Newcomb and Company Raleigh, NC

About Us: Founded in 1954, Newcomb and Company is a full-service mechanical contractor providing customers in the commercial, residential, and industrial sectors with innovative, energy efficient heating and air conditioning services, automation and controls, industrial piping, new-construction design and installation, and maintenance and replacement services.

 

Job Title: Apprentice

Department: Residential

Reports To: Residential Install Supervisor

 

GENERAL PURPOSE OF JOB:

 

Assist in the installation of Residential and Light Commercial Type HVAC duct systems and equipment to include the following components :

Packaged units ground and rooftop Split system equipment Central station air handlers Exhaust fans, roof mounted, wall mounted and suspended Various types of air distribution systems Flexible, spiral and single wall pipe duct systems Fire and smoke or combination dampers Kitchen hoods and associated ductwork Ceiling and wall grilles and diffusers

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

Perform job related tasks as requested by the Installation Mechanic Maintain a quality of workmanship and installation standards as set by the company Must have the ability to work in outdoor weather and temperature extremes designated by company policy Responsible to work in a safe manner and to abide by the company’s safety policies to ensure the safety and protection to self, personnel, and all customer and company property The ability to anticipate the upcoming steps of the installation so the installation becomes an efficient process Maintain work area and keep clean and free of debris

 

Physical Requirements:

All candidates for this position should be reasonably physically fit and capable of picking up a 60 lb. tool, piece of equipment or piece of material and moving it about either on a jobsite, at a vendor, our warehouse, etc All Residential Installation Apprentices typically load and unload materials for projects and move these materials into place at the project. This may involve movement carrying a load in tight and difficult situations and on uneven terrain. All candidates will be required to climb and work off ladders and aerial lifts as required to accomplish their work within buildings and on roofs. The majority of all work takes place in position, not on the ground. All candidates will be required to assist in the setting of equipment with the aid of a crane, boom truck, outdoor forklift and other types of construction vehicles. They should be certified in the operation of an outdoor forklift. They should be familiar with the proper handling of suspended loads. All candidates will be familiar with the safe operation and capable of using hammer type drills and similar tools. Environmental conditions may range from outdoors at all times of the year to indoors at normal office conditions to indoor utility plants.
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We offer our employees a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package and are always looking for individuals with the talent and skills required to contribute to our continued growth and success. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled