HVAC Mechanic Apprentice

Position Title

Work Shift

Employee Type

Office/Department

Work Environment

Remote and hybrid positions are open to applicants based in states identified here: Work at Loyola | Loyola University Maryland.

Job Type

Benefits at Loyola

https://www.loyola.edu/department/people-culture/benefits/

Anticipated Start Date

If Temporary or Visiting, Estimated End Date

Position Duties

Essential Functions

• Assists in the installation, operation, service, and repair of light commercial heat pump/air conditioning systems and other HVAC equipment such as window units, exhaust ventilators and unit ventilators. Assists in the operation, service, and repair of pneumatic, electric, or electronic control systems on HVAC systems. Regulates and monitors air handling equipment, compressors,  cooling tower fans and other related support equipment as prescribed by operating procedures.
• Performs preventive maintenance tasks on a variety of HVAC equipment. Including replacing filters, motors and control devices. Performs service tasks such as adding refrigerant, lubricating, adjusting and replacing compressors and expansion devices, and assisting with cleaning out cooling towers. Installs and reinstalls wiring and controls to connect components and controls to electrical power sources at low line voltage. Services and repairs traps, flash tanks, piping, control valves, and condensate pumps. Performs mechanical joining of piping by using industry methods such as soldering, brazing, and gas welding. Insulates piping and mechanical equipment such as heat exchangers and associated subsystems. Performs insulation repairs to air duct systems.
• Oeprates and maintains tools, power tools, and equipment of the trade or area where assigned. Cleans work area upon completion of assignment. Assists with snow/ice removal campus-wide as required and directed.

Non-essential: Performs all other duties and responsibilities as assigned or directed by the supervisor. This may include attendance of and participation in required training for role.

Physical/Environmental Demands

Specific physical requirements or environmental exposures.

Physical/Environmental Example

Work involves the regular, and at times sustained, performance of heavier physical tasks such as walking over rough or uneven surfaces, bending, stooping, working in confined space, and lifting or carrying moderately heavy (20-50 pounds) items and occasionally very heavy (100 pounds or over) items. The work environment involves exposure to various elements such as chemicals, dust, fumes, cold, heat, noise, vibrations, or dampness, where work exposes the employee to potentially non-disabling injuries. Duties require that work be performed in adverse weather conditions. Work may require exposure to dangerous equipment and machinery. Work usually requires use of protective clothing or gear such as earplugs, hard hats, mask, gloves, insulated clothing, boots, coats, etc.

Education Preferred

High School Diploma/GED

Field of Study

N/A

Other Professional Licensures

N/A

Describe Required Experience

Less than 12 Months

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• General knowledge of the principles of air conditioning and refrigeration; of the practices and techniques used in the installation, repair and maintenance of HVAC equipment and systems; of refrigerant types, environmental impact, and gas reclamation procedures and equipment. Knowledge of OSHA regulations related to the refrigeration trade; of National Electric Code; of basic mathematics including area, volume, and weights and the practical application of fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions.
• Knowledge of plumbing, steam-fitting, and the electrical trades as they pertain to HVAC systems.
• Ability to read and explain manufacturer recommendations regarding scheduled and preventive maintenance, servicing and operation.
• Flexibility to work weekends, evenings and holidays as required.
• Must be able to rotate through on-call duties, covering evenings and weekends per the on-call procedures and guidelines.
• Must be able to successfully complete driver’s clearance process.
• Ability to support the mission and values of a Catholic Jesuit education, as well as University goals for institutional diversity.
   

Final compensation offers are determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to, job-related experience, internal equity, and alignment with organizational budget.

Successful candidates for any staff, faculty, or administrative position at Loyola University Maryland will be subject to a pre-employment background check. Note: Experience and/or education may be substituted for requirements.

Employment Eligibility

All candidates must be eligible to work in the United States and complete employment eligibility verification by the first day of employment at Loyola University Maryland, as required by law (e.g., Form I-9). Unless explicitly stated otherwise in the job description or job advertisement, Loyola University Maryland does not sponsor employment visas for this position.

University Description

Loyola University Maryland, located in the vibrant city of Baltimore, is a prestigious, selective, comprehensive university with a strong residential liberal-arts-based undergraduate program and professional graduate programs at the master’s and doctoral levels. Founded in 1852, Loyola is a Catholic University and one of 27 Jesuit colleges and universities in the United States and the first to bear the name of Saint Ignatius Loyola, founder of the Society of Jesus. Deeply committed to the Ignatian principles upon which it was founded, Loyola focuses on the care and education of the whole person — mind, body, and spirit — and its mission centers on preparing its students to learn, lead, and serve in a diverse and changing world.

The Wall Street Journal ranked Loyola No. 19 overall in the nation in its 2026 “Best Colleges” list. Loyola was also ranked No. 51 for impact on graduate salaries and No. 81 in the nation for student experience. U.S. News & World Report has ranked Loyola among the top 10 universities in the North Region for the past decade. Princeton Review named it one of the nation’s top institutions for undergraduate higher education and one of the best Mid-Atlantic colleges for 2026. Loyola is one of 75 colleges and universities included on a list of the “new” dream schools in Jeffrey Selingo’s book, Dream School, Finding the College That’s Right for You. The list of “new” dream schools highlights institutions with strong outcomes, accessible admissions, and dynamic student experiences. Loyola was also listed among the “best value” private colleges in Kiplinger’s Personal Finance. 

Loyola University Maryland is proud to be recognized among the nation’s top institutions. From national rankings to regional accolades, our commitment to academic excellence, student success, and Jesuit values continues to earn praise from respected organizations and publications.

Learn more about our prestigious rankings and notable accolades and university profile by clicking on the hyperlinks.

Diversity Statement

Loyola University Maryland strongly values the benefits that diversity brings to the workplace. In accord with its Ignatian values, the University is committed to creating and promoting a community that recognizes the inherent value and dignity of each person. Loyola University Maryland does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, or any other legally protected classification. The University recruits, hires, and promotes in accord with this policy and its Core Values.