Job Description

Home Services Technician Intern

About CenterPoint Energy

CenterPoint Energy and its predecessor companies boast a rich history of over 150 years in business. Our Vision is to become the most admired utility in the United States through the execution of our long-term growth strategy. We have an unwavering commitment to safely and reliably deliver electricity and natural gas to millions of people.

Job Summary

As a Home Services Technician Intern, you will perform inspections and cleaning of both gas heating equipment (including decorative gas heating equipment) and electric air conditioning equipment. Your primary goal will be to ensure safe, efficient operation and code compliance while consistently providing superior customer service. This role also involves performing ductwork inspection, cleaning, and decontamination of HVAC systems to further guarantee safe and efficient operation.

Key Responsibilities (Essential Functions)

• Operates and maintains a company vehicle safely.
• Maintains condition of tools and equipment to ensure safe and efficient service delivery.
• Completes accurate record-keeping functions to ensure information integrity.
• Resolves customer complaints and inquiries to ensure high customer satisfaction.
• Promotes and accepts accountability for providing superior customer satisfaction and actively selling Home Service Plus products and services (e.g., Service Plus Repair Plans, Options, Product sales referrals) to customers.
• Maintains professional working relationships with both internal and external customers.

Qualifications

Education

• Requires successful completion of a 1-year program (minimum 2 semesters or 3 quarters) in heating, refrigeration and air conditioning from an accredited educational institution.

Experience

• No prior work experience is required, making this an excellent entry-level opportunity.

Why Join CenterPoint Energy?

Being a part of the CenterPoint Energy team is more than a career alone; it’s an opportunity to make a positive impact. You will be an integral part of enabling everyday life and the pursuit of possibilities for the customers we serve and the communities we share. The vital services we provide are at the core of making our world work, and by sharing your energy with us, we’ll create a better tomorrow together.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive Hourly Pay: $28.18 (This compensation rate is specific to Minnesota and the pay rate negotiated in the applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement.)
• Benefits Eligibility: Begins on your first day of employment.
• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits.
• Health Savings Account (HSA): With a company contribution.
• Flexible Spending Accounts: Health and Dependent Care options.
• 401(k) Savings Plan: Features a company match dollar-for-dollar up to 6% and a company contribution of 3% regardless of your personal contribution.
• Work-Life Balance: Flexible work schedule, paid holidays, and paid time off.
• Professional Growth: Paid training, professional growth and development programs including tuition reimbursement.
• Insurance & Support: Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D), Disability, Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Additional Perks: Transit subsidies, access to discounts at fitness clubs, and an on-site wellness center at our headquarters in Houston.

Job Details

• Job Type: Intern
• Posting Start Date: 09/06/2025
• Posting End Date: 03/08/2026

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a), and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.

CenterPoint Energy is required by Minnesota law to provide a good faith estimate of the starting fixed pay rate at the time of posting for the opportunity. CenterPoint will not discriminate against apprenticeship applicants or apprentices based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), sexual orientation, genetic information, or because they are an individual with a disability or a person 40 years old or older. CenterPoint will take affirmative action to provide equal opportunity in apprenticeship and will operate the apprenticeship program as required under Title 29 of the Code of Federal Regulations, part 30.