HVAC Tech Apprentice

Life is short. Start building a real career!

Apply today to join First Mate Heating & Cooling — Kansas City’s top home service company and the metro’s fastest-growing HVAC team.

🛠️ Want to work with your hands?

👨🔧 Want a long-term skilled trade career?

💵 Want to earn a paycheck while you learn?

You’re in the right place.

We are launching TOP TECH ACADEMY
, our intensive apprenticeship program designed to turn motivated people into high-performing HVAC technicians and installers. No experience required — just a great attitude, reliability, and the willingness to learn.

For over 50 years, First Mate has served customers across Kansas City with honesty, craftsmanship, and world-class service. Demand is booming, and we’re building our next generation of skilled professionals.

Career Growth & Stability

• Clear paths to advance into Service Technician, Installer, or Sales roles
• Regular coaching, skill checkpoints, and performance support

Locally Owned

• You are not a number; your work genuinely matters
• Leadership knows your name and invests in your success

Great Benefits (after probationary period)

• Paid health insurance
• Paid dental insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid time off and holidays

Top Tech Academy

• Paid technical training (starting pay of $16 per hour) - classrooms, labs, and field ride-alongs
• Nexstar training access - world-class coaching in customer service and communication
• Weekly progress tracking and certifications

Tools, Gear, and Incentives

• Tool reimbursement program - we help you build your full kit
• Company-provided uniforms - polos, hats, t-shirts, sweaters
• Win-the-week bonuses
• Employee of the month awards
• Culture based on professionalism, respect, and teamwork

• Attend our classroom bootcamp on time and prepared
• Complete all training assignments, labs, and certifications
• Learn proper installation and service techniques
• Take pride in workmanship — quality matters
• Treat customers with respect and care
• Support field technicians on real jobs
• Demonstrate reliability, accountability, and a growth mindset

• Motivated individuals who want a long-term career
• People who enjoy working with their hands
• Strong communicators with a positive attitude
• Reliable, coachable, and eager to grow
• Valid driver’s license + clean driving record
• Ability to lift 50+ lbs and work in attics/basements (typical HVAC environments)

Experience is not required. We hire for attitude and train for skill.