THIS Is How My FIRST WEEK As An HVAC Apprentice Went (I'm Being Trained By WHO?!)

[@HVACS]

Like this comment if you wish you were trained by Bert.

[@henryesp9284]

I'm trying to get hired as an apprentice. I'm fresh out of school.

[@DanO181919]

Bert is my HERO!

[@charlesb7418]

I'm not good a fake laughing

[@kevinfrawley6098]

I have followed Mr.Orr and hvac school on KZbin since I started hvac school. I'm working in the theme park in Orlando now, and they stopped doing internal transfers since covid. I'm so tempted to apply with Kalos

[@davejohnsonnola2758]

@@kevinfrawley6098 What is keeping you from applying? .... The Mouse?

[@RichGT350r]

Good for you! Something my Grandfather told me and I’ll pass it on to you.. take it or leave it. “You have (2) ears and (1) mouth, listen twice as much as you talk”! Best Of Luck To You! Absorb All You Can!

[@TexasTimelapse]

I had a cranky old neighbor lady tell me everyday, "boy....learn a trade. You'll always have a job". 35 years later, turns out she was right.

[@easter543]

Good mentors are hard to find these days! Most of the techs sees you as future competition.

[@HVACS]

I appreciate that!

[@drew7102]

This is true I had a teacher for like 2 weeks who taught me a lot. My second teacher just sat on his ass and didn’t teach anything. His way of teaching was pretty much getting mad when we would ask questions and his answer was always well did you read the book.

[@TheXOMBIE13]

Josh, keep an open mind. Keep it simple when diagnosing. Don't jump to the hardest craziest fix. And ALWAYS keep learning. There is so much to learn about the trade.

[@HVACS]

Well said!

[@nixey738]

Josh? It's jordan peele

[@josephvagnato9904]

I am still in school, done in November of this year. I was lucky to get a job back in march and am in the field, sometimes on my own. Then again i am 49 years old with an extensive background in automotive and IT. Love the channel, thanks for the information! It's a great help.

[@HVACS]

thanks!

[@Blitzkrieg.u812]

It is very important to have mechanical ability... if you dont know which end of the hammer use... don't go into hvacr... even if you figure out which end of the hammer to use... you should be able to swing it like a man.. if you can't... don't go into hvacr... alot of you don't understand that you will start off as a helper to installer to installer mechanic to service tech ... and if you can grasp it all.. management is the final stage or ownership! helpers and installers will work in basements attics crawl spaces... SHOOLS DONT TEACH INSTALLS!! If your school does teach installs.. your very lucky! Most will not!! The environments we work in are harsh... rain ..sleet or snow, you must go.... installers are known as rafter rats or celler dwellers... as for service your trouble shooting MUST be on point... line voltage... low voltage... micro fads... resistance... control wiring... you only have a certain amount of time to complete your task... if you go past that time.. you have some explaining to do... time is money! Then there are sales... some companies focus on sales through the service techs... which I think sucks! ... i left residential hvac... now I only do commercial/ industrial hvacr and make 84$ an hour... BUT ... i also do commercial/ industrial refrigeration.. thats where the "R" in hvac comes in.... not just hvac... add that R to hvac and you will be on the most wanted list... and your pay will reflect it... BUT YOU MUST HAVE MECHANICAL ABILITY... good luck to all

[@m.garcia2353]

Everyone wants to do HVACR until it's time to do HVACR. It's rough but the best trade out there. Only a HVACR tech can do all trades no other trade can do what we do. That's why we're the best. The end all is to get your own contarctors license that's when it really becomes lucrative. 🙂

[@jessicaeagan3165]

I swing my hammer like a girl...

[@Blitzkrieg.u812]

@@jessicaeagan3165 OUTSTANDING!! ... as long you know which end to use! you are alot farther than most! It would be an honor to work with someone like you!

[@Mrs.SusieDunn]

We need more Josh and bert videos. It's a comedic duo not quite as funny as abbot and Costello but I like it anyways

[@HVACS]

thanks!

[@beauxbeaux7]

I just started the video but I am in the same boat as this guy. Leaving UPS to go into HVAC lol

[@fishhappens4]

Lmao, I left fedex to go into it.

