Alaska Metal and Mechanical Apprenticeship is seeking applicants for our HVAC Service TechnicianApprenticeship Program. The opening for accepting applications is April 20, 2024, through June 7, 2024.

Applications are available at the training center office; they can be printed from our website, Alaska Metal and Mechanical Apprenticeship - akmetalmech.com, or they can also be mailed to you by request. Applications will be accepted during normal business hours (8:00 am to 4:00 pm) Monday through Friday at the following location:

*Alaska Metal and Mechanical Apprenticeship *1307 E. 75thAve. #4 **Anchorage, Alaska 99518 (907) 277-5367

*All applications returned by mail must be postmarked beforeJune 1, 2024.

Applicants accepted and registered as Apprentices shall meet the following basic qualifications:

1. Age: Applicants shall be at least 18 years of age. School-to-Apprenticeship applicants may be 17 years of age.

2.Education: A high school diploma or GED equivalency is required. School-to-Apprenticeship applicants must be enrolled into an accredited high school program. Applicant must provide an official transcript(s) for high school and post-high school education and training. All GED records must be submitted if applicable.

• Applicants must submit a DD-214 to verify military training and/or experience if they are a veteran and wish to receive consideration for such training/experience.

3. Physical: Shall be physically capable of performing the essential functions of the apprenticeship program, with or without a reasonable accommodation, and without posing a direct threat to the health and safety of the individual or others.

• Qualified applicants may be subject to a physical examination or drug screening or both on acceptance into the program and prior to being employed. The cost of the examination and/or drug screening shall be the responsibility of the JATC or the Employer.

4. Residency: Must be an Alaska resident.

5.Driver's License: Must possess a valid Alaska Driver's License, and their driving record must meet minimum requirements for employer's vehicle insurance.

The Metal and Mechanical Apprenticeship e will not discriminate against apprenticeship applicants or apprentices based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), sexual orientation, genetic information, or because they are an individual with a disability or a person 40 years old or older. The sponsor will take affirmative action to provide equal opportunity in apprenticeship and will operate the apprenticeship program as required under Title 29 of the Code of Federal Regulations, part 30.

All applicants who provide documents to meet the minimum qualifications criteria and submit a

complete application will be interviewed and ranked. Interviews will be held at the above address with specific times for your interview being sent to you via U.S. Mail.

Apprentices will be selected in order of their ranking based on education, work experience and the personal interview conducted by the Joint Apprenticeship Training Committee.

JOB DESCRIPTION - HVAC-R/SERVICE TECHNICIAN

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Have working knowledge of electronic wiring diagrams, schematics and architectural/mechanical blueprints.

Adhere to all local, state and federal building codes practices and regulations.

Servicing equipment on assigned projects.

Perform repairs, overhauls, and start ups of commercial HVAC systems.

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