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Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning Mechanic Apprentice

Plumbers & Steamfitters LU #22 JAC of Western NY

West Seneca, NY; recruitment for the Finger Lakes and Western regions of New York

Apply by Jan 19, 2027 5 openings Driver’s license required
View original posting on dol.ny.gov

What is a Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Mechanic?

A Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Mechanic installs, tests, repairs, and maintains furnaces, air conditioners, heat pumps, ventilation fans, and duct systems in homes and buildings. They handle tools, wiring, pipes, and gauges to find problems and keep equipment working properly. Their work keeps indoor air comfortable, systems efficient, and buildings safe to use.

Pay & earning potential

Starting wage

$49,705
New York State
Long-term earning potential
Starting Wage Annual salary for workers just starting out.
$49,705
Median Wage Annual salary of the typical worker in this occupation.
$68,464
Top Earner Wage Annual salary for highly experienced workers.
$83,725

The earning potential for Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers typically ranges from $49,705 to $83,725 annually.
The median salary, representing the typical worker, is $68,464.

About this job

What you might do day to day

  • Test electrical circuits or components for proper functioning.
  • Determine operational compliance with regulations or standards.
  • Interpret blueprints, specifications, or diagrams to inform installation, development or operation activities.
  • Confer with customers or users to assess problems.
  • Install heating, ventilation, or air conditioning (HVAC) equipment.

Helpful traits for this job

  • Dependability
  • Attention to Detail
  • Cautiousness
  • Perseverance
  • Integrity

How to apply

Get the application in person at Local Union #22 in West Seneca on the third Tuesday of each month from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (except legal holidays), then return it by mail or in person. A drop box is available 24/7 for in-person returns.

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Job requirements

  • Must be at least 18 years old.
  • Must have a high school diploma or a high school equivalency diploma such as TASC or GED.
  • Must provide a signed statement from a personal physician confirming the applicant can physically perform the duties of a Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning Mechanic.
  • Must have a valid New York State driver's license in order to operate company vehicles.
  • Must have reliable transportation to and from job sites and required classes at the approved school.
  • Must reside in Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Erie, Niagara, or Wyoming Counties; or in Genesee County in the townships of Alabama, Oakfield, Elba, Pembroke, Batavia, Darien, or Alexander; or in Orleans County in the townships of Yates, Ridgeway, or Shelby; or in Allegany County in the townships of Allen, Alma, Amity, Angelica, Belfast, Bolivar, Caneadea, Centerville, Clarksville, Cuba, Friendship, Genesee, Granger, Hume, New Hudson, Rushford, Scio, or Wirt.
  • Must pass a drug test, at the sponsor's expense, after selection and prior to enrollment in the apprenticeship program.
  • Must take and pass the Work Keys Applied Mathematics, Workplace Documents, and Graphic Literacy assessment tests with a minimum score of four out of seven in each category to be selected for an interview.

More information

For further information, contact Plumbers & Steamfitters, Local Union #22 at (716) 668-8500.

Organization
Plumbers & Steamfitters, Local Union #22
Get ready to apply

Apply by Jan 19, 2027