[@madeinusa1576]

Man if u have a chance at ups to make it as a driver or feeder I’d do that. I was there screwed it up now doing Hvac lol nah it’s fun tho good trade

[@beauxbeaux7]

@@madeinusa1576 I would agree with you but it can be a very different company depending on where you work. I am in the NOLA area and they run us dead every day and night while constantly making us feel as though we are one slight mess up from being fired. I am making sure I'm leaving on good terms so if I want I can come back because my building runs through drivers like crazy because of the failure to train and poor management

[@beauxbeaux7]

@Ruffian By Nature I'm sure he knows exactly how I feel then haha. The job can be great in certain areas of the state/country and be absolute hell in others

[@dangda-ww7de]

You get a skill for life, there is no skill working for fedex and ups, anybody can do it. More pay with more resposiblility.

[@Mikecianfrocco]

Congratulations! Your a lucky man to start there with the mythical Bryan Orr. I’ve worked at many toxic companies in HVAC industry. Take care of him Bert. These guys know their stuff you’ll do great

[@carlosstokes4039]

I just completed my hvac program on the 6 I’m in Baltimore, Maryland heading to Orlando, Florida to attend MMI being sending my resume to companies on indeed what other tips do you have for someone trying to get into the field

[@Zark0o]

I can sympathize, I work for a building as a doorman (aka doormat) and I saw that my union offers HVAC classes for free and I could not be happier with the move. Learning new things is amazing and learning a new way to looks at things has changed my viewpoint a lot.

[@Zark0o]

32BJ

[@jericosha2842]

Are you all still hiring for an apprenticeship? I noticed it's still on Indeed. I just passed my Universal EPA and I finish school next week. Thanks for your YT content, it's been really inspiring/helpful.

[@HVACS]

thankyou!

[@hvacplayer3238]

A question if I may and if there is a better way/route you guys take questions please let me know r410a refrigerant My sub cooling is high, unit calls for 10-12 but it’s 18 (it’s a TXV system) super heat is .8-1.2 Temp split is 18-20 Suction line temp is 38-40 (118 psi) Liquid line temp is 75 (288 psi) Outdoor temp is 75F Getting around 55F out the supply vent registers Filter, blower, evaporator, ductwork is all clean, all new units installed a few months ago I just don’t have access to the basement currently tenant is on vacation What do you guys think? Unit is working fine but I don’t like these numbers, came here doing a maintenance call

[@frederickrigby9889]

Sorry that you don't like the numbers , but most of them are perfect, or (Ball Park) and I don't have a problem with the numbers, especially if the unit is working fine (But my only concern now is to observe the compressor RLA and make sure that the unit is running within the factory design electrical Amps specifications ) "Great job 👍" I have over 20 years exp...

[@connivingcrow1006]

I had a bad first experience going into the trade, out of trade school I learned some stuff but I mostly I feel like important stuff didn't stick, so I applied and no one would hire me because I didn't have like 5 years under my belt until finally got a job from a mom and pop shop in my hometown but my "boss could not teach me and just let me go one my own on like my third day mostly to clean coils but I messed up and he just let me go this discouraged me to just quit the trade but I'm like this guy I got a job for a certain famous package company but it's not enough for stability and I might wanna go into it. I'm just scared I might mess up and get fired for it.

[@DanO181919]

HVAC is an awesome career. If you are looking for something to challenge your mind look no further.

[@HVACS]

Totally agree!

[@Flipperman777]

Hell yea I'm a slow learner....but im still learning the trade in school...I study my notes too...but I'm still a little confused here and there I graduated already...but they have a open door policy for those who dont feel confortable......but I realized the moor you stay inside the more you'll know..I'm gonna be done by december....but its slot you need to know....

[@Kenshin20041]

I’m currently enrolled in the HVACR technician career diploma program at Penn Foster through Guild Education. I am trying to find an apprenticeship here in California that I can start getting my hands on training, so I can see and touch from what I just read. Any advice on how to go about this?

[@Gridl3y]

It's not hands on but you should check out interplay learning (hate the name) they have VR and non VR 3D simulation training. They cover the refrigeration cycle and such but give you service call simulations to give you the closest thing to field troubleshooting you can get. Think there is a 14 day free trial and it's only $20 a month.

