialized trade that offers stability, growth, and a rewarding future.

Whether you're just entering the workforce, exploring a career change, or looking for a trade that offers long‑term opportunity, this is a chance to learn from some of the best in the industry and build a career with a company that invests in its people.

• Assist experienced technicians in testing and balancing HVAC and mechanical systems.
• Learn to use specialized testing instruments and industry‑standard equipment.
• Collect, record, and analyze field measurements.
• Assist with inspections of dampers, doors, airflow systems, and ventilation components.
• Help document project findings and maintain organized field records.
• Follow established safety procedures and quality standards.
• Gain exposure to healthcare, laboratory, commercial, industrial, and critical-environment facilities throughout Wisconsin.

• Strong work ethic and willingness to learn.
• Basic math, measurement, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to follow instructions and learn technical processes.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Attention to detail and organizational abilities.
• Ability to work in various building environments, including climbing ladders and lifting equipment.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous exposure to construction, HVAC, mechanical systems, or technical trades is helpful but not required.
• Commitment to safety, professionalism, and continuous learning.

• Hands‑on training from highly experienced NEBB and TABB certified professionals.
• Mentorship from some of the best TAB technicians in the industry.
• A clear path from Pre‑Apprentice to Apprenticeship and a rewarding long‑term career.
• The opportunity to work for a respected SMART Local 18 union contractor
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• Company‑provided tools and…