Careers · HVAC Apprentice · Union commercial & industrial HVAC

Define your legacy

An apprenticeship is not free labor with a title. It is a structured path onto applied equipment, with someone accountable for teaching you.

The question this answers
Who is actually responsible for making sure you learn?
Reliability, on your timeline.
Detect early. Prioritize clearly. Decide confidently.
What you get
01
Union pay and benefits
With steady, high-quality work
02
Annual factory training
On the equipment you actually service
03
Vehicle, gas card, phone
Company provided
04
Pull-through incentive
Bring work in, share in it
Level 2
Structured apprenticeship

Union apprenticeship hours, ride-alongs and mentorship, not guesswork.

A bank of Daikin VRV condensing units and their refrigerant piping on a rooftop
Electrical fundamentals, controls and sensors. Learned on the machine, not from a slide.

The role

What you will do

  • Assist with planned maintenance, inspections, startups, repairs and retrofits.
  • Learn electrical fundamentals and controls basics, including VFDs, actuators and sensors.
  • Read prints and submittals, and follow written scopes and checklists.
  • Write service reports to a standard format and criteria.
  • Support job walks by capturing measurements and photos, and help stage tools and materials.
  • Assist with JHAs and toolbox talks under supervision.

What you will bring

  • Reliability, coachability and a safety-first mindset.
  • Clear communication and teamwork.
  • A valid driver’s license and insurability.
  • Work ethic, and the drive to keep learning.

Your growth path

  • Apprentice to Journeyman to Lead Technician to Foreman to General Foreman
  • Structured ride-alongs, mentorship and union apprenticeship hours

Every step is defined, and the training that goes with it is scheduled rather than promised.

How we work

The CARE standard

01

Communicate & Commit

Come prepared, communicate proactively, use facts and root-cause thinking, and contribute to continuous improvement.

02

Act With

Safety, integrity, accountability and honesty in every task and every record.

03

Relationships

Teamwork, trustworthiness, organization, preparation, respect, engagement, resourcefulness and critical thinking. Invest in coworkers, customers and partners.

04

Eliminate

Assumptions, drama, excuses and egos. Replace them with clarification, verification, ownership and solutions.

Our vision

Lead with CARE by delivering customer- and team-centered service that transforms HVAC asset management from reactive to predictive. Our vision is a future where uptime, reliability, longevity and efficiency are achieved consistently, through proactive solutions.

Our mission

Prioritize customers and team members, with a strong commitment to meaningful outcomes. Through thoughtful, prepared and proactive service, eliminate the disruption of unplanned outages. Our mission is to maximize uptime and safety while reducing lifecycle costs and minimizing environmental impact.

Questions

The things people actually ask

Who is eligible for the pull-through incentive program?

Journeymen and above are eligible. Apprentices may be eligible on a case-by-case basis when designated as lead technician on a dispatch.

Is this union work?

Yes. These roles are union and dispatched per local requirements.

Can apprentices and entry-level tradesmen apply?

Yes. We hire for both, and we coordinate with union apprenticeship requirements where they apply.

What equipment will I see?

A wide range: air- and water-cooled chillers, heat pump chillers, packaged and split systems, VRV and VRF systems, controls, pumps, VFDs and more.

Do you provide a vehicle?

Yes. A company vehicle and a gas card for business use, plus a company phone and a corporate card for approved expenses where the role requires it.

What about paid time off and pull-through incentives?

We offer paid holidays, PTO and a pull-through incentive plan. Ask about pay and benefits and we will send you the details.

What is the culture really like?

Professional, prepared and supportive, rooted in the CARE standard. Communicate and commit. Act with safety, integrity, accountability and honesty. Relationships. Eliminate assumptions, drama, excuses and egos.

CARE in ActionCome prepared. Act with integrity. Invest in the people around you. Eliminate the assumptions that get people hurt.

Build a legacy that will last

Complete the Quick Apply form below and a hiring manager reaches out within 24 hours. Not ready to apply? Ask about the pay, PTO, holidays, pull-through incentives and referral bonus first.

23312 Cabot Blvd, Hayward, CA 94545 · 510-244-7566

Submits straight to CCMS — a hiring manager reaches out within 24 hours. Attach your résumé at the bottom of the form. Prefer to talk first? Call 510-244-7566.