[@Kenshin20041]

Thank you Mike. I’ll check it out

[@arodandjeter1]

@@Kenshin20041 I agree. Really good for new techs. It'll make you be able to know basically every component of a split system heat pump or straight ac. Gas furnaces and some other commercial stuff. Its really in depth. Shows you everything ya need as a beginner if you take it seriously

[@Kenshin20041]

Arod HVAC thank you

[@fudabi7850]

My first month as an “apprentice” for this new company that just hired me hmm company does refrigeration/ice machines/hvac so I’d say it’s a lot to take in.. the first week was all training on the computer regarding work phone procedures, safety, and crash course in light refrigeration via under counters, up rights, etc.. then, going onto my second week I got my own work van and began training out in the field with all the PM and service techs on the team (though I was hired as a pm starting out with only basic knowledge). The first week out in the field I was trained by one of the more capable techs out on mostly service work consisting of mostly walk in freezers/fridges and light refrigeration. After that week, it’s just been at random in regard of who I work with for the day for training. There have been PM days and on other days I’m helping a lead tech on service calls and basically training and learning as I go with them.. it’s been a roller coaster and only a month and a half in too (now). Still got to make it through the probation period. Lol.

[@eomyenom1]

How are you doing now

[@1701-Vera]

You guys do a better job out there! I got my Universal through my union here in New York but no hands on and nobody out here wants to train you. I’m also working on my Operating Refrigeration engineers License. I attended the trade school as an building Engineer. Considering moving out to Florida so I can get some hands-on. And utilizing my skills.

[@Blitzkrieg.u812]

VeraVentures... you are in a tough spot... being in the union is holding you back... opportunities are not there... its not new york... its the union you work for... i live in New York and make 84$ hour!! You are in the perfect state... moving to Florida will make you one dimensional... you won't learn heating... i do commercial/ industrial refrigeration... hence the HVACR...

[@REFRITEKREFRIGERACION]

Keep looking, there are a lot of companies here in New York. I started as a helper 6 years ago after I went to trade school. Good luck.

[@1701-Vera]

blitzkrieg.u812 hey thanks for the info I agree with the union thing. I did consider getting out the union at some point. I’m with local 32BJ. I’m trying to get in with a company where I can do commercial as well. A lot of these places or these supers don’t want to show anyone anything!

[@milanlipovic7349]

You are blessed and highly favored Josh sorry if I got your name wrong I just recently graduated from hvacr school and I am still experiencing how you described all information firing on all cylinders just remember there are 2 types of techs those who have and those who will and by that I mean making mistakes don’t let your ego and pride get in the way of learning when you make a mistake own up to it and make sure you learn from it that way you’re less likely to make the same mistake you’re learning from one of the best take advantage of it I’m not jealous but what I would give for klos to be in az congratulations brother I hope you do well

[@fredflintstone8048]

Hang in there. It takes time to absorb it all. Bert's clothes look like he slept in them.. Must have been one of those late night emergency HVACR calls....

[@derekmc9580]

Hilarious as always 🤣.

[@dammo361]

Will be starting my third semester this fall in HVAC in South Texas.

[@joshuatrevino2940]

Damien Morales Just graduated this spring from STC. Good luck my man.

[@HVACS]

best of luck

[@Jsummer4004]

Get out while you still can

[@HVACRCERTIFIEDTRAINING]

Go for it!

[@dammo361]

@@joshuatrevino2940 have you started working in the field yet? How is it going if you are?

[@kenward9968]

Bert is a funny guy! ...lol

[@monsieurbojangles2336]

Requesting a Bert Life spoof of that episode of The Office where Dwight mentors Ryan the Temp. 😅

[@Oscarbm1234]

Berts 70’s mustache gets my hormones going.

[@kenneth6731]

LOL kzbin.info/www/bejne/fJzdaKRui8p4Zpo

[@richbrockmeier3922]

😂🤣

[@Mr3236101]

I graduate it's Friday and I'm ready to start working. If you live in Michigan go to miat do not go to Northwestern Tech they suck

[@nbaspecialist3134]

I start there June 1st. How was your experience?

[@Mr3236101]

@@nbaspecialist3134 don’t be quiet you won’t learn that way. My time was great I loved it! Be the loudest one in the class in a good way so you aren’t left out of anything. Practice brazing in your down time become the best brazer in class.

[@nbaspecialist3134]

@@Mr3236101 Thanks for the tips! I was just curious if you were able to find a job in the field after you graduated?

[@The-H-inADHD]

I would love to have the opportunity you have brother. Love listening to Bryan teach, and knowing he does things the right way and gives his customers great quality.

