Job Description

Pay Rate: $19.73 Hourly Rate | Full - Time | Shift Details: 9:00AM-5:30PM Sunday - Tuesday, Friday-Saturday (OFF Wednesday & Thursday)

Weekly Earned Wage Access is an option for this position

Job Purpose or Objective(s): The HVAC Apprentice gains the on-the-job training, experience, and knowledge needed to qualify for an Oklahoma Mechanical Journeyman license, with the goal of becoming a licensed HVAC Technician for the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma.

Primary Tasks:

1. Work with and alongside licensed HVAC/Refrigeration Technicians on all heating, ventilation, air conditioning, & refrigeration issues to include but not limited to: installation, operation, repair, and preventative maintenance of all stated systems.
2. Learn, train with, and obtain technical knowledge from all members of the team.
3. Become familiar with and follow all HVAC & refrigeration systems building code requirements.
4. Assist Technicians with procurement document reviews and in the contracting of third- party vendors.
5. Develop the ability to provide cost estimates for all HVAC & refrigeration projects.
6. Develop the skills necessary to read and interpret construction documentation, schematics, panel schedules and other critical records, ensuring they are correct and maintained in accordance with policies.
7. Work alongside technicians to develop the troubleshooting skills necessary to diagnose problems, replace or repair parts, identify and replace defective control modules.
8. Work towards achieving the knowledge and skill sets required to apply for a Mechanical Journeyman license in the state of Oklahoma with the future goal of applying for the exam.
9. Perform other aspects of facilities management to include but not limited to: carpentry, wall prep, painting, plumbing, and electrical installation.
10. Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Valid driver’s license
• Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, basic repair and maintenance
• Mechanically inclined and be able to learn various technical/ mechanical requirements of the job
• Basic knowledge of math
• Basic knowledge of power tools, cutting torches, gauges and meters
• Two (2) years of experience in equipment and building maintenance

1. Work with and alongside licensed HVAC/R Technicians on all heating, ventilation, air conditioning, & refrigeration issues to include: installation, operation, repair, and preventative maintenance of all shared systems. 2. Learn, train with, and obtain technical knowledge from all members of the team. 3. Become familiar with and follow all HVAC & refrigeration systems building code requirements. 4. Assist Technicians with procurement document reviews and in the contracting of third- party vendors. 5. Develop the ability to provide cost estimates for all HVAC & refrigeration projects. 6. Develop the skills necessary to read and interpret construction documentation, schematics, panel schedules and other important records, ensuring they are correct and maintained observing Choctaw Retention Policy. 7. Partner with technicians to develop the necessary skills to diagnose problems, replace or repair parts, identify and replace defective control modules. 8. Work towards achieving the knowledge required to apply for a Mechanical Journeyman license in the state of Oklahoma with the future goal of applying for the exam. 9. Perform other aspects of Facilities Management to include : carpentry, wall prep, painting, plumbing, and electrical installation. 10. Perform other tasks as may be assigned.

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Valid driver’s license
• Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, basic repair and maintenance
• Mechanically inclined and be able to learn various technical/ mechanical requirements of the job
• Basic knowledge of math
• Basic knowledge of power tools, cutting torches, gauges and meters
• Two (2) years of experience in equipment and building maintenance