Apprentice HVAC Technician

Star City Heating & Cooling is looking for an ambitious Apprentice HVAC Technician to join our team in Lincoln, NE. If you want to thrive in a great culture, get paid to learn a skilled trade, and enjoy work again, then apply now! Join our team and become one of the best in the area.

We have been proudly serving Lincoln and the surrounding communities, providing our customers and teammates with nothing but the best. As a growing home service company, we are built on a "work hard, play hard" culture of respect and teamwork. If you take pride in your work and want to build a lasting career with an amazing team, we want to meet you!

What We Offer:

• Great company culture that focuses on growth, teamwork, and respect, and we like to have fun too!
• Employee benefits start on the 1st of the month following hire date.
  • Medical (3 affordable medical plans to choose from), Dental and Vision Insurance
  • Company Paid Benefits: Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, Life Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Optional Benefits: Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, Supplemental Medical Insurance, Pet Insurance, and ID & Legal Shield
• 401k with Company Match!
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off and 9 Paid Holidays
• Pay Range: $19-25 per hour based on experience

What You'll Do:

• Help diagnose, repair, and install residential and light commercial HVAC systems alongside an experienced lead technician.
• Shadow lead technicians to learn how to educate customers on their systems, set clear expectations, and provide top-tier service.
• Learn how to identify system enhancements, provide accurate options, and contribute to company growth benchmarks.
• Understand how to explain the value of high-efficiency equipment to clients so they can make informed choices.
• Assist with basic startups and routine maintenance for residential HVAC equipment.
• Maintain open communication with dispatch, your manager, parts, and installation teams.
• Shadow coordination efforts with other service trades, contractors, and vendors as needed.
• Keep the company truck clean, organized, and properly stocked with parts and materials.
• Participate in morning meetings, trade shows, training programs, and retreats

What You Bring:

• 0–2 years of residential HVAC experience (trade school graduates or field helpers welcome).
• EPA Universal / Type 2 Certification is preferred.
• Ownership of standard personal hand tools (specialty gauges/meters will be taught/provided).
• A valid driver’s license, a clean background/drug screen, and the desire to be better tomorrow than you are today

Physical Requirements and Work Environment:

• Ability to frequently climb ladders, crawl into tight spaces (attics/crawlspaces), and stand or kneel for long periods.
• Comfortable working in non-climate-controlled environments and outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Capacity to lift, carry, and maneuver up to 50 lbs independently and heavier equipment with assistance.

If you take pride in your work and want to build a lasting career with an amazing team, we want to meet you. Apply today!