Hvac Installation Apprentice / Technician Assistant

Full-time | Residential & Light Commercial | Charlottesville area

Who we’re looking for:

We want someone who’s serious about building a career in the trades—not just picking up a paycheck. If you show up on time, work hard all day, take pride in doing things the right way, and you’re willing to study on your own to advance, you’ll do well here.

HVAC experience helps, but it’s not the deciding factor. Work ethic, attitude, and coachability are.

What you’ll do (yes, including the unglamorous parts)

You’ll work alongside lead installers and learn the trade by doing it. That includes the “scut work”—because that’s part of earning trust, building habits, and becoming valuable on a crew.

Assist with installing furnaces, air conditioners, heat pumps, air handlers, and ductwork

Stage equipment, load/unload trucks, organize materials, keep jobs moving

Run tools and parts, set up job sites, protect customer property, clean as you go

Learn basic troubleshooting and system fundamentals from experienced techs

Follow safety procedures and jobsite standards every day

Communicate professionally with homeowners and team members

Complete photos, checklists, and paperwork accurately (we run a tight process)

Shop + truck duties (this matters here)

This role includes cleaning and maintenance duties around the shop and on the truck. A clean shop and a clean, organized truck are part of being a professional.

Keep the shop area, staging areas, and workspaces clean and organized

Keep trucks clean, stocked, and ready (tools, fittings, fasteners, consumables)

Help with keeping materials in the right place

Leave job sites and customer homes cleaner than you found them

Service-call support (when needed)

At times, you may assist on service calls when a service technician needs an extra set of hands. That’s also a strong learning opportunity.

Help with access, carrying equipment, setup/cleanup, and basic tasks as directed

Observe and learn troubleshooting and customer communication

Requirements (read this)

Reliable transportation is required. Apprentices must be able to get to and from job sites on their own when needed (including early starts).

Valid driver’s license and good driving record

Ability to lift 50+ lbs, work in attics/crawlspaces, climb ladders, work outdoors

Dependable, coachable, and willing to learn

Basic hand/power tool familiarity is helpful

HVAC/construction background is a plus, not required

Preferred: EPA 608 license (we can help you get it if you don’t have it)

What we offer

Competitive pay with a clear growth path

Training and real mentorship—not “figure it out” culture

Health, dental, life, and vision insurance and retirement benefits

Uniforms

Steady work year-round

A team that values respect, professionalism, and smart tradecraft

Advancement for people who earn it (we promote from within). 

We have a structured pay plan to advance your pay based on your measurable results. 

Why Beck Cohen

We’re not a “warm body” shop. We care about craftsmanship, doing right by customers, and building a team of professionals. If you want a trade career you can be proud of—and you’re ready to work for it—apply.

Learn more: BeckCohen.com