Military Trades - HVAC Technician
Website provided by the program.
At a glance
- Open to
- All branches
- Format
- In person
- Length
- 121 - 150 days
- Locations
- 3 locations in Kansas, New Mexico, Texas
- Job locations
- Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, Montana, North Carolina, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, Nevada, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, West Virginia, Wyoming
- Career field
- Installation, Maintenance, and Repair, Office and Administrative Support
- Target MOS/ratings
- All
About the program
Jobs this program prepares you for
Eligibility & prerequisites
General Physical Requirements: Lifting & Carrying: Ability to lift and carry 50-75 lbs regularly and occasionally up to 100 lbs (e.g., tools, equipment, and HVAC units).Climbing & Balancing: Comfortable working on ladders, scaffolding, and rooftops to access HVAC units. Kneeling & Crawling: Ability to kneel, squat, bend, and crawl into tight spaces like attics, basements, and crawlspaces. Standing & Walking: Extended periods of standing and walking while performing tasks on job sites. Dexterity & Coordination: Good hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity to handle tools, wiring, and small components.Reaching & Handling: Frequent reaching, handling, and grasping to install and repair components. Environmental & Work Conditions: Temperature Extremes: Work in hot attics, cold basements, and outdoor environments in all weather conditions. Noise & Vibration: Exposure to loud noises from compressors, fans, and power tools. Confined Spaces: Work in tight or enclosed spaces like ductwork and mechanical rooms. Fumes & Particulates: Potential exposure to dust, refrigerants, and other chemicals (with proper PPE).Vision & Hearing Requirements: Good vision (with or without corrective lenses) to read gauges, wiring diagrams, and detect system issues. Hearing ability to detect unusual system noises and communicate in noisy environments.
This opportunity is open to our extensive network of HVAC contractors throughout the Continental United States. All training is at our Contractor locations, which would be the location of eventual employment.
Locations & contacts
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- Salina, KS 67401Michael Hardym.hardy@militarytrades.net
- Albuquerque, NM 87113Michael Hardym.hardy@militarytrades.net
- San Antonio, TX 78233Michael Hardym.hardy@militarytrades.net
How to apply
- Contact the provider using the website or email above. Ask about openings, start dates, and the application.
- Confirm eligibility. SkillBridge is generally for service members within 180 days of separation who have their command's approval.
- Get your unit commander's authorization following your branch's SkillBridge process. Start early; approvals take time.
- Read reviews from past participants on Rate My SkillBridge.
Policy details: official DoW SkillBridge site · our FAQ