HVAC Install Apprentice

Job Location:

We Care Plumbing, Heating & Air (San Marcos) - SAN MARCOS, CA 92078, Position Type:
Full Time, Salary Range: $18.00 - $24.00 Hourly, Travel Percentage:
None, Position Summary

As an HVAC Install Apprentice, you'll support licensed technicians and installers with setting up and installing heating and air conditioning systems in homes and businesses, learning hands-on as you go. It's a trade with steady, reliable demand, and this is where you start building real skills for a long-term career.

• Assist HVAC installers with the setup, installation, and replacement of HVAC systems, including ductwork and wiring
• Prepare tools, materials, and work areas, and perform basic tasks like measuring, cutting, drilling, and assembling under supervision
• Follow blueprints, schematics, and project instructions from senior technicians, ensuring all work meets building codes and safety regulations
• Maintain clean, safe, and organized job sites, and document work performed and time logs as required
• Communicate professionally with customers and coworkers, and take part in training and safety meetings to build your HVAC trade knowledge

• Weekly pay with incentives and bonuses
• 401(k) retirement with company match
• Holiday pay, vacation pay, & paid time off
• Company events & parties
• Health benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, & long and short-term disability insurance

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Enrollment in or interest in an HVAC apprenticeship or trade school program preferred

• Basic mechanical aptitude and knowledge of hand and power tools
• Willingness to learn HVAC installation practices and safety protocols

• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation required

• Ability to follow instructions and work effectively under supervision
• Good teamwork and communication skills

• Lifting up to 50 lbs, bending, kneeling, climbing ladders, and standing for extended periods
• Work performed indoors, outdoors, and sometimes in confined spaces or varying weather conditions

• Field-based role with daily travel to residential and commercial job sites
• May require evening, weekend, or overtime work depending on project schedules

Ability to pass background check and drug screening