Integrated Apprenticeship Program
Tempo Headquarters Irving - Irving, TX 75061
Description
Company Profile Tempo/US-EcoLogic is an Employee-Owned Company who has been proudly serving Dallas-Fort Worth residential communities since 1966 and serving the Green Building and Energy Efficiency needs of the Nation since 2007. Tempo/US-EcoLogic consists of four operating divisions: Tempo Mechanical, Tempo Service, US-EcoLogic Single Family and US-EcoLogic Multi Family.
Summary:
An Integrated Apprenticeship HVAC program at Tempo Inc. typically involves hands-on training alongside formal education, preparing individuals to work as Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) technicians.
While in this IAP program, you will receive on-the-job training and technical training to develop the skills necessary to install, maintain, and repair heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems. This position combines classroom instruction with practical, real-world experience under the guidance of experienced HVAC professionals.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Successfully complete/graduate from an approved technical school program and obtain TDLR and EPA certifications.
- Accelerate skill development, by journeying through each functional area, gain knowledge and skills that will be relevant to your career growth.
- Learn workplace culture, building productive relationships among co-workers, and sharing unique perspectives that will enhance the culture and success of the company.
- Knowledge transfer, gain knowledge and insights from others who have industry experience.
- Expand your professional network by learning beside experienced technicians and leaders, developing relationships with Tempo partners, customers, vendors, and others.
- Gain confidence and grow personally and professionally.
Career Development:
- Apprenticeship Program: The program will combine on-the-job training with classroom education, enabling apprentices to gain technical expertise while earning a wage.
- Certification & Licensing: Upon successful completion of the program, apprentices will be eligible to take exams for certification or licensing such as EPA & TDLR.
- Advancement: After successfully completion of technical training school training & on-the-job training, candidate can move into positions, such as HVAC technician, Residential & Commercial Service Installer, Junior Foreman & Junior SAW Technician position.
Qualifications
- Interest in the HVAC field.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Willingness to learn and grow within the trade.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Pass a pre-employment drug screen and criminal background check.
- Preference for mechanical/technical ability or complementary skills.
- Must be 18 years or older.
- Must have a valid driver's license.
Education and/or Experience
High school graduate or GED
Language Skills
- Able to speak & understand English
Culture:
The following core values are to be followed and always reinforced.
- People First
- Partnerships over Transactions
- Decide Like an Owner
- Do The Right Thing
Benefits:
- Employee ownership (ESOP) with weekly Employer Match
- Stock accumulation plan based on continuous service
- Competitive pay
- 120 hours PTO
- Bereavement Pay
- 7 Paid holidays
- 1 Floating holiday
- Health Insurance (company pays approx. 70% of medical coverage chosen, Dental, Vision Insurance (optional)
- $25,000 life insurance/$25,000 AD&D (additional voluntary life/AD&D products available)
- Disability income protection plan (Short-Term (optional) & Long-Term Disability, paid by company)
- 401 (k) savings plan - 20% Employee Contribution
- Continuing education and training programs