HVAC Install Apprentice
Davis Heating, Cooling, Plumbing & Electric | Rocky Mount, Danville & Lynchburg, VA
Start a Career in HVAC and Get Paid to Learn
If you like working with your hands, solving problems, and learning a skilled trade, Davis Heating, Cooling, Plumbing & Electric can help you build a career in HVAC.
We’re looking for motivated HVAC Install Apprentices who want hands-on experience, professional training, and the opportunity to learn from experienced installers in the field.
You don’t need years of HVAC experience to get started. We’re looking for people who are dependable, mechanically inclined, willing to learn, and serious about building a long-term career.
As an Install Apprentice, you’ll work alongside experienced HVAC installers and gradually build the skills needed to install residential heating and cooling systems safely and correctly.
What You’ll Learn & Do
- Assist Lead Installers with residential HVAC system replacements and new installations.
- Help install furnaces, air conditioners, heat pumps, air handlers, thermostats, ductwork, and related equipment.
- Learn how to safely remove and replace HVAC equipment.
- Assist with refrigerant lines, condensate drains, electrical connections, venting, and system components.
- Learn how to properly use HVAC tools, testing equipment, and installation materials.
- Help prepare equipment and materials before each installation.
- Load and unload equipment, tools, and supplies.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe jobsite.
- Protect customers’ homes while work is being completed.
- Learn proper installation procedures, manufacturer requirements, and safety standards.
- Assist with system startup, testing, and jobsite cleanup.
- Maintain tools, equipment, and assigned vehicles.
- Participate in company training and professional development.
- Work toward certifications and advancement into higher-level HVAC installation roles.
What We’re Looking For
- No prior HVAC experience required; construction, mechanical, maintenance, or trade experience is a plus.
- Strong mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn.
- Comfortable working with hand tools and power tools.
- Dependable and able to show up on time every day.
- Positive attitude and willingness to take direction and accept coaching.
- Ability to work well as part of a team.
- Strong attention to safety and quality.
- Comfortable working in attics, crawl spaces, basements, and outdoor conditions.
- Ability to lift and move HVAC equipment and materials.
- Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
- Willingness to obtain required HVAC certifications as you progress.
Why Start Your Career at Davis?
- Paid, hands-on HVAC training
- Competitive pay with opportunities to earn more as your skills grow
- Clear path toward becoming an HVAC Installer or Lead Installer
- Steady, year-round work
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
- 401(k) Plan
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Ongoing technical training and professional development
- Opportunities to earn industry certifications
- Support from experienced installers and field leaders
- Career advancement within HVAC and the broader home services industry
A Real Career Path
This isn’t just a helper position.
The goal is to develop you into a skilled HVAC professional.
As you build your technical knowledge and demonstrate strong performance, you’ll have opportunities to take on more responsibility, work more independently, and progress toward becoming an HVAC Installer and eventually a Lead Installer.
What Success Looks Like
Success in this role means showing up ready to learn, working safely, supporting your installation team, and improving your skills every day.
You won’t be expected to know everything when you start. You will be expected to ask questions, take coaching seriously, work hard, and take pride in learning the trade.
If you’re ready to build a career where your skills can grow along with your earning potential, Davis Heating, Cooling, Plumbing & Electric wants to hear from you.