HVAC Install Apprentice

MCQUILLAN HOME SERVICES

McQuillan Home Services is a residential service company specializing in Electric, Plumbing, Heating & Air serving the Ramsey, Washington and Hennepin Counties for over 135 years. We’re Minnesota’s original plumbing, heating and cooling company, and have remained true to our mission of providing solid, honest work at fair, upfront prices. This past year we have doubled our plumbing team and added an electrical line of business. We are keen to grow and provide an extensive line-up of home services to our customers.

Position Summary
As an HVAC Install Apprentice, you'll support licensed technicians and installers with setting up
and installing heating and air conditioning systems in homes and businesses, learning hands-on
as you go. It's a trade with steady, reliable demand, and this is where you start building real skills
for a long-term career.

Key Responsibilities
• Assist HVAC installers with the setup, installation, and replacement of HVAC systems,
including ductwork and wiring
• Prepare tools, materials, and work areas, and perform basic tasks like measuring, cutting,
drilling, and assembling under supervision
• Follow blueprints, schematics, and project instructions from senior technicians, ensuring all
work meets building codes and safety regulations
• Maintain clean, safe, and organized job sites, and document work performed and time logs as
required
• Communicate professionally with customers and coworkers, and take part in training and
safety meetings to build your HVAC trade knowledge

We Offer
• Weekly pay with incentives and bonuses
• 401(k) retirement with company match
• Holiday pay, vacation pay, & paid time off
• Company events & parties
• Health benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, & long and short-term
disability insurance

Qualifications

Requirements

Education
• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Enrollment in or interest in an HVAC apprenticeship or trade school program preferred

Experience
• Basic mechanical aptitude and knowledge of hand and power tools
• Willingness to learn HVAC installation practices and safety protocols

Licenses/Certifications
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation required

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• Ability to follow instructions and work effectively under supervision
• Good teamwork and communication skills

Physical Demands and Conditions
• Lifting up to 50 lbs, bending, kneeling, climbing ladders, and standing for extended periods
• Work performed indoors, outdoors, and sometimes in confined spaces or varying weather
conditions

Work Environment/Travel
• Field-based role with daily travel to residential and commercial job sites
• May require evening, weekend, or overtime work depending on project schedules

Ability to pass background check and drug screening