HVAC Apprentice

Who We AreBGIS is a leading provider of customized facility management and real estate services. With our combined team of over 6,500 globally, we relentlessly focus on enabling innovation through the services we deliver, while actively looking for new opportunities that will enable innovation for our clients’ businesses. Globally, we manage over 320 million square feet of client portfolios across 30,000+ locations in North America, Europe, Middle East, Australia and Asia. Further information is available at  SUMMARY The HVAC Apprentice works under the guidance of a licensed HVAC Journeyperson to learn and assist in operating facility systems, performing preventative and corrective maintenance, and routine services on facility mechanical and other systems for the assigned facility. The Apprentice is responsible for supporting work in accordance with established processes and practices and complying with internal and external requirements including but not limited to environmental, health and safety, security, and fire protection. A career at BGIS offers competitive total compensation that includes: Competitive wages  PAID vacation PAID SICK days  PAID FLEX days for personal use Competitive health and dental benefits Pension contributions match program Uniforms – 100% paid by Company Tools provided by the Company (excluding basic hand tools) Company provided vehicle  KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Installation & Troubleshooting Assists in installing air conditioning, heating, and related equipment and components. Supports overhauls and servicing of air conditioning and heating units and systems. Helps repair, replace, and adjust worn or broken HVAC parts. Assists with repairs and adjustments to valves, piping connections, fittings, and couplings. Learns to diagnose and troubleshoot problems with heating and air conditioning units and systems. Assists in installing motors, thermostats, and humidistats. Maintenance Performs work under supervision in accordance with established processes and practices. Complies with all internal and external requirements including environmental, health and safety, and fire protection. Responds to routine and on-demand service requests and assists with preventative and corrective maintenance activities. Participates in regular monitoring, inspection, and maintenance to ensure facility uptime and safety objectives are met. Assists in implementing preventative maintenance (PM) programs and ensures deficiencies are recorded and escalated. Maintains accurate inventory of assigned tools/equipment and arranges for repair and replacement where required. Client Relations Provides observations about facility mechanical conditions and deficiencies under supervision. Assists with facility-related projects. Administration Ensures work is performed in compliance with corporate and legislated policies and guidelines. Maintains all assigned tools and arranges for repair and replacement where required. Submits all expenditures on a timely basis. Other duties as assigned. KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS High school diploma or equivalent; enrollment in an HVAC apprenticeship program preferred. Basic understanding of HVAC systems and mechanical principles. Strong willingness to learn and adhere to processes and practices relating to facility operations and maintenance. Ability to work safely and follow environmental, health, and safety guidelines. Strong client-service orientation and sense of urgency. Effective communication skills for data relay and clarification. Must be available for on-call/standby and emergency call-outs as required. Must be willing to wear Personal Protective Equipment. Must meet enhanced security clearance requirements. Valid driver’s license. Licenses and/or Professional Accreditation Enrollment in a recognized HVAC apprenticeship program required. Gasfitter I & II license in addition to refrigeration license is an asset. At BGIS we believe that diversity and inclusion is a key business driver, such that we never lose sight of its importance as it is woven into the fabric of our organization. We are committed to maintaining a barrier-free recruitment process by providing equal employment opportunities through recruiting and retention of individuals of all backgrounds. We recognize that promoting diversity is an essential component of our continuing pursuit for organizational success