Embarking on a career in the HVAC trade in Bluefield, WV typically begins with an apprenticeship, blending hands-on experience with classroom instruction, allowing individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships generally last four to five years, requiring extensive training under licensed professionals. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are approximately 450 HVAC technicians in West Virginia, with an average wage of $440 per week in Bluefield. Trade schools, unions, and various platforms assist aspiring HVAC technicians in finding apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a career with strong earning potential—often exceeding $45,000 annually for experienced professionals.
Be part of a growing employee-owned company that has been around for over 75 years! Southern Air, Inc. is a company dedicated to the growth of our employees and excellent customer service. We serve clients throughout the Virginia, West Virginia, and North Carolina regions. This opportunity is located at our Bluefield, WV location. Southern Air, Inc. rewards your commitment with excellent wages and benefits, including participation in our ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan), Holiday/PTO, medical, 401(k), and career opportunities. Join our team and enjoy the rewards. Job Description: The HVAC Commercial Installer installs commercial and industrial heating and cooling equipment (rooftops, furnaces, central air conditioners, commercial refrigeration equipment). Responsibilities and Duties: • Installing HVAC systems (Hydronic, Steam, Forced Hot Air, and Heat Pumps). • Maintaining a high standard of mechanical installation practices. • Must have a high mechanical aptitude. • Ability to braze and solder. • Ability to read and interpret wiring diagrams and blueprints. • Understanding of proper refrigerant piping installation. • Basic knowledge of system controls and wiring. • Basic computer skills.Ability to maintain a professional demeanor, with good communication ability. • Qualifications: • Minimum one year of HVAC experience in HVAC service and installation or equivalent combination of vocational training and experience. • Must be able to work independently and as a team member. • Strong communication and documentation skills. • Must be able to pass a post-offer pre-employment drug screen and may be required to satisfactorily complete additional background checks as required (i.e. DMV, criminal history). • Must adhere to all company policies and procedures. Benefits: • Health Plan – With company contributions to employee health saving account (Starts 1st day) • Dental Plan • 401k with company match • ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) • Vision Plan • Short-Term & Long-Term Disability • Supplemental & Dependent Life Insurance • Life Insurance & Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) • PTO (Paid Time Off) for vacation and other purposes • Employee Assistance Plan • Company Cell phone / Tablet • Pay range $16 - $40 an hour(depending on experience) Skills and Abilities: • Ability to troubleshoot issues with systematic, thoughtful, timely, and practical solutions and procedures. • Demonstrate proper and safe use of tools and related equipment. • Experience in providing quality, professional customer-related services. • Ability to work and communicate effectively individually and in a team environment. • Ability to handle disruptions in stride with professionalism. • Ability to work independently in a commercial setting. Physical Demands/Working Conditions: The physical activities described are representative of those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions and expectations. Depending on the position, individuals may need to ride or drive in a vehicle for two or more hours at a time. Individuals working at an outside job site may be exposed to varying temperatures and all weather conditions. Performing this job requires frequent use of hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls. Must be able to sit, talk, hear, and stand frequently throughout the day. Must be able to climb, reach above shoulder height, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl often. The position occasionally may require lifting heavy objects (up to 50 pounds) and performing strenuous physical labor under adverse field conditions. May work with or around typical construction materials and chemicals requiring safety data sheet knowledge. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Visit our website to learn more about Southern Air, Inc. www.southern-air.com
See More Details >>Be part of a growing employee-owned company that has been around for over 75 years! Southern Air, Inc. is a company dedicated to the growth of our employees and excellent customer service. We serve clients throughout the Virginia, West Virginia, and North Carolina region. This opportunity is located at our Bluefield, WV location. Southern Air, Inc. rewards your commitment with excellent wages, benefits including participation in our ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan), Holiday/PTO, medical, 401(k), and career opportunities. Join our team and enjoy the rewards. Job Description: The HVAC Residential Technician installs residential heating and cooling equipment. Responsibilities and Duties • Maintaining HVAC systems (Hydronic, Steam, Forced Hot Air, and Heat Pumps). • Read schematics. • Diagnosing and troubleshooting HVAC equipment. • Maintaining a high standard