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Sheet Metal Apprentice

Job Title: Sheet Metal Apprentice

Department: Operations

Reports To: Field Operations Manager

Type: Full-Time

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Hours: 40+ hours per week

Pay Range: $21.00 - $29.00/hour

About VHV Company:

VHV is a full-service mechanical construction contractor specializing in high-quality plumbing, piping, and HVAC systems for commercial, industrial, and institutional clients across Vermont and New Hampshire. Headquartered in Winooski, VT, we've been building trusted relationships and delivering innovative solutions for over 75 years.

At VHV, you're not just an employee-you're an owner. As a 100% employee-owned company, we value teamwork, integrity, safety, continuous improvement, and treating each other with respect. Join a team committed to excellence, collaboration, and growth.

Our Core Values:

• Know & Do What's Right
• Committed to Improvement
• Team Focus

Our Core Focus:

Hire, Promote, Reward, Repeat

Position:

The Sheet Metal Apprentice will install, repair and/or replace sheet metal and related systems in industrial and commercial applications as directed and in accordance with industry standards and local and State codes.

Desired Character Traits:

Team player, integrity, dependability, detail oriented, solid decision-making skills, driven, approachable, punctual, high standards for quality and excellence, good customer service skills

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• 0 - 2 plus years of experience in mechanical or HVAC industry
• Ability to work in extreme weather/temperature conditions
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret technical specifications, architectural drawings and construction documentation
• Ability to recognize and report unsafe working conditions
• Knowledge of related machines and tools, including their designs, uses and maintenance
• Knowledge of basic mathematics and ability to read and use various measuring devices
• Understand the use of relevant safety equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to meet company, VOSHA and OSHA standards
• Possess or obtain OSHA 10 certification

Essential Roles and Responsibilities:

• Develop proficiency through the apprenticeship program by both attending all applicable classes and learning the necessary skills through On the Job Training as outlined in the Apprenticeship Skills Matrix
• Attend and move through all four years of NCCER learning program
• Assemble and install equipment and duct sections using fittings, couplings, connectors, clamps, screws, bolts, sealer and caulking with the use of hand or power tools
• Pressure testing of duct assemblies as required
• Locate and mark the position of duct installations, connections and penetrations using a variety of measuring instruments and techniques
• Measure and cut fabricated duct systems using hand or power tools
• Adhere to all company safety policies and procedures and use and maintain company provided tools in a safe and proper manner
• Adhere to established VHV productivity and quality standards
• Develop strong practical problem-solving skills by staying engaged in the work, thinking ahead of the process and anticipating the next step and the next tool needed
• Work in conformance with all company, customer, and government safety regulations
• Ensure all applicable codes and standards are being met with regards to installation
• Recognize and report unsafe working conditions, and keep work area clean, put parts, pieces and tools back where they were taken from, and keep the work vehicle tidy and organized
• Understand the use of relevant safety equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to meet company, VOSHA and OSHA standards
• Show up on time and ready to work each day
• Adhere to VHV's policies and procedures while representing and promoting the company in a professional manner
• Participate in the weekly Toolbox Talks
• Check emails, and messages regularly and respond to in a timely manner

How We Work: EOS + Continuous Improvement:

VHV operates on the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS), with a focus on:

Vision Process People Issues Data Traction

This framework helps our team stay aligned, accountable, and continuously improving.

Career Growth:

The apprentice will work toward becoming certified as a Service Technician who is responsible for diagnosing, repairing, calibrating and troubleshooting HVAC systems for our customers including installation and service of heating, ventilating, air-conditioning and related systems in industrial and commercial applications, in accordance with industry standards while maintaining a safe work environment. This may also include preventive maintenance service, emergency service and project services, as assigned.

In preparation to move up an apprentice must rst master our Preventive Maintenance (PM) structures from start to nish. This includes ordering materials, receiving and storing PM materials at storage units and delivery to sites. Preforming the PMs and completing the forms with little to no supervision. Identifying deciencies, and with assistance from Lead Technicians, address with customers to open Pull-Through-Work-Orders.

Opportunities for advancement exist for high-performing team members. We live our core value of being Committed to Improvement, offering access to education, training, and cross-functional growth. At VHV, we don't just fill roles-we grow careers.

Physical Requirements & Work Environment:

This is a field-based position. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Travel requirement for this position is 100%
• Ability to hear and verbally communicate effectively
• Ability to stand or walk for extended periods of time
• Workers must be able to see well (either naturally or with correction)
• Use hands, fingers, arms, and legs to safely manipulate objects
• Lift and carry tools and materials weighing up to 75 lbs (average lift less than 50 lbs)
• Climb up and down, balance and work safely on a minimum 30-foot ladder and scaffolding 15 feet or more in the air
• Requires ability to walk, climb, stand, carry materials, stoop, kneel, bend at waist
• The employee regularly works outside and is occasionally exposed to cold, wet and or humid conditions
• Work regularly occurs at jobsites where exposure to construction related hazards exist, including working near moving mechanical parts, working in high and precarious places and confined spaces
• Wear the Proper PPE: safety boots that cover at least the ankle, clean denim or appropriate work pants without tears or rips, VHV logo preferably on the work shirt or jacket (depending on weather), safety glasses, gloves, and your hand tool bag

Additional Information:

Disclaimer: This job description outlines the general nature of the role and may not include all tasks or responsibilities. Team members may be asked to perform duties outside of their primary responsibilities as needed.

Employee Benefits

VHV offers industry-leading pay. Benefits packages include:

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Accrued Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Profit Sharing
• Gym Membership Discount
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• 401(k) Plan, with Company Match
• Employee Owned Company (ESOP)
• Ongoing Employee Training
• Accident and Critical Illness Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• HSA Employer Contribution

Equal Opportunity Employer

VHV provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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