HVAC Trainee

At Southern Comfort Mechanical in Lewisville, TX, we operate like a family. We take pride in our strong brand reputation and operational stability, but our real strength is our supportive culture where everyone starts from the bottom, learns the trade step-by-step, and works their way up. We look for people who value this path and want to invest in themselves for the long haul.

We foster a growth-minded environment where mistakes are treated as learning opportunities, asking questions is encouraged, and experienced team members will walk you through any system you don't understand. When you join us, you are joining a close-knit team genuinely dedicated to your personal and professional success.

The HVAC Trainee position is the launchpad for a rewarding, lifelong career in the skilled trades. Whether you are coming in with zero experience or bringing a bit of prior HVAC background, this role establishes your foundation by mastering the basics first—because skipping steps means missing critical skills.

You will bridge field operations, warehouse organization, and inventory management by staging equipment, picking up parts, delivering supplies to field technicians, and assisting installers on active jobs. As you ask questions, absorb knowledge like a sponge, and master core fundamentals—from zoning systems to control boards—you will earn greater responsibilities and be assigned more complex jobs as your trade skills grow.

• Competitive Base Pay: $19.00 – $22.00 per hour starting base rate—substantially higher than standard general labor rates.

• Paid Hands-On Training & Overtime: Fully paid, structured training covering systems from the ground up, plus regular overtime opportunities.

• Paid Time Off (PTO): 40 hours of PTO in Year 1, increasing to 80 hours starting in Year 3. PTO accrues throughout the year and can be used as it accrues, with additional unpaid time off available as needed.

• Comprehensive Healthcare & Retirement: Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance coverage options, plus a 401(k) retirement savings plan.

• Daily Prep & Staging: Interface daily with dispatch, management, and technicians to ensure required parts are staged, labeled, and ready for day-of installation.

• Parts & Supply Logistics: Pick up parts from supply houses and run materials directly to technicians on job sites across the area.

• Inventory Management: Maintain, organize, and adjust warehouse inventory levels for standard parts and equipment.

• Warranty Processing: Lead the weekly warranty parts process in tandem with dispatch.

• Field Support: Assist installers and service technicians in the field, learning system components hands-on step-by-step.

• Facility Maintenance: Maintain facility cleanliness, ensuring trash cans and dumpsters are emptied and keeping the yard completely free of metal, screws, and nails.

• Site Cleanup: Ensure trailers and job-site debris are collected and returned by the end of each day.

• Board & Inventory Tracking: Keep the equipment and parts board updated daily.

• Active Communication: Maintain active communication with the office, including checking in if stopped at any single location for more than 20 minutes.

• Team Alignment & Growth: Align weekly on priorities with the Service Lead and complete all assigned educational exercises.

• Age Requirement: Must be 21 years of age or older (strictly required for company vehicle insurance eligibility).

• Driver's License: Valid driver’s license with a clean Motor Vehicle Record (MVR).

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