of mechanical installation practices. • Performing preventive maintenance on equipment. Qualifications: • Minimum 1 - 5 years of HVAC experience in HVAC service and installation or equivalent combination of vocational training and experience. • Must have experience servicing, troubleshooting, diagnosing, repairing, and installing HVAC and related equipment. • CFC Certification. • Must be able to work independently and as a team member. • Strong communication and documentation skills. • Must be able to pass a post-offer pre-employment drug screen and may be required to satisfactorily complete additional background checks as required (i.e. DMV, criminal history). • Must adhere to all company policies and procedures. Benefits: • * Health Plan – With company contributions to employee health saving account (Starts 1st day!) • Dental Plan • 401k with company match • ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) • Vision Plan • Short-Term & Long-Term Disability • Supplemental & Dependent Life Insurance • Life Insurance & Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) • PTO (Paid Time Off) for vacation and other purposes • Employee Assistance Plan • Paid time off for initial attempt to sit for exams for any relevant trade licenses and reimbursed for related annual license renewal fees • Paid training opportunities, participating in "OEM equipment specific" training classes and our own "in house" courses • Technicians are home most nights, with minimal out-of-town work requirements, and off most weekends • Company-provided and laundered uniforms. • Tool account and employee assistance program • We provide "IN HOUSE" tech support • Technicians take a company vehicle home at NO COST TO THE TECH • Wages $16 - $40 an hour Skills and Abilities: • Ability to troubleshoot issues with systematic, thoughtful, timely, and effective solutions and procedures. • Demonstrate proper and safe use of tools and related equipment. • Experience in providing quality, professional customer-related services. • Ability to work and communicate effectively individually and in a team environment. • Ability to handle disruptions in stride with professionalism. • Ability to work independently in a commercial setting. Physical Demands/Working Conditions: The physical activities described are representative of those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions and expectations. Depending on the position, individuals may need to ride or drive in a vehicle for two or more hours at a time. Individuals working at an outside job site may be exposed to varying temperatures and all weather conditions. Performing this job requires frequent use of hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls. Must be able to sit, talk, hear, and stand frequently throughout the day. Must be able to climb, reach above shoulder height, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl often. The position occasionally may require lifting heavy objects (up to 50 pounds) and performing strenuous physical labor under adverse field conditions. May work with or around typical construction materials and chemicals that require knowledge of safety data sheets. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin or disability or protected veteran status. Visit our website to learn more about Southern Air, Inc. www.southern-air.com
See More Details >>Who We Are: Climbia Enterprise LLC is an industry-leading facility maintenance and general contracting company, proudly servicing clients in more than 14 states in the North East region of the country for nearly a decade. We serve as a one-stop shop for all of our customers, by offering specialized solutions in the most common trades such as electrical, plumbing, HVAC, painting, general handyperson repair, etc. helping them keep their facilities running by becoming an extension of their business. Over the years, besides our self-performing crews, we have also developed a wide network of highly skilled technicians, who provide excellent service to our clients and partners in a timely fashion and of superior quality. What We Offer: We are always seeking to work with independent contractors, who are local skilled tradespeople, reliable and honest, and willing to become an approved service provider for Climbia Enterprise LLC, joining a network dedicated to offering solutions to our client's needs. By entering this network, you will work with regional and national multi-site organizations that partner with Climbia Enterprise LLC. for their Integrated Facilities Management programs. Benefits of joining Climbia Enterprise LLC as a subcontractor: • Flexible schedule • Weekly pay • Access to a blue-chip customer base • A reliable stream of work • Premiere work-order management app and seamless invoicing • Competitive pricing for any project • Support from Climbia Enterprise LLC account managers with knowledge of each customers location • Referral Reward Program We cover all necessary expenses including materials, travel, tolls, parking and on-site assessments. Rates are negotiable, and we offer both hourly and per-project payment options. Payment terms are direct deposit at your bank account 7 days upon job completion(NET 7). For the insurance part, you can use either a General Liability or a Workers' Compensation insurance, or you can use our own insurance policy, where we deduct 10% from your payment for each job to cover damages up to $10'000 that happen to the site.
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