We’re building the future of the trades industry. One person at a time.
Two ways to join our pro team.
The Forge heat pump job training Program is an HVAC program for people looking to start or expand their career as a heat pump installer. How it works:
Foundational HVAC training in the workshop
Come to our workshop in Newton, MA and learn how to be a valued part of a heat pump installation crew. You can expect to learn:
- Effective jobsite labor, like how to move heavy equipment and ladders and how to anticipate the help your more experienced crew members might need.
- Basic heat pump equipment installation: mini-split heads, line hides and sets, condenser pads and stands, and condensers.
- Jobsite safety, including ladder safety and confined space safety.
On-the-job training
Successfully completing your 2-week foundational training means you’re ready to take the next step: hitting the field on a Forge crew as an apprentice or junior heat pump installer. In this next stage of your employment , you will develop and demonstrate the ability to perform (and master) the tasks you learned during your foundational training.
Rapid skill expansion
As you hit specific performance milestones in the field, you’ll unlock additional jobsite responsibilities and the opportunity to learn new tasks in one-day workshop training sessions. Forge employees are evaluated on a quarterly basis, which creates many opportunities for skill expansion and re-leveling.
Crew lead opportunities
Becoming a crew lead is a great path for folks who excel in the job training program and want to grow into a leadership role.
Interested in the heat pump job training program?
We are not hiring for our job training program right now. If you want us to let you know when that changes, fill out the form below and we’ll send you an email so you can apply.
Ready for your next chapter? Bring your experience and skills to Forge.
Like a lot of trades professionals, maybe you’ve reached a point in your career where you find yourself spending more time running your business and less time practicing your craft. Maybe your local HVAC shop was bought by a PE firm and the culture changed. Or maybe you’re looking for more stability or a clear path to career growth.
Whatever you’re looking for, Forge might be the answer. We’re looking for trades professionals who are ready to take their careers and their already considerable skills to the next level.
Is Forge right for you?
Teach and mentor the next generation
It’s essential that a Forge pro is willing to provide on-the-job mentorship to the next-generation trades worker. Passing on what you’ve learned is one of our core values.
Use new technology
A Forge pro has to either be comfortable using digital technology or open to learning. Tech is a major part of the day-to-day here.
Be part of a diverse team
If you join us, you’ll be part of a team that’s proud of its diversity. As we build the trades workforce of tomorrow, we will continue to celebrate our differences and welcome all kinds of people who believe in our mission.
Compensation and benefits.
At Forge, you’ll get:
- Competitive pay for a minimum of 32 hours guaranteed per week
- Overtime eligibility
- Medical and dental insurance
- 401(k) plus employer match
- Potential equity option grants and bonuses
- A referral bonus program
- An employee discount on Forge services
- Paid time off
- Paid company holidays
- Safety training and other certifications
How to apply.
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Frequently asked questions. And answers.
The training starts at our workshop in Newton, MA where you’ll either learn the basics of heat pump installation or build on your existing skills. Afterward, you’ll join a Forge HVAC crew in the field to apply your skills and continue building your expertise.
As a member of a heat pump installation crew, you will focus on providing effective jobsite labor and installing basic heat pump equipment like mini-split heads, line hides and line sets, condensers, condenser pads and stands, and ductwork.
All applicants must:
- have a valid U.S. driver’s license and a reliable vehicle to get to work every day (most of our job sites are around Eastern MA)
- consent to a background check
- pass a drug test
- have U.S. work eligibility
- be able to commit to full-time employment (M-F)
Whether you’re looking to kickstart your career as a heat pump installer or build on your existing skills, we welcome you to apply. No experience in the trades? No problem! All you need is an ability to work with tools, assemble heat pump components, and learn everything about heat pump installations. Heat pump installers should be comfortable with heights and confined spaces, as a lot of our work is done on extension ladders and in attics.
We provide tools, materials, personal protective equipment and Forge-branded shirts and sweatshirts. You are responsible for your own work boots.
Nope! Our job training program is a full time job with benefits!
Interested in the heat pump job training program?
We are not hiring for our job training program right now. If you want us to let you know when that changes, fill out the form below and we’ll send you an email so you can apply.