Residential HVAC Service Apprentice

Ostrom | Roanoke, VA | Full-Time

Every season is busy season.

Summer means AC calls. Winter means no-heat calls. Spring and fall mean tune-ups. HVAC is a trade that never slows down, and Ostrom is looking for an apprentice who wants to learn it from the ground up. No experience needed. Apprentices are enrolled in Ostrom University, our in-house training program built to fast-track you toward lead technician. You'll ride alongside experienced service technicians, get paid while you train, and work toward your certifications and a truck of your own.

• Work alongside lead technicians on residential heating and cooling service, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs
• Learn system diagnostics, airflow, and how heating and cooling systems really work
• Perform routine maintenance: cleaning coils, replacing filters, and inspecting electrical connections
• Learn refrigerant basics and EPA handling requirements
• Move, load, and position equipment, tools, and supplies
• Keep your truck stocked, clean, and ready to roll
• Protect every customer's home with drop cloths, floor coverings, and shoe covers, and leave it spotless
• Represent Ostrom with courtesy and respect in every home you walk into
• Follow all safety policies, OSHA standards, and EPA guidelines

• Reliability, a strong work ethic, and a real willingness to learn
• Mechanical aptitude and comfort with hand and power tools
• Clear, friendly communication with customers and teammates
• Ability to lift up to 70 lbs, work on ladders, and work in attics, crawl spaces, basements, and extreme heat and cold
• High school diploma or GED
• Valid driver's license, clean driving record, and reliable transportation
• Ability to pass a criminal background check and drug screen
• Must be 18 years of age or older to apply

Ostrom has served the Roanoke Valley for decades across electrical, plumbing, heating, and air, and we're growing. We've built a positive, employee-focused place to work, where you share in our success as we grow.

• Ostrom University training, with a fast track to lead technician
• No out-of-town work and no 24/7 on-call
• Full-time, year-round work
• Bonus program
• Competitive health, dental, and vision benefits
• Retirement plan
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Company-provided uniforms and major tool assistance

If you want a career with real demand and real growth, we want to hear from you.