Colorado Apprentice Heat Pump / HVAC Installer 

Description

**No prior heat pump installation experience is required**

Independent Power is an established solar and electrification company based in Boulder, CO, since 1997. We pride ourselves on having the best talent, the best culture, and the best service in the area. We’re on a mission to electrify the world with clean energy and help customers move towards modern, energy-saving technologies for power, heating, and cooling their homes. We are starting a brand new branch of our company installing heating & cooling mini-splits and heat pump central duct system technologies.

The Apprentice Heat Pump Installer will be part of the HVAC installation team responsible for the highest quality installation, repairs, and maintenance of heat pump systems and HVAC systems for our residential customers. This position includes installations involving basic carpentry, line connections, commissioning systems, etc. Onsite training and continuous education will be provided.

We seek out teachability, a strong work ethic, and a commitment to delivering a top-tier customer experience. All team members participate in a company profit-sharing plan to ensure that hard work and success are recognized and compensated.

Responsibilities & Expectations

• Planning and preparation for each installation
• Load materials into vehicles for each project
• Work directly with project installation lead and electricians during installations of air source heat pumps, HRVs, and water heaters
• Excellent teamwork skills: able to establish collaborative working relationships with peers and supervisors
• Excellent problem-solving abilities
• Proactivity: acts without being told what to do. Brings new ideas to the process
• A commitment to a high quality of workmanship and attention to detail
• Maintain a respectful, professional, and responsive relationship with customers and co-workers at all times
• Follow OSHA requirements, company safety policies, and best practices to ensure overall crew and job site safety

Requirements

• Must have a clean driving record and valid driver’s license
• Must be able to comfortably lift 75 lbs, climb ladders, work on roofs and in crawl spaces in varying hot and cold temperatures
• Proficient with hand tools and basic construction techniques
• Experience with sheet metal work a plus
• Working knowledge of mechanical drawings, schematics, and instructions
• Strong desire to work for a renewable energy company and interest in developing professionally

Compensation and Benefits

Hourly at $23.00 – $27.00 per hour

Company-wide profit sharing + 401K match + $425/mo in healthcare benefit coverage 

Paid Time Off

● Year 1: two weeks
● Year 2: three weeks
● Year 3+: four weeks

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Flexible spending account
• Dental
• Vision
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Training
• Referral Program

Job Type: Full-time

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Boulder, CO 80301: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Boulder, CO 80301