[@mrgreen9086]

Unicorn level lol

[@23x31]

I do HVAC work as a hobby for friends, family and neighbors as I find it therapeutic. I also have a computer science and engineering degree from MIT. Seems odd that I'd enjoy doing HVAC work as a hobby, yet I find it interesting. The most compelling facet is such a simplistic system to absorb, both in design and function incorporates a somewhat immense array of variables.

[@HVACS]

Thanks for sharing!

[@tec2639]

If you learn what the components look like, how and why they work the way they do you’ll do fine. And it’s good that you found a company that wants you to go to school because some companies won’t like the fact that you went to school.

[@Texas1694]

I too work for a parcel company that is very well know through the amazon 🍇... this is a sign that I need to get my ass to class and get this certificate 😤

[@chuckdearruda6271]

Congratulations Josh! Man, you made a great choice with Kalos! Look forward to seeing you more on KZbin.

[@HVACS]

More to come!

[@passangsherpa6831]

I was trying to get in apprenticeship program but final interview unfortunately I didn’t get selected but want to know more it’s hard to go through apprenticeship program? Or they hire only experience one

[@davejohnsonnola2758]

Josh, find the voice recorder app on your phone or install one for those morning meetings where Bryan talks so fast.

[@davejohnsonnola2758]

Seriously, If I were 30 years younger, would pick up stakes and move to work for this guy.

[@JOSERization]

“Unicorn level” dead

[@hvac2.038]

I came to learn, and instead I laughed! Great deadpan Bert! Good luck Josh! Love all you guys do to train the industry and make it better!

[@HVACS]

thankyou!

[@Dan-ger82]

I wish I lived near that area because you're in great hands and Bryan Orr does a great service to this industry. I have done both residential and commercial air conditioning and refrigeration and now do industrial ammonia refrigeration. I was fortunate to have my dad teach me before he passed away due to cancer. He was an ac instructor for over 17 years before they closed the trade school down here. It's a great field with a ton of opportunity.

[@sk8terchick540]

Dude im so jealous you are actually being trained! I was thrown to the wolves when I was doing light comercial pipe fitting. And I was thrown to thw wolves as a supermarket service apprentice. I literally came to the service side with only a start up check list from spending a few days with thw start up crew when I was a pipe fitter. I got my truck on the first day and shadowed guys for not even a full 2 weeks then set free. Now I'm bugging the shit out all the guys when I can't figure something out by a manual if there is one or online 😅

[@RJMaker]

Fantastic Josh, HVAC/R is always the first day of the rest of your life. Never ending learning/doing/experiencing/accomplishing, very rewarding. I have a feeling you are in good hands with "bert". He claims he's unicorn level..., maybe level 15 so you know it's gonna be good.. ;~)

[@HVACS]

Absolutely!

[@5822huron]

6 years in .. good luck

[@HVACRCERTIFIEDTRAINING]

Big up Bert and friends from Costa Rica! Great Job

[@HVACS]

thanks!

[@davejohnsonnola2758]

Tuwanes mae, Pura Vida!

[@sacoolman]

You´re lucky......My first week I was sent to work in a mortuary full of corpses.........Shat myself.Change the evaporator blower motor......

[@JoseHernandez-sp9dc]

#unicornlevel

[@TexasTimelapse]

Congratulations Josh! Hopefully we get some more videos with you two.

[@HVACS]

We will!

[@josephsantos7047]

Start school on Monday, can’t wait.

[@HVACS]

good luck

[@josephsantos7047]

HVAC School thank you! Will be watching you the entire time

[@sensarnetwork8885]

Am already in apprenticeship now looking forward to enroll in school

[@HVACS]

good luck

[@Colt-wr6wx]

You never stop learning being a hvacr technician! ESPECIALLY in Refrigeration!

[@HVACS]

Absolutely!

[@zafeli857]

there's no super tech...

[@blazeeisner9620]

Berts the bomb 💣!

[@EsotericLearning]

Great job Josh- not so good Bert. Just kidding, you're a ROCK STAR! Bryan Orr - Legendary Mythical Creature in the HVAC Industry lol Bryan's the HVAC King!

[@HVACS]

thanks!

[@scottjones7279]

Those 2 are going to quit and go on the comedy show tour.

