HVAC help

Hello all,

Long story (very long story) short. I made a career change, and went back to tech school for an HVAC 2yr degree.

I was ‘lucky’ enough to graduate in 2008, going into a bad economy, now worse. I’ve spent over a year trying to get some type of entry level work in HVAC – even parts running for larger companies. I have failed miserably to locate anything, so now I’m ‘marketing’ myself here.

Bottom line – if you are aware of anyone hiring new graduates, or you have any advise (trust me, my networking over the past year has been expansive), please feel free to PM me.

I do appreciate any assistance that can be provided.

Mike

have u tried applying at the union halls???? they should be doing interviews soon. if not there are several non union shops that are almost always hiring in the rochester area high turn over rate not the best salary but if your looking toget your feet wet……

Have you looked for work in large office buildings. Some times they have their own maintenance personel. You might have try for a lesser job to get your feet wet (so to speak, I think I read that somewhere ) Maybe even for an appartment complex or a housing rental agency.

Just some ideas I had… And keep networking, that is your best tool to help get your foot in the door and interviewed.

Good Luck

Have you tried applying at smaller dealers in smaller towns? Choose ones that have been in business for a long time. They have a larger customer base and usually have steady jobs.
I know we have been busy. Last winter our guys didn’t touch the ground between jobs. They barely had time to load up for the next job. Fall/Winter will bring more jobs.
I agree with trying larger companies for a maintenance position also. Check with local heating distributors – their sales reps sometime know of dealers looking for new employees.
Above all – be willing to work nights & weekends. A good service technician is very valuable.

To answer some of the questions posted.

I’ve applied at both the Mpls and St Paul unions. They aren’t even going to take any apprentices this year – first time they’ve done so. Going that route was obviously my first goal upon graduation.

I’ve contacted non-union shops, and have been unable to find any that were hiring at the time I’ve been looking. I’ve contacted a non-union Refrigeration shop that hires from the program i went to, and they currently have no need for help.

Over the past year, i’ve spoken to numerous shops both here and in WI, and have been shut out. I’ve looked at Apt. Maintenance, to get my feet wet. However, you typically need a boiler’s license – something I don’t have.

I just don’t know what to do going forward. I’ve been out of school for a year, and am losing the knowledge I gained. I thought my network was large, but obviously not large enough. I purposely went out of my way during school to meet employers, knowing that nothing is for certain in this world…

Are you looking at just residential or are you also looking to commercial? If you are looking to commercial I can get you some company’s to look into for either service/install base, or also technical funcitons.