HVAC/R Apprentice

Job DetailsJob Location: Cranston, RI 02910Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: High SchoolSalary Range: $25.00 - $30.00 HourlyTravel Percentage: Road WarriorJob Shift: DayJob Category: ColdmastersAs an HVAC/R Apprentice, you will gain experience in servicing and installing HVAC systems including Rooftop units, gas heating systems, split systems, heat pumps, variable refrigerant flow systems, mini split systems, exhaust fans, energy recovery ventilators, makeup air units, chillers, boilers, hydronic pumps, and more. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Work towards becoming a licensed technician. Attend required classes as required by Rhode Island. Assist Journeymen technician and foreman. Refrigeration experience is a plus. Experience with control systems is a plus. Willingness to learn new systems. Excellent communication skills & customer relations. Safety on the jobsite at all times. Other duties as assigned Work Environment: This position requires the employee to work both inside and outside. The employee may be subject to loud noises and hot and cold temperatures while on work site. May occasionally walk on slippery or uneven surfaces. Will climb ladders and stairs every day. Positions Type and Expected hours of Work: Workday is based on 8-hour day between the hours of 7am and 4pm, Monday through Friday. Overtime will be available and work during nights and weekends will be required. Travel: Travel is required throughout Rhode Island and Massachusetts Physical Demands: Lifting under and over 40 lbs. Stooping, walking, Standing, bending, reaching, pulling and pushing Outside work Driving Climbing stairs Climbing Ladders Clarity of vision at both over 20 feet and under 20 inches Able to judge depth, have a good field of vision, and identify and distinguish colors Answer phone Precision Type work Dusty Environment Navigate uneven terrain Reading, typing and computer input Qualifications Qualifications HVAC: 1 year (Preferred) High school or equivalent (Preferred) EPA Type II (Preferred) Driver's License  Who We Are The RISE Group is an employee-owned, professional engineering firm that provides a complete range of consulting, design, and energy services to customers throughout the United States and internationally. Our multi-disciplined engineering and technical staff specialize in failure analysis, engineering design, process optimization, and condition assessment. Our work demonstrates how creative collaboration can produce outstanding results for our clients and our communities. Our Culture At RISE, our customers come from all walks of life -- and so do our employees! We hire amazing people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it’s the right thing to do, but because it makes our company stronger. We can confidently state that we are successful as a direct result of our diversity. From day one and throughout your career with us, you’ll find a workplace culture with expansive personal & professional development opportunities, cutting edge technology, a place where relationships are valued, and work/life balance is always a priority. We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) within our workplace and in our communities. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other applicable federal or state-protected classification.     The RISE Group is an E-Verify participant and will conduct background investigations and pre-employment screening of candidates for employment Pre-employment activities will be conducted on qualified applicants after acceptance of a job offer. The RISE Group is an employee-owned company and an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, disability, or any other classification protected by law.