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Southland Industries HVAC Service Apprentice in Abilene, Texas
Position Summary
As a HVAC Service Apprentice Technician you will assist in performing all HVACR necessary to keep existing facilities and systems within those facilities operating in an efficient manner. This work can include the partnering with a journeyman technician on inspection, service, maintenance, start-up, testing, balancing, adjusting, repair, modification and replacement of mechanical and refrigeration equipment and components including related piping connections and controls. In addition, any other service, maintenance and operations work as assigned by the customer as well as work on any temporary systems. Southland Industries is a signatory contractor of local union 404. We are ideally looking for someone currently located in the Abilene, TX Area.
Roles and Responsibilities
Load, unload, and identify building materials, machinery, and tools, and distribute them to the appropriate locations.
Lubricate, clean, and repair machinery, equipment, and tools.
Clean and maintain assigned work areas to eliminate possible hazards.
Signal equipment operators to facilitate alignment, movement, and adjustment of machinery, equipment, and materials.
Control traffic passing near, in, and around work zones.
Dig ditches or trenches, backfill excavations, and compact and level earth to grade specifications, using picks, shovels, pneumatic tampers, and rakes.
May perform tasks identified in the relevant journeyman job description when a 1st year apprentice cannot be provided by the local union.
Perform all work within the confines of Brandt’s safety rules and regulations.
Perform additional assignments as requested/needed.
Primary Functions:
Perform duties relating to material handling and clean-up.
Perform craft-related tasks if/when a 1st year apprentice cannot be provided by the local trade union.
Qualifications
High school degree (or GED)
Ability and willingness to listen and follow directions
Ability to successfully work in a team environment
Ability to successfully pass company drug-screen and physical tests
Employment is contingent upon active membership in the appropriate local trade union.
Employment is contingent upon satisfying all jobsite-specific access requirements, with no outstanding restrictions from any jobsite or from working with any of Brandt’s partnering General Contractors, Owners, Customers, etc.
About Southland Industries
As one of the nation’s largest MEP companies, Southland Industries is built on the foundation of great people. Since 1949, we have put our people first, enabling growth, professional achievement, and innovation. If you want to join a fast-paced environment where you’re engaged, challenged, and valued, apply now to join our dynamic team.
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Southland Industries and all its subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing our employees with a safe work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Southland Industries are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, medical condition, marital status, family care or medical leave status, veteran status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Southland Industries will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.
Contingent Employment: All employment offers are contingent upon successful drug tests, background checks, and professional reference checks. Roles that include driving as an essential job duty will be required to have a successful Motor Vehicle Record check (MVR). We are not able to offer sponsorship of employment at this time.
External Agency Announcement : Its Southland Industries' policy not to accept candidate submissions from recruiting agencies without an active and authorized work order. Candidate ownership can only be established after a bona fide work order is issued by a member of the Southland Industries Talent Acquisition team and the candidate is appropriately submitted through our Applicant Tracking System (ATS).
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