C. Woods - HVAC Install Apprentice
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 2, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 26, 2026. Ace Hardware scores B on the Alion truth index.
Compensation Details:
$16.00 per hour
Job Description:
About C. Woods Company: Helpful meets helpful. C Woods is now Ace Hardware Home Services! It’s still the same great C Woods team that you know and trust - so what’s changed? Just our name. Now bringing helpful plumbing services to your home, supporting over 5,800 neighborhood stores across the country, Ace Hardware is a company dedicated to providing helpful service to local communities. Much like C Woods, Ace Hardware is dedicated to delivering an amazing experience to every customer, every time. Ace Hardware stores are locally owned and operated, with the goal to be helpful in the aisle and now in the home. We are excited to grow C Woods together with Ace and continue to support the local community for years to come. To learn more, visit: www.cwoodsco.com
What You'll Do
As an HVAC Install Apprentice, you will work alongside experienced Lead Installers to learn the HVAC trade and develop the skills needed for a long-term career.
Responsibilities:
Assist with residential HVAC system installations.
Help remove and replace furnaces, air conditioners, heat pumps, and related equipment.
Load, unload, and organize tools, materials, and equipment.
Maintain a clean and safe job site.
Learn proper installation procedures, electrical connections, and duct modifications.
Follow all safety protocols and company standards.
Deliver exceptional customer service while working in customers' homes.
What You Need to Succeed
Mechanical aptitude and desire to learn a skilled trade.
Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
Ability to lift 50+ pounds and work in attics, crawl spaces, and outdoor conditions.
Strong work ethic, positive attitude, and willingness to learn.
Previous construction, maintenance, warehouse, trade school, or mechanical experience is a plus but not required.
Why Join Us?
Paid training and career development.
Structured 2-6 month development program
Clear advancement path into HVAC Installer and Service Technician roles.
Comprehensive benefits package.
Stable, year-round work with a trusted national brand.
This position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship now or in the future.
Why should you join our team?
We live our values - W.E.L.I.G.H.T (Winning, Excellence, Love, Integrity, Gratitude, Humility, and Teamwork). Gratitude. Humility. Love. You don’t often see values like these in most corporate statements, but Ace Hardware Home Services, Inc. is different. These things are important to us. They represent our commitment to the company, our employees, and to the Ace brand.
In addition to providing our employees a great culture, we offer competitive benefits* that address life’s necessities and perks, many of which expand and improve year after year, including:
Incentive/Commission/Bonus opportunities (Based on role / grade level)
401(k) retirement savings plan with matching company contributions, eligible on your first day!
Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, company paid short-term disability, and long-term disability) and life insurance benefits for you and your dependents.
Warehouse Merchandise Discount!
Paid time off & paid holidays (depending on role and month of hire)
Career Growth & opportunities within several channels (Plumbing, Heating, Cooling, Electrical, Handyman, Customer Service and others). Your career at Ace is more than just a job. It’s a chance to be part of something meaningful. We help locally-owned businesses thrive and make an impact in their communities.
You are joining a team that’s committed to your success and invested in your future. We provide the tools, hands-on training, formal education, and coaching to help you become a trusted expert in your craft, grow your career, and make a meaningful impact serving co-workers, customers, and your community.
Robust Employee Assistance Program, which will provide professional assistance for personal, legal, financial, work, childcare and elder care support.
* Benefits are provided in compliance with applicable laws, plans and policies.
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About Ace Hardware Home Services, Inc.
Ace Hardware has been serving neighbors throughout America for over 100 years. Ace launched Ace Hardware Home Services Inc. and is now Bringing Helpful to Your Home℠. Ace Hardware Home Services offers a wide range of residential maintenance and home repair services including plumbing, heating, cooling, electrical, handyman and painting with the signature Ace Helpful service our customers know. Helpful is what we do - and Ace is on a Mission to be the best, most trusted provider of home preservation services.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Ace Hardware Home Services, Inc. is committed to a policy of promoting equal employment opportunities. The company recognizes the importance of diversity and leveraging the skills and talents of all people to the mutual advantage of each individual and the organization. The company is committed to the prevention of employment discrimination related to race, religion, color, sex (including sexual harassment), gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, disability and military or veteran status, sexual orientation or any other action covered by federal or applicable state/local laws.
Disclaimers
The pay range for this position starts as listed in the job posting but could be higher based on education and experience. Please note, compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each opening. We take into consideration the minimum requirements outlined in the job description, such as an individual’s education, training and experience, the position’s work location, required travel (if any), and external market conditions when determining the final salary for potential new hires.
Be aware that salary estimates published via alternate online job boards may not be a true representation of the actual pay range offered for this position. Please refer to the Ace Hardware Home Services position description for the accurate starting pay range information and feel free to discuss this with a Talent Acquisition professional if you are chosen to move forward with an interview.
This written “Position Description” is not intended to cover all aspects of the position listed. It is meant to cover the basic/general essential job functions of a particular position. Ace Hardware Home Services reserves the right to change job duties, including essential job functions, according to business necessity.
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