Embarking on a career in the HVAC trade in Manhattan, KS, typically begins with a structured apprenticeship, combining hands-on experience with classroom instruction, allowing individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships in this field generally last about four to five years, requiring extensive training under licensed professionals. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the HVAC industry employs approximately 110,600 technicians nationwide, with a steady job growth projection of 6% from 2022 to 2032. In Manhattan, KS, apprentices earn an average of $450 per week, with experienced professionals often surpassing $10,000 annually. Educational institutions, trade schools, and professional organizations provide pathways to apprenticeships, leading to a rewarding career with strong earning potential.
H&H Contracting is accepting full time applications. Must be dependable, be able to perform physical labor including routinely lifting over 50 lbs and possess a clear driving record. Reports to Supervisor/Foremen Supervises: Responsibilities • The HVAC & Plumbing positions consists of helping out technicians, foremen, and supervisors. They will help on jobs as instructed by supervisors. Help with installation, punch list & clean up tasks as required by the supervisor. Education/ Experience • High School education • 3-5 years experience • Licensed or Certified Knowledge/ Skills/Abilities • Ability to Follow Instructions • Attention to Detail • Ability to use a variety of hand tools preferred • Self-Starter • Follow through and complete tasks Physical Requirements The ability to lift 50 lbs Ability to work on ladders up to 20' Have a mobile phone for communication with supervisor The ability to work in varying temperatures and weather conditions Able to be on feet 8+ hours a day. Job Type: Full-time Pay: $25.00 - $75.00 per hour Expected hours: 40 per week Benefits: • 401(k) • 401(k) matching • Dental insurance • Employee discount • Flexible schedule • Health insurance • Paid time off • Retirement plan Schedule: • 8 hour shift • Monday to Friday Supplemental Pay: • Bonus opportunities • Signing bonus Work Location: In person
See More Details >>About This Role: The HVAC Technician is part of a team that services, maintains, diagnoses problems, and repairs air conditioning systems and refrigeration equipment in order to provide a safe, well maintained, comfortable living, learning, and working environment for students, residents, faculty, staff and guests of Kansas State University. Duties and responsibilities include: • Diagnoses problems and repairs commercial equipment including walk/in freezers, upright/chest type refrigerators, ice machines, milk machines, ice cream machines and water coolers. • Checks, conducts and follows preventive maintenance schedule on highly technical chillers, cooling towers, air handlers, vacuum pumps and related controls and equipment in a large complex of residence halls. • Installs, services, and maintains energy management systems, HVAC, air conditioning and heat pump systems and equipment in a variety of large residence halls and foodservice facilities. • Services electrical and plumbing components related to refrigeration and air conditioning equipment. • Performs other duties including recordkeeping, organizing tools. Participates in work activities as a productive and engaged team member. Why Join Us: Housing and Dining Services (HDS) is a large, complex, diverse, self-operated auxiliary department employing about 1,000 full and part-time staff. Although we are a diverse group, we share the desire to provide exemplary services, products and facilities for our residents and other guests. The 2025 Princeton Review ranks us #2 Happiest Students, #2 Best Quality of Life, #8 Best College Residence Halls, and #14 Best Campus Food. What a great team to be part of! Kansas State University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, life insurance, retirement plans, tuition assistance, paid time off – vacation, sick, and holidays. To see what benefits are available, please visit: https://www.k-state.edu/hcs/benefits Worksite Options: The service nature of this position requires work on-site. Work is performed on employer premises or designated assignment location. What You’ll Need to Succeed: Minimum Qualifications: • Requires two years of relevant experience. Education may be substituted for experience as determined relevant by a hiring manager. Preferred Qualifications: • Knowledge of commercial refrigeration equipment • Knowledge of residential HVAC • Knowledge of commercial HVAC • Knowledge of tools, equipment and materials used in trade • Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions • Ability to read and use schematics Other Requirements: • Valid driver’s license upon employment • EPA universal refrigerant certificate upon employment • Prefer Journeyman Mechanical License How to Apply: Please submit the online application. Screening of Applications Begins: Screening begins immediately and continues until positions are filled. Anticipated Hiring Pay Range: $20.30-$31.45 per hour
See More Details >>Responsible for providing a quality customer service experience for our clients, and quality HVAC service work. Applicants should be a good listener, organized, and self-motivated. Sales experience is helpful. Journey-man Mechanical license is a plus, but not mandatory for applicants. Emergency on-call rotation is one week every two months. Technical education for this position is mandatory for all applicants. Full-time position with benefits and overtime hours are available during peak seasons.
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