Embarking on a career in the HVAC trade in Rhode Island typically begins with an apprenticeship, blending hands-on experience with classroom instruction, allowing individuals to earn while they learn. This apprenticeship typically lasts about four to five years, requiring extensive training under licensed professionals. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports 11,000 HVAC technicians nationwide, with 1,000 in Rhode Island, and projects a 9% job growth from 2022 to 2032. Apprentices earn an average of $500 per week in Rhode Island, with an annual wage of approximately $26,000. Trade schools, unions, and specialized training programs offer pathways to apprenticeships, leading to a career with strong earning potential—often exceeding $60,000 annually for experienced professionals.
About Medford Wellington: Medford Wellington, the business continuity company, is committed to keeping commercial enterprises running uninterrupted – from restaurants and retail spaces to laboratories and hospitals. Our ecosystem of experts works in partnership with business owners and facility managers to fix real-time issues as well as plan, construct and manage cutting-edge systems to optimize performance and reduce energy costs. The team collaborates with partners to analyze and minimize future risks and leverages Medford Wellington’s custom maintenance and monitoring programs to keep their businesses operational 24x7. Core Responsibilities: • Install, maintain, and repair heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration (HVAC/R) systems • Inspect HVAC systems and components to ensure they are in proper working condition • Diagnose and troubleshoot HVAC system issues • Perform regular maintenance tasks such as cleaning and replacing filters • Repair or replace defective equipment, parts, or wiring • Test HVAC systems to ensure they are functioning correctly • Follow safety procedures and regulations when working on HVAC systems Qualifications: • 5+ Years of HVAC/R experience • Commercial HVAC/R service experience • Strong knowledge of HVAC/R systems, including their design, operation, and maintenance • Mechanical knowledge and aptitude for understanding how HVAC systems work • Ability to read and interpret schematics and blueprints related to HVAC systems • Proficiency in troubleshooting and diagnosing issues with HVAC systems • Experience with air conditioning and refrigeration systems • Knowledge of plumbing principles for connecting HVAC systems to water lines • Familiarity with appliance repair techniques for repairing or replacing faulty components • Field service experience for providing on-site repairs and maintenance services • Welding skills for fabricating or repairing metal components of HVAC systems Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee may be required to perform other related duties as requested to meet the ongoing needs of the organization. Job Type: Full-time Pay: $38.00 - $55.00 per hour Benefits: • 401(k) • 401(k) matching • Company truck • Dental insurance • Fuel card • Health insurance • Life insurance • Paid time off • Professional development assistance • Referral program • Tools provided • Tuition reimbursement • Vision insurance Schedule: • 8 hour shift • On call • Overtime • Year round work Work Location: On the road
See More Details >>As 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 Qualifications • HVAC: 1 year (Preferred) • High school or equivalent (Preferred) • EPA Type II (Preferred) • Driver's License (Preferred) Compensation & Benefits • Competitive wages • Prevailing wage opportunities • Health Care - United HealthCare, Delta Dental and Vision Service Plan • Paid holidays, Vacation, Paid Time off (PTO) Personal and sick time and holidays • Employer-paid Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP) • Employer-paid Life and AD&D insurance; access to short and long-term disability insurance. • Tuition reimbursement and more! 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, Inc. 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, Inc. 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.
See More Details >>Summary: Under general supervision of the Maintenance Supervisor responsible for the maintenance and operation of heating ventilation air conditioning refrigeration and gas fired systems in the Hospital and its related buildings. Responsibilities: Develops and maintains a preventative maintenance program for all central mechanical and refrigeration systems. Investigates determines defects in and makes repairs to central mechanical and refrigeration systems including repairs and calibration of pneumatic control systems filter inspections and changes lubrication and belt changes. Maintains air conditioning refrigeration and gas fired equipment and systems including refrigerators freezers ice makers air and water cooled window and free standing air conditioners and their related controls Freon flow and charge regulators low voltage wiring devices and other mechanical parts. Installs air conditioning and refrigeration equipment and systems as outlined above through the use of torches fittings gauges and other necessary equipment. Monitors and controls performance with computerized temperature control and energy management system. Performs and documents air quantity tests at supply and exhaust registers and main duct runs and adjusts to maintain design conditions. Maintains adequate inventory of materials; obtains prices of materials and prepares requisitions. Operates and maintains high pressure steam boilers compressors and central chilled water generating systems including cooling towers pumps gauge and controls; periodically adjusts controls as required. Performs other related duties including those of a general mechanic as assigned by work order emergency calls or direct assignment. Maintains quality assurance safety environmental and infection control in accordance with established hospital department policies procedures and objectives. Performs all duties in a safe and professional manner and in accordance with established Miriam Hospital Facilities Management Department policy and the Fleet Risk Control Policy and Procedures. Must have a good driving record meet and maintain the appropriate and valid driver licenses in order to operate motor vehicles as required by the Fleet Motor Carrier Safety Regulations and in accordance with the Brown University Health Fleet Risk Control Policy. Performs other related duties as required. Other information: BASIC KNOWLEDGE: Equivalent to completion of four years of high school with advanced training in the maintenance and operation of computer control system. Knowledge of hand and power tool operation required. Refrigeration license required . State of RI Stationary Engineer license required within six months after hire date. EXPERIENCE: Three years of experience in a skilled trade. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: May provide technical supervision of assigned general mechanics. Brown University Health is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin age ethnicity sexual orientation ancestry genetics gender identity or expression disability protected veteran or marital status. Brown University Health is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. Location: The Miriam Hospital USA:RI:Providence Work Type: Full Time Shift: Shift 1 Union: Non-Union
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