[@Ms-cj8ul]

I’m starting to learn hvac myself. What advice do you have for me. What would be the hardest thing to learn about hvac? Please respond🙏

[@joshuasalcido6331]

Learn as much you can every day even when you’re at home watch videos keep studying

[@Blitzkrieg.u812]

Ms.... control wiring...control trouble shooting... trouble shooting must be on POINT... and learn refrigeration not just a/c... a/c is a mild version of refrigeration.... once learned... you will be elite... you are on the most wanted list... notice the difference... HVAC OR HVACR.. that "R" will double or triple your pay and stand above the rest ... i make ridiculous money..84$ hour

[@Ms-cj8ul]

blitzkrieg.u812 thank you so much, God Bless🙏🙏

[@Blitzkrieg.u812]

@@Ms-cj8ul if you need a mentor ... im here... just leave a message in the comments.... i have over 25 yrs in the hvacr industry... i have seen and done alot...no matter what questions you have...from installation to troubleshooting ... from heating to refrigeration... and then some... im old now and im tired... but i have a wealth of knowledge to share! ...

[@Ms-cj8ul]

blitzkrieg.u812 I sure will, you definitely be hearing from me. I’m from California, stay safe

[@smitttty]

are there crawl space in Florida you'll have to work in?

[@felixspataro5778]

Nice! I start hvac school on Monday at southern tech!

[@HVACS]

Good luck!!

[@sknight0391]

Bert exudes HVAC 😉👌

[@jeffb8437]

Training by Bert... sorry Josh. It’s a great trade I hope you enjoy it!

[@Psystylez]

Dude! I also just left the delivery/driving industry after being in it for years for this line of work instead! Haha nice one!

[@Psystylez]

Also...same names lol!!!!

[@nashaeshantell]

This was like an episode of the Office 😂😂😂

[@MI-bt8oq]

I so wish there was even ANYTHING remotely as inviting as this here in Austin. I work for one of the largest companies in Austin and the training is non existence, community between employees is fake and the management only cares about you collecting the check. Moving to SC soon. If anyone knows of who to check out please let me know!

[@matthewhernandez2006]

I hope you see this but what company did you work for in ATX? I’m looking to get started and don’t know if I should go to ACC or be an apprentice but don’t want to end up at a bad company like that. Hope you’re doing good now

[@kevinkinnard2599]

I can completely relate.

[@Dawnmorga123]

I've been an apprentice for almost a year, my mentor has the habit of sitting in the car for about an hour every time we get to a job site (commercial maintenances) is this normal? He always tells me "well what are you going to do when you're alone and have to do 24 RTUs by yourself?" He complains almost every time we get a new job and he makes me maintenance every unit. He constantly brags about being busy and working long days but recently we've been pulling barely our 40. He has a negative attitude all the time, and it's starting to get old. I'm not sure where I'm Really going with this, I'm just looking for advice is all.

[@786hidalgo]

Hello there question, do you have any schools near Port Saint Lucie Florida? If not, could you recommend a school next to me? Thank you

[@bikeriderful]

lmaoooo

[@swank1975]

Bert..... Get to work!

[@MindzEnt]

Isn't this the guy from key and peele?

[@mekyleavacadogaming7354]

Bert chill bro..

[@Samthe17]

This is funny 😆

[@anthonyx6618]

This is funny

[@jahngonzalez7424]

Soundtrack?

[@supermegadong7597]

Why do these guys have the most plain personality it’s not funny

[@Puzzles32]

🤣🤣🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@jaimegutierrez9930]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@goranljubojevic6979]

I’m 41 is that too old to start learning the trade?

[@davejohnsonnola2758]

Nope. I came back to this trade at 56.

[@HVACS]

Its never too late to learn

[@zafeli857]

it's too late ..

[@salahaddin1824]

I get treated like dog shit by my co workers

[@southernkatrina8161]

You guys have good videos, well presented with good structure...but when you are doing a live vid like this one, please set your camera up on a tripod and do your zooms in post. The wobbles and random zooms make it hard to concentrate.

[@HVACS]

This is the type of feel we are going for in these videos. I understand it’s not for everyone.

[@EsotericLearning]

@@HVACS I like the wobbles and random zooms, it makes it more interesting and engaging. Great job!

[@KINGTIZZL3]

Is fortis a good school?

[@JuanGomez-tb9ly]

More Bert videos!

[@I_name_All_my_guns]

This seems like a cool company to work for. Any branches in the Atlanta, Georgia area?