Apprentice HVAC

Cooney Air Conditioning & Heating has been serving Syracuse families since 1945. With nearly 80 years of experience, Cooney is known for award-winning service, reliability, and strong community ties. As part of TurnPoint Services, Cooney employees enjoy mentorship, training, and opportunities to grow their careers across 62 brands. Our people thrive in a culture of teamwork, craftsmanship, and innovation. Build your career with Cooney — where New York service excellence powers lasting success.

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• Are you ready to launch a rewarding career in HVAC? Join our team and grow your skills in heating, ventilation, and air conditioning. Whether you’ve recently completed a trade school program, earned a degree or certification, or are just mechanically inclined with a passion for problem-solving, we’ll provide the training and support you need to succeed.
• As part of our apprentice program, you’ll receive paid, hands‑on training, learning the trade from experienced professionals. Once you’re ready to work in the field, our skilled team members will guide you every step of the way, helping you gain real‑world experience while building a foundation for a long‑term career in HVAC. If you’re eager to learn, take pride in your work, and help people stay comfortable, this is the opportunity for you.

• You bring strong communication skills, with the ability to read and interpret technical documents and explain concepts clearly to customers and team members.
• You have solid mathematical skills, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, decimals, ratios, percentages, and the ability to interpret bar graphs.
• Your excellent problem‑solving and reasoning abilities, with the capacity to troubleshoot issues, make sound decisions, helps to ensure high levels of customer satisfaction.
• You are comfortable using computers and technology, including data entry, spreadsheets, and word processing software.
• Physical stamina and adaptability, able to lift and maneuver heavy equipment, work outdoors in a variety of weather conditions, and safely climb ladders or scaffolding.
• You have a strong work ethic, attention to detail, and eagerness to learn from experienced journeymen while growing your skills in the heating, air and ventilation trade.

• Assist lead HVAC technicians with installation, maintenance, and repair of residential and commercial heating, cooling, and ventilation systems.
• Attend and actively participate in apprenticeship classes, achieving passing grades in both classroom and hands‑on training assessments.
• Learn and apply proper use of tools, equipment, and safety procedures on job sites.
• Measure, cut, and assemble ductwork, piping, and related components, supporting setup, wiring, and testing of HVAC units.
• Troubleshoot and perform preventative maintenance under guidance, including electrical, refrigerant, and airflow systems.
• Maintain clean, organized work areas, tools, and vehicles while adhering to company quality and safety standards.
• Communicate effectively with team members, supervisors, and customers, providing professional, friendly service.
• Participate in ongoing hands‑on training to build technical knowledge and grow toward becoming a licensed HVAC technician.
• Work closely with experienced technicians to gain practical field experience, develop technical skills, and contribute to safe, efficient, and high‑quality job performance.

• Possess valid drivers license

• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision coverage; a 401(k) plan with company match; paid parental leave; PTO; company‑paid holidays; life and disability insurance; accident, critical illness,…