HVAC Intern

Job Description

Company Overview:
CenterPoint Energy and its predecessor companies have been in business for more than 150 years.

Our Vision:
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 Type: Intern

Job Summary:
As an HVAC Intern, you will be responsible for performing inspections and cleaning of gas heating equipment, including decorative gas heating equipment, and electric air conditioning equipment. The primary goal is to ensure safe, efficient operation and compliance with relevant codes, all while delivering superior customer service. Additionally, you will perform ductwork inspection, cleaning, and decontamination of HVAC systems to maintain their safe and efficient operation.

Essential Functions:

• Operates and maintains company vehicles safely.
• Maintains the condition of tools and equipment to ensure safe and efficient service delivery.
• Completes necessary record-keeping functions to ensure accurate information is maintained.
• Resolves customer complaints and inquiries to ensure high levels of customer satisfaction.
• Promotes and accepts accountability for providing superior customer satisfaction and actively participates in the selling of 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.

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

Experience:
Requires no prior work experience.

Why Join CenterPoint Energy?
Being a part of the CenterPoint Energy team is more than just a career; 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.

What We Bring To You (Benefits):

• Competitive Pay: (Specific compensation details below)
• Benefits Eligibility: Begins on your first day.
• Comprehensive Health: Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits.
• Health Savings Account (HSA): With a company contribution.
• Flexible Spending Accounts: Health/Dependent Care.
• 401(k) Savings Plan: Featuring a company match dollar-for-dollar up to 6% and a company contribution of 3% regardless of your contribution.
• Work-Life Balance: Flexible work schedule, paid holidays, and paid time off.
• Professional Development: Paid training, professional growth, and development programs including tuition reimbursement.
• Insurance Coverage: Life, AD&D, Disability.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Transit Subsidies.
• Wellness Programs: Access to discounts at fitness clubs and an on-site wellness center at our headquarters in Houston.

Compensation Rate:
$28.18 Hourly (This hourly compensation is specific to Minnesota and the pay rate negotiated in the applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement. 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.)

Posting Dates:

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

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) 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 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.