COMPANY SUMMARY: A third generation family-owned business, Shapiro & Duncan has been serving customers in DC, Maryland and Virginia since 1976. The company is known for their award-winning company culture and complex commercial, government and institutional design-build projects that require first-rate performance, work quality and customer service. We specialize in full service mechanical solutions which include engineering, coordination, prefabrication assembly, construction, service and maintenance.

JOB SUMMARY: Through classroom and on-the-job training (OJT), learns and applies fundamentals HVAC trade.

REQUIREMENTS: 

• Able to work Monday-Friday with occasional evenings and weekends as needed. Must be flexible with schedule.
• Reliable transportation, be able to go to job sites in DC, VA and MD as assigned/needed.
• Perform arithmetic calculations (add/subtract/multiply/divide, including fractions and decimals)
• 0-1 years of prior experience as a laborer, skilled laborer, helper, or in another related trade. 
• Completion of high school diploma or GED strongly preferred.  
• Satisfactory background check and initial/random drug tests.
• Dependable, reliable and on time
• Works well with team, including other trades.
• Inquisitive:  wants to learn; asks questions.
• Communicates effectively in English.
• Acquire the personal tools required at your current level in the Apprenticeship Program
• Learn the safe and proper use of all tools
• Become EPA Section 608 Certified
• Able to lift five to seventy five pounds (5-75lbs), with or without assistance, frequently.
• Able to sit, stand, bend, walk, climb, and remain in static positions for duration of shift. Able to withstand exposure to heights, tight/confined spaces; work in dusty areas; work in temperature extremes; be exposed to external elements (wind, rain, snow, etc).     
• RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Attend apprentice classes in trade and maintains OJT logs; works under supervision of journeyman-level tradesperson to assemble/complete work.
• Learn to read blue prints and CAD drawings, as well as specifications.
• Learn appropriate HVAC code to install, as well as fundamentals of HVAC.
• Learn how to cut and thread up to 2" pipe; sweat and solder pipe; tack-weld steel pipe; cut steel pipe with torch; learn fitting techniques.
• Learn proper refrigerant piping practices for all types of equipment
• Learn the fundamentals of electricity and control wiring
• Assist in rigging and properly setting equipment
• Maintain a professional appearance and attitude, and work effectively with co-workers and other subs.
• Other duties requested by Supervisor.

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